As a visual arts educator specializing in new media, I aim to foster an inclusive learning environment where students can ask questions and make mistakes without fear of judgment. With this in mind, I do not assume that students have prior knowledge or an understanding of subject-specific jargon. Students learn about art and media through multi-modal teaching, including creation, history, and research techniques. It's crucial for students to be aware of current events and how their media consumption affects their views and projects. Each course's software is designed to help students create fulfilling work and develop skills for future career opportunities. Ultimately, I want students to appreciate art and gain a broader understanding of the world through my courses.
Courses
Lecturer (Media Arts and Design), University of Chicago
Digital Media II: Extended Reality with Unity (Introductory course on AR/VR)
Taught: Spring 2024
Media Art and Design Practice (Introductory course on New Media)
Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2024
Introduction to Immersive Environments (Introductory course on WebXR)
Taught: Winter 2023
Body + The Digital (Introductory New Media and Gender Studies course)
Taught: Spring 2022, Winter 2023, Fall 2023
Visual Arts Teaching Fellow, University of Chicago
Visual Language: On Time and Space (Introductory 4-D course)
Taught: Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Visual Language: On Images (Introductory 2-D course)
Taught: Winter 2021, Spring 2021
Pedagogical Training
2023 Pedagogy Fellow, Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Chicago
2021 Teaching Effectiveness Seminar (Visual Art Specific), University of Chicago
2020 Course Design and College Teaching Course, University of Chicago
*Course Materials and Student Work Available Upon Request