Rochester Institute of Technology,
Rochester, NY
Masters of Fine Arts
Graduated: 2000
Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pa
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graduated: 1995
Aug. 2002 - Present
Alfred State College
Position: Associate Professor
Courses taught:
- 3D computer animation using Autodesk's Maya software
- Interactive Authoring
- 3D studio courses
July 2006 - Present
Art Institute Online
Position: Online Instructor
Courses taught:
- Digital Image Manipulation
- Advanced Software (3D Animation
- Basic Web Animation
- Concept Development
- Digital Image Manipulation II
- Digital Illustration
- Electronic Design
- Digital Visualization for Interior Design
- Digital Imaging for Web and Multimedia
More details on courses available upon request
November 1998 - March 1999
Rochester Institute of Technology
Position: Adjunct Professor
- Taught basic animation, and principles of animation to undergraduate students using Alias|Wavefront.
I run a small freelance photography business specializing in creative model and portrait photography as well as landscape and artistic photography. You can view my professional works at the following link:
PFXphoto.com
Published first book, Maya; Mastering the Basics in Winter 2005. This is a tutorial based book that shows various tips and tricks on using Alias|Wavefront's Maya software.
Volume 2 of this book was published early 2007. It will contain more project based tutorials that bring you through all the steps involved in various 3D works.
Volume 2, second edition is in the works and will be published by Sept. 2008.
Maya; Mastering the basics is available at amazon.com, borders.com, barnesandnoble.com or you could click the link below to purchase or view:
Finalizing a short animated film entitled "2 Blind Mice" which is in post production right now. This will be viewing in film festivals early to mid 2007. Information about the film as well as images and animations can be viewed at:
2 Blind Mice Official Web Site
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Alfred State College Memberships:
2003 - 2006 Member of Faculty Senate
2003 - present was member and chair of various search committees on campus
2002 - 2005 member of Art Gallery Committee
2005 - present co-chair of Visual Impact Club (art club)2007 - present Curriculum Coordinator
2009 - present Member of CD&R committee 2004 - present Member and chair of multiple search committees