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IV. RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY
V. PUBLICATIONS AND CREATIVE WORK
Curriculum Vitae of Jason W. Howell
I. Personal Affiliation and Contact Information
A. University Academic Unit:
Department of Art, School of Arts and Cultural Studies
B. Office Address
Office:
GC 2B04
Mailing/Shipping:
Oral Roberts University
7777 South Lewis Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74171
P: (918) 495-6613
C: (918) 760-8143
E: jhowell@oru.edu
W: http://jwhowell.point918.com/
II. Education
1999–2001 Master of Fine Art Degree in Art–Visual Communications Emphasis; University of Oklahoma; Norman, Oklahoma
1994–1997 Bachelor of Fine Art Degree in Art–Graphic Design Emphasis; Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, Oklahoma
III. Professional Experience
2007–present Assistant Professor of Art; Graphic Design; Department of Art; Oral Roberts University; Courses: Graphic Design I, Graphic Design II, Computer Graphics DTP, Practicum Infield Study I and II, Directed Study
2001–2007 Assistant Professor of Art; Communication Design; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Courses: Publication Design, Graphic Reproduction, Promotion and Data Design, Typography I, Graphic Design II, Graphic Design III, Independent Study, Senior Thesis, Graduate Faculty Member
2001 Graduate Teaching Assistant; Visual Communications; School of Art; University of Oklahoma; Course: Visual Communications IV, Senior Capstone Exhibition
1999–2001 Graduate Teaching Assistant; Instructor of Record; Visual Communications; School of Art; University of Oklahoma; Courses: Design Technology, Typography I
1999 Art Director; Frontier Printers; Stillwater, Oklahoma
1998–2000 Visiting Assistant Professor of Art; Graphic Design; Department of Art; Oklahoma State University; Courses: Graphic Design I, Typography I
1997–2006 Senior Art Director; buypolar industries, Carbondale, Illinois, Stillwater and Norman, Oklahoma; Digital and Print Design Services
1997 Art Director; KizerPage Advertising and Communications, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Design and Production Services
IV. Research and Creative Activity
A. Interests and Specialties:
Typographic Convention in Traditional and Digital Media; Effect of Design on Communicative Messages; Digital Multimedia Perception and Production; Interdisciplinary Design Management
B. Current Projects:
2006–2007 Creative Art Director, Web Site Design; Crownline Boats, Inc; West Frankfort, Illinois, a subsidiary of Pouschine Cook Capital Management, LLC, New York, New York.
2006–2007 Creative Art Director, Trail Signage; Shawnee National Forest; Harrisburg, Illinois.
2006 Creative Art Director and Faculty Supervisor, Web Site Design; Southern Illinois University Alumni Association; Carbondale, Illinois.
2005-2006 Creative Art Director, Web Site Design and Development, Covenant Christian School and Trinity High School; Carbondale, Illinois.
2005-2006 Creative Art Director, Logo Design and Development, Covenant Christian School and Trinity High School; Carbondale, Illinois.
C. Grants Received:
2002–2003 Faculty Research/Creative Grant; “A Digital Multimedia Record of the Exhibition ‘A Modern Institution: Design at SIU During the Delyte Morris Era: 1948–1970’” Office of Research and Development Administration; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois
2001–2002 Production Grant “African American Antebellum Communities of Southern Illinois” Brochure; Shawnee National Forest-Region Nine, Murphysboro, Illinois
D. Honors and Awards:
2006 Graphic Design Excellence Award; Graphic Design USA, “2006 Rickert-Ziebold Award Trust Brochure,” Graphic Design USA, New York, New York
2006 Third Place, ADDY Awards Competition; American Advertising Federation, “Rickert-Ziebold Award Trust Brochure,” Tri-State Advertising and Marketing Professionals, Cape Giradeau, Missouri
2005 Graphic Design Excellence Award; Graphic Design USA, “2005 Rickert-Ziebold Award Trust Brochure,” Graphic Design USA, New York, New York
2005 Graphic Design Excellence Award; Graphic Design USA, “2005 Rickert-Ziebold Award Trust Brochure,” Graphic Design USA, New York, New York
2001 TG Mays Purchase Award; Gossip; Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art 87th Annual Student Show; University of Oklahoma; Norman, Oklahoma
1999–2001 Robert Monroe Memorial Scholarship; University of Oklahoma; Norman, Oklahoma 1997 First Place–Graphic Design; Annual Student Exhibition; Gardiner Art Gallery; Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, Oklahoma
1997 Third Place; Interdisciplinary Design Project; Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, Oklahoma
1997 Honorable Mention; AIGA–Wichita Student Portfolio Analysis; AIGA–Wichita; Wichita, Kansas
1997 Award of Excellence; Brass Ring Competition; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1996 Third Place; Tulsa Art Directors Club Student Show; Tulsa Art Directors Club; Tulsa, Oklahoma
E. Papers and Presentations at Professional Meetings:
2007 Presenter, “To Whom It May Concern:” AIGA Intent/Content Graphic Design Educator’s Conference; Nashville, Tennessee.
2003 Presenter, “From Hot Lead to Dot Lead: A Discussion On Documenting Typography;” Design: Refining Our Knowledge: International Graphic Design Education Conference at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota
V. Publications and Creative Work
A. Books:
2007 Discovering Digital Drawing, Que Scientific Publishing.
2007 Discovering Digital Painting, Que Scientific Publishing.
B. Creative Contributions:
National Design Work2005-2006 Creative Art Director, “Promotional Guide and Map,” Shawnee National Forest; Harrisburg, Illinois.
2004-2005 Creative Art Director and Designer, “Tourist Guide;” Promotional Brochure and Map. Broken Arrow Antique Dealers and Merchants; Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
2003-2005 Creative Art Director and Designer, “Remember Me Always™ Memory Book;” Client: Suzanne L. Crain, Crain Funeral Homes; Anna, Illinois
2004 Creative Art Director and Designer; “Camera and Lenses;” DVD and Video Artwork and Menu. Distributed by First Light Video; produced by Lilly Boruszkowski; Video Production Company; Carbondale, Illinois.
2004 Creative Art Director and Designer; Corporate Identity, Poster, Promotional Materials, Web site Design; Southern Illinois Irish Festival; Carbondale Illinois
2004 Designer; “Visiting Artist Program 2004–2005” Promotional Materials, Poster, Magazine, Newspaper Advertisements, Flyers; Visiting Artist Program; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois.
2004 Creative Art Director; “Clean Air Club Night 2004” Newspaper Advertisements and Postcards; Collegiate Anti-Smoking Campaign; “LiveFree” Interdisciplinary project with Illinois Department of Public Health, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Center for Public Policy, Psychology, School of Art and Design; School of Journalism, Radio and Television Department, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Health Services, Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, WSIU Public Broadcasting
2003–2004 Production Supervisor/Senior Designer; “Top of the Mind Awareness” Newspaper Advertisement and Promotional Toolkit; Collegiate Anti-Smoking Campaign; “LiveFree” Interdisciplinary project with Illinois Department of Public Health, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Center for Public Policy, Psychology, School of Art and Design; School of Journalism, Radio and Television Department, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Health Services, Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, WSIU Public Broadcasting
2002–2004 Site Director; School of Art and Design Web site; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois
2001 Designer; Resort Promotion and Corporate Identity; Brister’s Bluff; Mt. Judea, Arkansas
Regional Design Work2006 Creative Art Director, “Glass Brochure,” Glass Program, School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois
2006 Creative Art Director, “Rickert-Ziebold Award Trust Brochure,” Rickert-Ziebold Committee, School of Art and Design.
2005 Creative Art Director, “Illinois Archaeology Awareness Month Poster,” Illinois Archaeology Association, Chicago, Illinois
2005 Creative Art Director, “Rickert-Ziebold Award Trust Brochure,” Rickert-Ziebold Committee, School of Art and Design.
2001–2002 Art Director; “African American Antebellum Communities of Southern Illinois” Brochure; Shawnee National Forest-Region Nine; Murphysboro, Illinois
2001–2002 Designer; “A Modern Institution: Design at SIU During the Delyte Morris Era: 1948–1970;” Exhibition Poster, Brochure and Postcard; Southern Illinois University Carbondale Museum; Carbondale, Illinois
1999 Art Director, Gardiner Art Gallery Poster; Department of Art, Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, Oklahoma
2000 Art Director; Stuart Asprey Promotion; Norman, Oklahoma 1999 Art Director; Endowment Brochure, Oklahoma State University Foundation; Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
1999 Art Director; Legacy Newsletter, Oklahoma State University Foundation; Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
1999 Art Director, “Anticipating the Dawn” Catalogue; Gardiner Art Gallery; Department of Art, Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, Oklahoma
Local Design Work2004 Designer; “Rand, um?”; Demise Magazine; <http://www.demisemagazine.com/>
2003 Designer, Promotional Materials; Process and Performance Show; Surplus Gallery @ The Glove Factory; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois
2002–2003 Site Director, Art Education Web site, School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois;
2002–2003 Site Director, Southern Glass Works, School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois;
2002 Designer; “Path of Storms;” Tornado Information Graphics; The Southern Illinoisan; Carbondale, Illinois
2001–2002 Designer; Corporate Identity, Web site design and promotion; buypolar industries; Carbondale, Illinois
C: Other: Exhibitions
Regional Exhibitions2005 “Rickert-Ziebold Award Trust Announcement” and “Illinois Archaeology Awareness Month Poster;” Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design Faculty Show, Various locations, Paducah, Kentucky
2003 “A Native America,” Interactive Multimedia; Digital Frontiers Show, Maiden Alley Cinema; Paducah, Kentucky
1997 AIGA–Wichita Student Portfolio Analysis; AIGA–Wichita; Wichita, Kansas
1996 Tulsa Art Directors Club Student Show; Tulsa Art Directors Club; Tulsa, Oklahoma
Local Exhibitions2006 “The Four Loves;” Go Fourth and Multiply, Surplus Gallery @ The Glove Factory; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois
2005 “Rickert-Ziebold Award Trust Announcement” and “Illinois Archaeology Awareness Month Poster;” Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design Faculty Show, University Museum; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois
2004 “Per 3 Stellae;” Typographic Composition; Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design Faculty Show, University Museum; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois
2004 “Clean Air Club Night 2003” Newspaper Advertisements and Postcard; Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design Faculty Show, University Museum; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois
2003 “00 Perception,” Interactive Multimedia; Process and Performance Show; Surplus Gallery @ The Glove Factory; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois
2002 “A Modern Institution: Design at SIU During the Delyte Morris Era: 1948–1970” Exhibition Poster, Brochure and Postcard; Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design Faculty Show, University Museum; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois
2001 “Gossip;” Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design Faculty Show, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois
2001 87th Annual Student Show; Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art; University of Oklahoma; Norman, Oklahoma
2001 MFA Thesis Defense; Composition–Production–Technology; Lightwell Gallery; University of Oklahoma; Norman, Oklahoma
2000 MFA Midway Thesis Defense; typography 2.000; Lightwell Gallery; University of Oklahoma; Norman, Oklahoma
1998 Annual Faculty Exhibition; Gardiner Art Gallery; Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, Oklahoma
1997 Annual Student Exhibition; Gardiner Art Gallery; Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, Oklahoma
VI. Teaching Experience
A. Teaching Interests and Specialties:
Typographic theory and practice in convention in traditional print and digital media; Digital Multimedia theory and practice; Interdisciplinary Design Management
B. Names of Students who have completed BFA, Masters Theses and Doctoral Dissertations under your direction:
2007 MFA Thesis Committee Member: David J. Graham
2006 BFA Thesis: Erinn Fry, Leah Garcia, Nicholas Gill, Benjamin Hooper, Allison Kleidon, Sarah Noe, Kali Patton, Steve Radostits, Jennifer Whitfield
2005 BFA Thesis: Ryan Beals, Levi Dawson, Martha Egan, Rudolfo Fausto, Kyle McCall, Katie Morenz, Luke Page, Justin Pearcy, Scott Rubens, Brad Spalding, Dan Strabley, Mike Szarek, Adam Warnecke, Julie Weber
2004 BFA Students: Sarah Bradish, Charles Enzweiler, Sarah Frigolett, James Gorman, Trisha Mills, Jonathon Sangster, Jessica Stoncious, Jason Warren, Erin Douglas, Dave Ferguson, Anthony Mantia
2003 BFA Students: Jonathon Devles Howard, Rick Herda, Thomas Karels, Elizabeth Kierbs, Amy Legner, Robert McFall, Josh Miskinis, Kelly Pickett, Jonathon Russell, James Walker, Chris Reynolds, Molly Aholt, Sarah Holmes, Mei Feng Liu, Rockford Ritchie, Peter Viant, Jeff Watkin
2002 BFA Students: Corey Fann, Scott Freeman, Ryan Garlick, Eric Hughes, Tom Jimenez, Stacey Sperling, Lillian Tychalski, Matt Whitmer
2001 BFA Students: Joahua Avent, Erica Burton
C. Other:
2007 Reviewer, AIGA St. Louis Portfolio Day, Maryville University, Sponsored by AIGA St. Louis, Maryville University, Washington University, University of MIssouri–St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri.
2006 Presenter, “3-D Animation;” Art De Jour, Southwest Illinois College – Redbud Campus, Redbud, Illinois
2006 Visiting Lecturer, “Yearbook Basics;” Trinity High School; Carbondale, Illinois
2005 Presenter, “Design 101 at SIUC;” and “Animation Fundamentals;” Art De Jour, Southwest Illinois College – Redbud Campus, Redbud, Illinois
2005 Visiting Lecturer, “Fundamentals of Design;” Trinity High School; Carbondale, Illinois
VII. University Experience
A. Departmental Committees:
2006 Communication Design Member, Ad Hoc Design Alumni Day Committee; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2006 Design Area Representative; Search Committee-Industrial Design Term Position; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2005–2006 Design Area Representative; Search Committee-Ceramics Position; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2004–2006 Committee Head and Design Representative; Undergraduate Curriculum Committee; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2003–2004 Member; Technology and Curriculum Redevelopment Committee; Ad Hoc; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2003–2004 Design Representative; Visiting Artist Committee; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2003–2004 Member; Search Committee-Communication Design Position; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2003–2004 Head, Web site Development Committee; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2002 Co-Director of Exhibition, Second Annual Best Dog Gone Dog Show; Communication Design Program, School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois
2002 Acting Member; Undergraduate Curriculum Committee; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2001–2002 Member; Search Committee-Foundations Position; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2001 School of Art and Design Representative; Academic Computing Policy Committee; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
B. College and University Committees and Councils:
2006–2008 Faculty Senate Representative, Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Committee; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2005–2006 Promotions Committee Head and Executive Committee member; College of Liberal Arts Council; College of Liberal Arts; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2004–2005 College of Liberal Arts Representative; SIUC Logo Implementation Committee; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2004–2005 Promotions Committee Member; CoLA Council; College of Liberal Arts; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2004–2005 Representative; School of Art and Design; CoLA Council; College of Liberal Arts; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
C. Other:
2005–2006 Member; Ad Hoc Instructional Gaming Exploratory Committee; College of Mass Communications and Media Arts; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2003–2004 Working Committee, Collegiate Anti-Smoking Campaign; “LiveFree” Interdisciplinary project with Illinois Department of Public Health, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Center for Public Policy, Psychology, School of Art and Design; School of Journalism, Radio and Television Department, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Health Services, Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, WSIU Public Broadcasting
VIII. Professional Service
A. Membership in Professional Associations:
2004–present Member; AIGA
2004–2006 Member; College Arts Association
2002 Faculty Sponsor; Rotating Position; Design Club; School of Art and Design; Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2000–2001 Member; College Art Association
1999–2001 Member; American Center for Design
1996–2001 Member; AIGA (formerly American Institute of Graphic Arts)–Oklahoma Chapter
1995–1997 Member; Graphic Communication Society
B. Consultantships:
2005-2007 Media/Creative Consultant; Saluki Swim Club; Coordination of Promotional Materials to United States Swimming identity; Carbondale, Illinois
2005 Designer; “2005 Carbondale 500” and “2005 Ozark Long Course Championships” Heat Sheets; Saluki Swim Club, Carbondale, Illinois
2005 Creative Art Director; “Making a Splash: Carbondale!” Multimedia Campaign; City of Carbondale Human Relations Commission; Carbondale; Illinois
2005 Reviewer; Covenant Christian School and Trinity High School Visual Arts Curriculum; Carbondale, Illinois
2004 Media/Creative Consultant; Southern Illinois Soccer Club; Carbondale, Illinois.
2004 Media/Creative Consultant; BoundlessGallery.com; On-line art retailer, Software consulting Company; Carbondale, Illinois.
2004 Designer; “Tournament Logo;” Southern Illinois Soccer Club; Carbondale, Illinois
IX. Community Service
2005-2007 Secretary and Board Member; Saluki Swim Club, Carbondale, Illinois
2005 Vice President Pastor Search Committee; Organizer/Designer Mission Study Report; First Presbyterian Church or Carterville; Carterville, Illinois
2005 Secretary; Electronic Results Operator; Saluki Swim Club, Carbondale, Illinois
2004–2006 Volunteer; Covenant Christian School; Carbondale, Illinois
2004–2006 Elder; First Presbyterian Church or Carterville; Carterville, Illinois
2004–2005 Member; Pastoral Search Committee; First Presbyterian Church or Carterville; Carterville, Illinois
2004–2005 Parent Representative and Board Member; Southern Illinois Soccer Inc.; Carbondale, Illinois
2004–2005 Volunteer; Saluki Swim Team; Carbondale, Illinois
2003–2004 Career Day Volunteer; Thomas Elementary School; Carbondale, Illinois
2003–2004 Design Consultant; First Presbyterian Church or Carterville; Carterville, Illinois
2003–2004 Volunteer; Southern Illinois Soccer Inc.; Carbondale, Illinois
2001–2003 Career Day Volunteer; Parrish Elementary School; Carbondale, Illinois