Mary Gordon

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Fall semester 2011: co-taught ART202 with the Department Chairperson. I Modified existing course content, assignments, and schedule to focus on development of the students’ creative problem-solving abilities in relation to and use of appropriate software and understanding of design as a process from ideation through production of a printed product or piece.

Past semesters: I modified the various content (of assigned design courses) to specifically teach historical aspects of the field of design, develop the students’ sense of aesthetic and creative problem-solving abilities as these skills apply to the field of graphic design. At the senior level courses, a primary goal was to enlightened students to the role of the contemporary designer in today’s technological world as well as social and environmental responsibilities through research-based projects with local non-profit groups, guest lectures, and field trips.

+ Taught design philosophy and practice to junior and senior level graphic design and typography students.
+ Coordinated students’ community and professional involvement. (Acted as faculty advisor to chapters/organizations)
+ Co-developed graphic design curriculum. (Member of three person team)

+ Taught typography and design philosophy, and business practice to sophomore and senior level graphic design students. + Organized real-world design opportunities for students through competitions and community involvement.

Worked with the internal marketing department on all phases of creative for the business and retail banking divisions' state-wide and regional advertising and print communications.

(Multi-discipline design firm)
Responsible for all phases of the design process from research and conceptualizing ideas through client presentations and art/photo direction: including print coordination/supervision of logos, product identity and packaging, catalogs; and brochures for corporate, medical and industrial clients.