CURRICULUM VITAE (download pdf)
Jeff Caseemail: casej@email.arizona.edu
ph: 520.256.8050
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts, Visual Communications, (expected graduation 2008)
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science, Fine Art and Graphic Design Composite, 05/2005
Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Teaching Assistant (teacher of record), University of Arizona
Course Taught: Art 265, Graphic Design I
Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Summer 2008 (scheduled)
— Taught sophomore level course designed as preparation for application to the BFA visual communications program, and provided instruction about the fundamentals of design including typography, imagery, composition, cropping, and layout.
— Instructed students how to navigate and effectively use industry standard software including Photoshop and Illustrator to create their work.
— Emphasized the design process from beginning to end to the students and encouraged sketches, digital representation, revisions, proper printing, and matting.
— Responsible for grading students based on their understanding of course instruction, project delivery, and class participation.
Adjunct Faculty, Southern Utah University
Courses Taught: Web Design I, Web Design II, and Digital Imaging
Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Summer 2006
— Developed interactive multimedia course curriculum and support materials including classroom management and the establishment of student performance measurements, evaluations and critiques.
— Oversaw the instruction of web site design programs, including Dreamweaver, CSS, Flash, intermediate and advanced ActionScript, Image Ready, and Photoshop.
— Facilitated interactive, practical learning by providing a forum for students to work with local businesses.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Madden Media, Tucson, AZ, 06/2007- 02/2008
Web Designer
— Created graphical designs for user interface of Web sites, eBrochures, iBrochures and other eTravel products and marketing campaigns.
— Consulted with the client liaison to evaluate individual project needs, prepared products/designs, checked proofs, and reviewed quality of final product before being released to the client.
— Researched, proposed and implemented new and more effective design and marketing solutions.
Triestman Center for New Media, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 08/2006- 05/2007
Project Manager
— Planned, designed, and implemented the artistic infrastructure of various educational collaboration projects.
— Coordinated with clients requesting digital arts technology; developed ideas; suggested new or modified existing ideas; demonstrated graphic techniques and advised personnel on techniques and methods to use.
— Monitored jobs in progress, resolved technical problems, proofed material, and met project deadlines.
Jeff Case Design LLC, Cedar City, UT, 05/2005- 08/2006
Contract Designer
— Formed a freelance graphic design company specializing in print advertisements, logo creations, interactive web sites, and business presentations.
— Conceptualized, constructed, and implemented design to meet the needs of clients in varied industries throughout the United States and Canada.
— Clientele includes the Astronomy Department at the University of Arizona, Vidacare Corporation, Vitaid Ltd., Good Neighbor Real Estate & Development, Academy Mortgage, Arbor Senior Care, Certified Insurance Inc. and SketchUp School.
LearnKey Inc., Cedar City, UT, 01/ 2004- 05/2005
Flash Animator
— Collaborated with a creative team to produce graphics and movie animations for Network Plus Communications, A+ Certification, and United States Military software tutorials.
— Assumed art direction responsibilities while creating educational software tutorials for the QuickBooks program.
— Increased production by becoming well versed in sound and video editing.
— Designed, built, and implemented Flash tutorials for the Human Resource Department.
EXHIBITIONS / CONFERENCES / SCHOLARSHIPS / ACHIEVEMENTS
Virtual Reality Show, Misconceptions, Triestman Center For New Media, Tucson, AZ, 12/06
SUU Faculty Show, Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, Cedar City, UT, 2006
SUU Senior Portfolio Show, Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, Cedar City, UT, 2005
SUU Centrum Pushpin Gallery, Cedar City, UT, 2004, 2005
Three Days of FLASH Workshop- Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 11/2003
Photoshop World Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 04/2005
Scholarship, School of Art, University of Arizona, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008
Silver ADDY Award (regional), Web Site Design, “Arizona: The Golf State”, Madden Media design team, 2008
Federally Recognized Tribal Extension Program National Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 12/2006 (web site presenter)
Distinguished Scholar Event (recruitment program), Cedar City, UT, 05/ 2006 (presenter)
Invited to participate in a yet to be published book about religious symbols by the Mormon Artists Group.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Strong Command of both PC and Macintosh Platforms.
Highly Proficient in:
Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Fireworks, Image Ready, Dreamweaver, Golive, Aftereffects, Microsoft Suite, Quark Express, Sound booth, ActionScript, CSS, HTML/XHTML
Experience with:
Virtual Reality C+, Linux OS, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Swift 3D, Premier, PHP, Javascript, Camtasia Studio
VOLUNTEER / INTERNATIONAL / INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Served a two-year pro-bono mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bangkok, Thailand.
— Taught hundreds of Thai people in the Thai language.
— Taught the English language in local schools and to community members.
— Conducted training programs for local Thai leadership groups.
— Spent the majority of hours laboring in multiple Thai communities working in hospitals, with HIV patients, youths, on farms, etc.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Institute of Graphic Arts
College Art Association