Raster and Vector Technologies–Faculty –Online (Remote) – College of Arts and Media
About The Position
Grand Canyon University is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. The College of Arts and Media offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach for our online campus. Course: Raster and Vector Technologies This foundational studio course focuses on developing visual style and production workflows in the creation of raster- and vector-based graphics using industry-standard technologies. Students apply color theory and composition skills to create complex illustrations and advertisements. Multiple input sources are combined to create both original and derivative content: camera, scanner, mouse, tablet, traditional media, and stock photography. Students practice acquiring work at the correct PPI, retouching, tonal correction, and color profiling to create images compliant with industry standards. Emphasis is placed on selecting appropriate imagery by analyzing audience needs, which is then applied to developing creative and original work. Students also learn how to legally acquire stock imagery and the ethical obligations in its manipulation.
Requirements
- Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in communication arts, graphic design, illustration, animation, or other related discipline.
- Industry-level knowledge of current versions of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Behance, along with multiple media capturing techniques, and image usage rights and ethics is required.
- A demonstrated understanding of concept development and compositional skills is expected.
- Candidates are expected to be able to teach on the most current version of the Adobe software products.
- A portfolio of current work examples is required with the application to teach.
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s degree and 3 or more years’ experience in the design industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom
- Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes
- Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University
Benefits
- Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
- 401(k)
- Employee Perks and Discounts
