Megan Cary Email & Phone Number

Mobile, Al, Us

Mobile, Alabama Area

As Program Coordinator for Graphic Design, I have been responsible for the development of the graphic design program - from minor to full BFA degree. Since its development, the program has grown exponentially. In Fall 2017, I wrote and submitted a BFA degree proposal including associated curriculum, to move the design concentration to a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and co-wrote a BFA proposal including associated curriculum to add a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art. The proposal was approved and will begin in Fall 2018 with the first BFA Graphic Design candidates graduating in Spring 2018. Additionally, I developed a Graduate Certificate in Creative Practice that was approved by SACSCOC and will launch in Spring 2024. Responsibilities include advising all Graphic Design students, preparing and delivering lectures, creating syllabi and course assignments, grading and developing rubrics, encouraging students to develop their own design process and methodology, developing and meeting student learning outcomes, sourcing and coordinating with design adjuncts, serving on university committees including Faculty Council, curriculum development, research, and participating in professional development and academic service. Courses I am/will be responsible for include:• Two-Dimensional Design• Introduction to Graphic Design• Typography and Page Layout• Branding & Identity Systems• Digital Graphic Design Studio• Graphic Design Print Production• History of Graphic Design• Web Design• Graphic Design Internship (Faculty Adviser)• Portfolio Design• Senior Project/Thesis (Faculty Adviser) Additional courses I have taught at the University of Mobile:• Drawing I & II• Art Appreciation• Beginning Painting Studio (now Painting I) • Intermediate Painting Studio (now Painting II) • Advanced Painting Studio (Painting III)• Painting IV• Digital Illustration• Web Design II • Conceptual Drawing• Survey of Printmaking

Mobile, Alabama Area

Graphic Design Educator in the Visual and Graphic Arts Department, part of the Alabama School of the Arts, at the University of Mobile. I am responsible for the development of the design concentration and related curriculum. Additionally, I advise students, create promotional materials for art department events and act as the faculty sponsor for the student Art Guild. Courses I am/will be responsible for include:• Fundamentals of Design• Introduction to Graphic Design• Typography and Page Layout• Digital Graphic Design Studio• Graphic Design Print Production• Web Design• Graphic Design Internship (Faculty Adviser)• Portfolio Design• Senior Project/Thesis (Faculty Adviser) Additional courses I have taught:• Drawing I & II• Art Appreciation• Beginning Painting Studio• Intermediate Painting Studio

Design and marketing consultant with an emphasis on creative interactive and social media campaign strategy for both corporate and small business clients. Traditional design services also provided including branding, illustration, website design and book design.

Negative Capability Press is a non-profit press devoted to committed to publishingquality books of exciting and innovative poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Ithas been publishing nationally recognized books and a journal for 34 years. AsArt Director and Designer I have been responsible for the interior and/or exteriordesign and typesetting of more than 40 books. Additionally, I was responsiblefor marketing, website design and maintenance. As Associate Publisher/CreativeDirector I devote my time to operations, marketing, directing junior designers onthe production of books and curating artwork and experimental design work forpublication in the press’ annual fine arts and literature journal Negative Capability.

Mobile, Alabama Area

Responsibilities include the design of all electronic media including web banners and graphics, e-mail marketing and social media management. Additionally, I create specialty items such as custom direct marketing pieces and high-end catalogs. Other duties include product photography and product development design.

Mobile, Alabama Area

As an adjunct instructor of Graphic Design my responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, creating syllabi and course assignments, grading, encouraging students to develop their own design process and methodology, inspiring creativity, and providing constructive critical feedback for student work. Classes Taught:• ARS 273: Graphic Design Applications• ARS 375: Digital Graphic Design

Mobile, Alabama Area

As a teaching assistant for ARS 490: Advertising & Special Promotions, responsibilities included preparing and delivering lectures, providing constructive critical feedback for student work and assisting with grading and creating assignments.

Operate large format Epson 4800, 7000, and 3000 printers, and HP Color and B&W Laserjet printers.Troubleshoot and assist students with graphic design software and Mac hardware.

Mfa, Graphic Design

SCAD Honors Scholarship Recipient

Bfa, Graphic Design, 3.98 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Graphic Design Association Student Art Association Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Golden Key Honor Society.