Advanced Motion Design 3- Adjunct Faculty- Traditional Ground - College of Arts and Media

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private Christian university seeking adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction in the College of Arts and Media at its Phoenix campus. This specific role is for the 'Advanced Motion Design 3' course, which focuses on a semester-long project simulating an industry production schedule. Students will develop a primarily 2D graphic design-based motion graphic, aiming to create a portfolio piece for entry-level graphic design jobs utilizing motion. The course also involves revisiting and refining student demo reels. The position requires adherence to the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling, graphic design, advertising, or an equivalent degree in the visual arts.
12 Principles of Animation
Understanding of graphic design and how it relates to motion graphics
Understanding of motion graphics trends
Understanding of motion production pipeline
Strong ability to give pointed feedback
Understanding of typography and its use in motion
Manipulation and editing of sound files
Understanding of story arc
Understanding of color theory
Ability to understand requirements of a creative brief for motion graphics
Understanding of personal brand development
Understanding of industry expectations for motion graphics portfolios
Skills teaching Maya
Skills teaching Adobe After Effects
Skills teaching Adobe Photoshop
Skills teaching Adobe Illustrator
Skills teaching Adobe Audition
Skills teaching Adobe mobile apps
Ability to teach on the most current version of the Adobe and Maya software products.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree
3 or more years’ experience in the design industry

Responsibilities

Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions while incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
Engage students in cutting-edge technologies and industry trends.
Assess student performance and mentor classroom success to prepare them for their chosen career path.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Mentor students in the development and production of capstone-level projects.