C.V.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education

Program of Computer Graphics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Masters of Science in Architectural Science (Computer Graphics)
Minor: Computer Science, Graduated: May 2002

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Combined Media
Bachelor of Arts in History of Art
Dual Degree Program (Simultaneous completion of 2 degrees), Graduated: May 1999

Topics Studied

  • Perception Psychology
  • Intro to Computer Graphics
  • Software Engineering
  • Drawing
  • Sculpture
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Image Compositing
  • Color Theory
  • 3D Modeling
  • Computer Animation
  • Web Design

Skills

Art/Design: UX Design, Web Design, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture
Programming: Java, Javascript, HTML, DHTML, CSS, ActionScript, Processing
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Encore, Maya, Softimage, 3D Studio Max, Dreamweaver, Flash
Languages: Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin)

Experience

Founder, Art Director 2012-Present
Tipping Point Design Group, LLC, Savannah, GA

  • Coordinated Designers, Programmers, and Special Consultants for projects
  • Art Direction for Web Design Project and 3D Renderings
  • Met with Clients for project requirements

    • Interactive Design and Game Development Online Graduate Coordinator 2008-2014
    Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

  • Coordinated Designers, Programmers, and Special Consultants for projects
  • Art Direction for Web Design Project and 3D Renderings
  • Met with Clients for project requirements

    • Professor of Interactive Design and Game Development 2003-Present
    Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

  • Lectured for graduates and students starting their Majors on theories of interactive design.
  • Supervised student senior projects for interactive and game design
  • Developed e-learning courses for distance education

    • Research/Teaching Assistant 1999-2002
    Program of Computer Graphics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

  • Researched perception psychology influences in art and technology
  • Assisted in curriculum organization of Computer Animation course, and assisted lectures of 3rd year Architecture design studio.
  • Presented lectures on Principles of Animation or Web Design, and gave instructional sessions on Photoshop, HTML, and AdobeFlash.

    • Web Designer 1998-1999
    Meetinghouse Technologies, Ithaca, NY

  • Designed Web sites for government associated projects
  • Worked with team of programmers for site implementation

    • Awards

    Presidential Fellowship Grant Recipient Summer 2011
    Grant given for work on the interactive installation The Banana and the Egg

    Graduated with Honors – Cum Laudé 1994-1999
    History of Art Honors Thesis

    Cornell Meinig National Scholar
    Recognition of leadership, academic, and service achievements through participation in the community. Mentoring Liaison: 1997-8; Coordinate meetings between students and university executive mentoring staff (e.g. Provost, President, VP of Information Technologies).

    Presidential Councilor’s Undergraduate Research Scholar 1996-97
    Recognition of undergraduate research in History of Art through internship at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum.