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Faculty ---> Liz Russotti, Co-Chair, Graphic Design Liz Russotti, Co-Chair, Graphic Design My background is in fine art printmaking, primarily intaglio. During my graduate studies at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), I participated in one of the first Apple Macintosh-based printing classes offered at the college, working on SE's (that's right, the ORIGINAL little Mac-in-a-box). During that period I also experimented with the Genigraphics computer, one of the original PC's developed just for graphic images. Because of this early access to computer technology, I was able to combine digital effects with traditional printmaking techniques. An example of this early experimentation was to connect an analog camcorder directly into the Mac SE, and 'capture' a still image of myself onto the Mac screen. The image was then output directly to a dot-matrix printer, sometimes manipulating (pulling, pushing) the paper as it processed through the printer. These paper prints were then 'photographed' using a stat camera, enlarged and processed as positive film negatives. The image on the film was finally transferred to lithographic stones and/or etching plates which were coated with photochemicals. This complex, innovative process produced a radically new form of self-portrait, variations of which became a series shown in my masters thesis exhibit. The year was 1986. I was hired as an instructor in Graphic Design at Monroe Community College (MCC) in Rochester shortly after my graduation from RIT. I was hired to revamp the Graphics program and to incorporate the computer into the curriculum, at the beginning of what was to become known as the Desktop Publishing revolution. I established the first PC computer lab for graphics and then created another, all-Macintosh lab, along with all new curriculum for the rapaidly- changing graphics and printing field. I also had the opportunity to teach as an adjunct at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) at the Rochester Institute of Technology. I mastered sign language and began to teach drawing and design to first year students. I continued to expand the graphics program at MCC to include certificates in HTML and web design, and In 1995 I developed professional workshops in desktop publishing and web design which were offered on a national basis to professionals in a variety of businesses. In January of 1998, after returning from vacationing in Santa Barbara, to six feet of snow, I learned of the graphics position which had been made available at Santa Barbara City College. It didn't take much to convince me it was time for a change! ...and as they say, the rest is history!
Linda Lowell, Co-Chair, Photography She came to California in 1994 from New England where she had owned and operated a photographic studio for 13 years on Cape Cod. Her commercial studio provided advertising and design services, illustration, still life, architecture, and people photography. She received her BFA from Tufts University and the Museum School of Fine Art in Boston and an MS degree with highest honors from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara. Her thesis advanced "A Curriculum For The Practice Of Creativity Development" which is in the process of being edited for publication. In addition she has graduate-level work in both Fine Art and Counseling Psychology with a minor in Art Therapy. She has also been awarded the degree of Master Photographic Craftsman from Professional Photographers of America.
Anna Lafferty , Instructor, Graphic Design
Bobbi Balderman, Instructor, Graphic Design Biography: Bobbi’s experience includes the development and implementation of complete marketing and creative strategies for businesses, government agencies and non-profits with the purpose of changing attitudes, beliefs and behavior. She has assisted many clients in taking new approaches to reaching their publics through traditional and non-traditional marketing techniques through: • Consulting and coaching In addition Bobbi has written a book, “Buying Creative Services” and teaches courses at Santa Barbara City College. She is also on the board of the California Digital Studio Arts Partnership, a group that works on influencing policy and setting criteria for educating youth in digital arts.
Victoria Torf , Instructor, Graphic Design Ms. Torf teaches art, design, computer graphics and desktop publishing. Victoria Torf's fine art work is shown in local museums, art galleries and corporate venues. Recent awards include the Gold Ink International Printer of the Year Award Designer, Neenah Paper National Design Award, Carnegie Art Museum Classic Competition, Ventura County Addy Awards, and the San Buenaventura Artist Union Gallery Exhibition. More .... www.victoriatorf.com |
