Lighting ones self (digitally) allows for longer teaching.

"Self enlightenment is a goal I may never fully acheive. Along this path, I do I hope to share all that has been learned."

I am a full time faculty member at Hennepin Technical College. I teach at both Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park Campus'.
I have been licensed since 1999 in three major areas of the design field through MNSCU.

 Digital Publishing  Commercial Art  Graphic Arts

I have been working in the Advertising and Graphic Design industry for over 14 years. Contributing in the areas of: catalog, textile-screen print, magazine publishing, product development, marketing promotions, display, illustration, photography, and graphic design.

I am forever the student and teacher.
I feel this way because I get charged up when I learn a new trick or discover something new.
Immediately I want to share it, not to brag, but to spread the fun or interesting topic "bit" of knowledge I just learned.

Graphic design by definition is the applied art of designing any information, thought, idea or message for print and digital media.

Graphic designers skillfully master advanced technology to transform an idea or concept. The transformation procedure is an integral part of the print or digital media production process. Graphic designers have an inherent ability to create by utilizing basic design principles and color theory; applying typographical knowledge and techniques; capturing digital graphic images; and manipulating photos and illustrations through various industry standard software and hardware components. The finished design may be delivered via the printed piece or web.
Are you a creative problem solver?
Are you artistic?
Do you work well under pressure?
Do you like computers and technology?
Do you adapt to change easily and quickly?
Are you detail-oriented?
Do you communicate well with people?
Are you a life-long learner?
If so, the field of graphic design is an exciting and challenging career choice, a choice that gives the individual the power to be an effective participant in the world of media communications. This degree is also an excellent stepping-stone for those students who wish to pursue a four-year degree at some point in the future, but want the technical hands-on job training now!

Career Opportunities:
Graphic design is an ever-changing and evolving professional career with many occupational categories and opportunities. One might find employment in a production environment, customer service, customer support, sales, creative production, consulting or training. Occupational titles include but are not limited to creative designer, graphic designer, print production artist, web designer, web producer, web developer, production artist, advertising artist, art typographer. Common working environments might include design or production, in a corporation, agency, advertising or marketing setting, printing company, or graphics service bureau. 

  I am always open to new ideas, feel free to email me.