Experience

Web Designer
kellyscurtis design, Glenside, PA 2002 - Current
Owner of a freelance design studio. Create preliminary design concepts, layout site maps, collaborate closely with clients, design and optimize images, write HTML, and web publishing.

Instructor of Record
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
School of Art & Art History, 2005 - 2007
Instructor of courses in graphic design, web design, and art foundations. Responsibilities include curriculum development, project evaluation and student mentoring.

Course responsibilities:
Introduction to Graphic Design
This course introduces students to the technology, vocabulary, methods, and processes used to successfully integrate the computer as a designer's tool. Students learn about composition, principles of design, visual space, hierarchy and organization. Emphasis on the fundamentals of communication in project design, and the critique and evaluation process. Programs used: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

Introduction to Web Design
Introduction to Web Design emphasizes the creative process and theory of designing for the Internet. Students explore various design problems and assignments focus on the unique form, content and structures associated with designing for the World Wide Web. Programs used: Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash.

2D Design
An introductory survey to the techniques, materials, vocabulary and strategies of two-dimensional design. Students engage in projects that focus on design concepts with emphasis on developing their creative problem solving skills. Experimentation with materials and processes are highly encouraged.

Drawing
An introductory survey to the techniques, materials, vocabulary and strategies of drawing. Exercises based upon observation, interpretation, process, and problem solving to develop a visual vocabulary. Course involves multiple approaches to drawing, field drawing at various sites and rigorous projects resulting in high quality student work.

Student Teacher Supervisor
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
School of Art & Art History, 2005 - 2007
University supervisor for the art education program. Responsibilities include bi-weekly visits and observations for each student teacher, review lesson plans, confer with student and cooperating teacher, provide written assessments of the student teacher's progress and assign final course credit.

Art Instructor
JMU Summer Kids Art Program, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, 2005 – 2007
Two week summer camp for 6-14 year old students. Classes: paper making, wheel-thrown pottery, digital photography, illustration, animation and web design.

Web and Graphic Designer
Et. Al Inc./Veratad, Olean, NY 2001 - 2006
Web and graphic designer for an eCommerce marketing business. Web design with emphasis on compatibility, accessibility, and search engine optimization. Highly collaborative environment with both clients and coworkers throughout the design process. Design work includes page layout and custom design, kiosk design, Flash animations, trade show materials, banners, logo design and promotional graphics for a variety of clientele.

Instructor of Record
Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA
Visual and Communication Arts, 2005
Graphic design instructor for digital media. Responsibilities include assignment development, project evaluation and student mentoring. Students learn about composition, principles of design, visual space, hierarchy and organization. Emphasis on communication through design and critique. Programs used: Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Mulitmedia Instructor
Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES - Career & Technical Center, Belmont, NY, 2000 - 2002
Established and organized a multimedia program, including pedagogy, technical equipment and resources. Responsibilities included lessons and project ideas, management of classroom, materials, equipment and budget.

Course responsibilities:
Multimedia and Graphic Design
Designed for eleventh and twelfth grade students, this course introduces and develops competency in industry standard software to produce graphics for the web, television and print. Programs used: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and Dreamweaver.

Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Instructor of Record
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, 1997-1999
Responsibilities included curriculum development, project evaluation and student mentoring.

Course responsibilities:
Art Structure
Foundations course that introduces the students to the elements and principles of two dimensional design. Emphasis on developing critical and evaluative skills.

Selected Client List:
Kathy Erteman, New York, NY
Birth Matters, VA, Winchester, VA
DEAN PROJECT, Long Island City, NY
Greg Stewart, Harrisonburg, VA
The Center, Pilates & Yoga Studio, Harrisonburg, VA
Ayumi Horie, Cottekill, NY
Sanam Emami, New York, NY
Gregg Moore, Glenside, PA
Reinaldo Sanguino, New York, NY

Skills

Experienced using Windows and Macintosh platforms. Wide range of art fundamentals, materials and history. Conceptual thinker, possessing high work ethic and standards. Ability to function both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects in a dynamic work environment. Optimistic, energetic and thoughtful in diverse client relationships.

Private Art Classes
Timberville, VA, 2007

Raku @ JMU, Workshop for home-school students
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, 2006

Ceramics - Pottery and Handbuilding, Workshop for home-school students
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, 2006

Summer Reading Program, Art workshops for a variety of ages
Broadway, VA, 2005

Visiting Artist, Jefferson Elementary School
Independent School District #77, Mankato, MN, 2003-2004

Instructor, Blue Earth County Environmental Day Camp
Mankato, MN, 1997 and 1998

Demonstrator, Southern Minnesota Art and Culture Festival
Delevan, MN, 1998

Instructor, Omnium-Gatherum
Mankato, MN, 1997

Instructor, Reading Buddies
Community Education & Minnesota Valley Regional Library, Mankato, MN, 1997

Volunteer
Shenandoah Vallery Community School
Harrisonburg, VA, 2007

Volunteer
Middle School Art Instructor Assistant
Independent School District #77, Mankato, MN, 1994-1999

Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Mankato, MN, 1997-1999

Assistantship
Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Deer Isle, ME, 1998

Artist Residencies

Haystack Mountain School of Craft
Deer Isle, ME, 1998

Kathy Schwartz - Director of Art Education, James Madison University
email: schwarka@jmu.edu

Ayumi Horie - Ceramic Artist, Client
email: halfcake@yahoo.com