Jonathan Taylor Email & Phone Number

North Clarendon, Vt

Teaching art, drawing, photography, pottery, animation, video, AP Studio Art, AP Art History

Freelance Design & PhotographySolve photographic and graphic design challenges with creativity and a reverence for fine craft.• Creation of original photographic and digital artwork.• Photo shoot direction, development, and printing.• Graphic design in a wide variety of formats including: logos, identity systems, CD packaging, invitations, ads, fliers, mailers, table tents, posters, programs, handbills, calendars, brochures, newsletters, charts, reports, DVD menu systems, and presentations.• Deployment of web site content management systems: Moveable Type, Word Press, Text Pattern, and Wiki.Creative and Technical ConsultingHelp individuals of many backgrounds purchase and setup equipment, build technical skills, and develop as visual artists. Plan and implement photographic and computer facilities for individuals and organizations. Capable of network design, server installation and maintenance, large-scale software licensing, and computer repair.

Castleton, Vermont

Teaching Photo 1, Photo 2, 3, & 4, Digital Photography 1 & 2, History of Graphic Design, and New Media Art. Worked with administration and IT to introduce and setup Adobe Lightroom and calibrated fine art digital printing for the first time. Worked with numerous students in independent studies and as their Senior Show advisor.

Poultney, Vt

Teaching Photo 1 Analog Medium, Photo 1 Digital Medium, Photo 2 & 3, Alternative Process, Studio Seminar in Photography, Graphic Communications, Environmenatl Art, Architectural Graphics, Web Design, Media Advocacy, Voices Freshman Writing

Developed a rich two-year program in drawing and illustration; traditional and digital photography; elements of design and typography; graphic design; multimedia and web design; and portfolio development. Attained an excellent student placement rate into a range of art and design programs from Rhode Island School of Design to Lyndon State College.• Selected as University of Vermont Teacher of the Year in 2005• In response to overwhelming popularity, doubled program size, hired new instructor, and built new computer lab.• Integrated the nationally recognized Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art curriculum into the Design and Illustration program. Fostered the successful completion of many AP portfolios.

Free-lance work in the fields of neighborhood preservation, contemporary music, higher education, and theater, including such clients as Marlboro College and Eric Bass’s internationally renown Sandglass Theater Company. Long-term relationships with the following temporary employers: University of Rochester, Government Institutes, Boston Beer Company (the makers of Sam Adams), and Matrix Institute.

Provided general microcomputer support, including hardware repair and upgrades. Designed graphics and charts for presentations to trustees and professional organizations. Installed and administered local area network and automated office backup system. Managed hardware and software purchases and licensing.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Visual Art

Ba, Visual Art And Literature

Activities and Societies: Citizen Community Newspaper