Job Description
Position Department: English and Media Arts
Position School: College of Health and Human Sciences
Design Fundamentals is intended to provide students with an intensive course that will act as a comprehensive introduction to the essential foundation skills from which design processes are built. The areas covered will include the principles and elements of design, color theory, drawing and 3D processes. In order to address an array of disciplines, assignments will encourage students to work across media rather than separating them and to solve problems utilizing media that are the best fit for the most appropriate solution. A wide variety of wet and dry drawing media will be explored, as will collage, clay, wire and print and mixed media. Color will be introduced and important drawing themes such as perspective and composition assimilated. Students will interact with their peers in important group projects and teamwork.
Responsibilities:
Teach courses in the Media Arts program that apply 2D and 3D strategies to principles of design necessary for students to hone their artistic skills. Perform outcomes assessment activities for each course as agreed between faculty and the Department. Maintain accurate attendance records. Daytime courses normally meet once a week for 3 hours as a studio class.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree is required to teach and a Master's degree or Ph.D. in arts or design, or a related field preferred. Prior successful college teaching experience and design experience.
Act 153 Clearance Required: No
Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): No
Required to Pass a Credit Check: No
Additional Posting Information: None
Special Applicant Instructions: None
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