Below is a summary of the courses I am currently teaching at Pierce College in the Digital Design and New Media Department. Wanna take a class with me? Reach out! Many of the courses are available fully online and asynchronous and I would love to have you as a student. If you have questions about how to enroll, I am happy to help!

DDSGN210 - Motion graphics

Introduction to the principles and elements of motion graphic design and to the design and delivery of interactive media projects. Learn the theoretical aspects of media and interactivity as they create content-driven design and animation.

WINTER 2024

WINTER 2025

ddsgn211 - 2d animation in adobe animate

Learn a variety of techniques to create 2D animations using Adobe Animate. Practice animation techniques and analyze their impact on an audience. This course will review the technical and historical evolution of animation.

FALL 2023

FALL 2024

ddsgn110 - introduction to graphic design & rich media

Overview of the interactive Digital Design field. Introduction to terminology, changes, and trends, in the business and industry. Discussion of various media, such as image manipulation, internet, digital, video, sound and ethics.

SPRING 2024

FALL 2024

WINTER 2025

SPRING 2025

ddsgn131 - TECH IN illustration

This illustration course is focused on expanding creativity through the process of ideation and visualization. Students will build upon previous skills to explore more in depth ways of making professional quality illustrations in a variety of fields including: advertising, editorial, sequential, and experimental approaches. Emphasis will be placed on process, research, and the production of portfolio quality pieces. Students will explore a variety of traditional and digital techniques while developing critical thinking and problem solving skills.

WINTER 2024

FALL 2024

ddsgn170- video production

The study of video production techniques utilizes current and historical elements of design and composition theory to introduce digital formats such as video, still images, sound, and music into digital production.

FALL 2023

WINTER 2024

WINTER 2025

ddsgn140 - 3d modeling

This course provides a thorough introduction to creating high quality 3D models using industry standard 3D software. Emphasis will be placed on developing 3D graphics and environments from concept to completion by introducing techniques in low and high poly modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering for animation and games.

FALL 2023

SPRING 2024

FALL 2024

SPRING 2025

ddsgn160 - Fundamentals of Digital Photography & ADOBE PHOTOSHOP