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VINCENT CANNON
317.299.9624
CAREER OBJECTIVE
My professional objective is to
be strategically placed in an organization that requires my aesthetic
expertise, technical skill, and leadership abilities to facilitate superior
visual communications and sophisticated media production in a corporate or
academic environment.
EDUCATION
At the Herron School of Art at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Communications, graduating in 1988. My areas of concentration were typography, computer graphics, multimedia, and photography with a strong emphasis on print production.
In 2002 I completed the degree of Master of Theology (4.0
G.P.A.) through
In 2004 I completed the degree of Master of Science in New
Media Arts and Science (4.0 G.P.A.) with the Indiana University School of
Informatics at IUPUI.
EXPERIENCE
Since 1987 I have provided
professional visual communication services to a variety of corporate and higher
education clientele on both a full-time and freelance basis. As a practicing
professional, I have been a multimedia designer, assistant art director for a
national magazine, courseware developer, digital visual artist, and graphics
department manager. In addition, I have served as an associate faculty member
teaching advanced graphics at
The services I provide
include artistic treatment through:
► Interactivity
Design for the WWW, intranets, kiosks, CD-ROM
► 3D Modeling and Animation
Creation of both industrial and organic objects.
Several pieces have aired on
commercial television (SpeedTV.)
► Print
Media
Design
for books, brochures, magazines, billboards,
signage, posters, displays, installations
► Online
Design
of online interfaces for both corporate
and academic clientele
► Illustration
Creation
of art using computer technologies
and traditional pen and ink
► Trademarks
Design
of corporate, institutional, and various
organizational logos and official marks
► Video
Graphics
Creation
of graphics in support of video programs
for both NTSC and HD formats
November 2002 - present
In 2002 I returned to the university as a Digital Visual Artist in a new group called Digital Media Services – a department of my former organization, University Information Technology Services. With DMS, I serve the university as an expert artist and media technician. My services include the design and implementation of interactive CD-ROMs, Web page design, print media, CD and DVD packaging design and duplication, illustration, photography, videography, and 3D modeling/animation. Working with experts in a variety of disciplines, I provide faculty expert service and consultation in the development of instructional techniques and methods through various digital media interactivity alternatives. In addition, I consult with faculty and staff on issues related to production of projects requiring critical aesthetic judgment.
American Trans Air
August 2000 – October 2002
As my career goals moved me toward more complex technical proficiencies in interactive CD development and instructional design, I accepted a new position with American Trans Air as a Courseware Developer. There I merged my aesthetic expertise with the challenges of interactive programming. At ATA, I designed and programmed computer-based training (CBT) of material such as aircraft general familiarizations and maintenance procedures with the customer being ATA maintenance crews. My CBTs contributed to the training mission of the Maintenance Training Department and replaced or greatly supplemented much of the more costly traditional classroom methodology of teaching and learning. At ATA, I acquired a rich skill set in instructional design method through the development of my courseware products.
November 1989 - August 2000
In 1989 I joined a new media team, Learning Technologies, which served the IUPUI campus in a variety of media projects. Through the years several reorganizations occurred and through each stage of organizational growth I continued to be the premier graphic specialist in each iteration of organizational change. I designed and managed projects for print, video, presentation, and Web applications. My work for the University involved the facilitation of a number of concurrent projects at a single time and project deadlines were of a critical nature on a consistent basis.
Complementing my visual communications for IUPUI was also my service of design consultation. Many faculty and staff sought my expert advice on composition and also technical information regarding computer graphics on both the PC and Macintosh platforms.
IUPUI
provided the opportunity for me to become an associate faculty member for the
The classes I taught were:
IU School
of Liberal Arts - Communications Studies, IUPUI
First Semester 1990-91
C253 | A979 Graphic Principles
IU School
of Liberal Arts - Communications Studies, IUPUI
First Semester 1991-92
C253 | A997 Graphic Principles
IU School of
Liberal Arts - Communications Studies, IUPUI
Second Semester 1991-92
C453 | B058 Advanced Graphic Technique
IU School
of Liberal Arts - Communications Studies, IUPUI
First Semester 1992-93
C253 | B080 Graphic Principles
IU School
of Liberal Arts - Communications Studies, IUPUI
Second Semester 1992-93
C453 | B111 Advanced Graphic Technique
IU School
of Liberal Arts - Communications Studies, IUPUI
Second Semester 1993-94
C453 | B193 Advanced Graphic Technique
IU School
of Liberal Arts - Communications Studies, IUPUI
First Semester 1996-97
M461 | B258 Production Problems: Advanced Graphics
IU School
of Liberal Arts - Communications Studies, IUPUI
Second Semester 1997-98
M461 | B262 Production Problems: Advanced Graphics
IU School
of Informatics - New Media, IUPUI
First Semester 1999-00
N420 | D689 Multimedia Project Development
Outside the University, I engaged (and continue to do so) in a variety of freelance endeavors. Among them are business graphics, consulting, desktop publishing, illustration, photography, videography, presentation design, Web graphics, multimedia authoring, 2Danimation, 3D modeling and animation, and corporate writing.
The Saturday Evening Post
March 1989 - November 1989
As Assistant Art Director for the magazine I carried layouts from sketches to print in a very fast-paced design environment. I also managed the activities of pre-press preparation with service bureaus such as color separators and printers.
With the Post, I assisted in the early transition from traditional typesetters and paste-up to desktop publishing with early Macintosh technologies.
Cassell Productions, Inc.
June 1988 - March 1989
In my first professional design position, I entered the multimedia industry through development of expertise in graphic preparation for corporate multi-tower slide shows. There I serviced clients such as Kimball, Boehringer Mannheim, Dow, Mayflower, RCI, Indiana State Police, Hanson & Horn, and many others. I completed my BFA while working full-time at Cassell.
Camera Hut
December 1986 - June 1988
At Camera Hut I received hands-on training with a comprehensive array of photographic equipment and peripherals while at the same time accumulating many technical skills. As an expert salesman of equipment and services, I also managed the video transfer department, where I acquired familiarity with video and film formats and skills in editing videotape. While at Camera Hut as a part-time employee, I attended Herron School of Art as a full-time student.
Haag/Peoples Drug Store
August 1982 - December 1986
At the age of sixteen I began working at the drugstore as a stockman/clerk. This position afforded me the ability to earn money toward college as I prepared myself for entry into art school. While at the store as a part-time employee, I attended Herron School of Art as a full-time student.
I have been trained in essential management and supervision skills. My certification in this realm includes:
• Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
• Business Writing
• Coaching
• Communication Skills for Supervisors
• Conflict Management
• Delegation and Time Management
• Employment Interviewing
• Handling People with Diplomacy and Tact
• Leadership: Essential Skills and Strategies
• Meeting Facilitation
• Motivating Peak Performance
• Progressive Discipline and Grievance Handling
• Project Management
• Workplace Violence Training
Other training I have received includes:
• AllenInteractions: Macromedia Authorware Fundamentals
• AllenInteractions: Macromedia Authorware Power & Magic
• AllenInteractions: Macromedia Authorware Dynamic Data Management
• AllenInteractions: Macromedia Director Shockwave Studio Fundamentals
• AllenInteractions: Macromedia Director LINGO Scripting
• AllenInteractions: Macromedia Flash Fundamentals
• AllenInteractions: Advanced Macromedia Flash
• Flight Safety Boeing: Basic Aircraft Theory
• Flight Safety Boeing: 737 Lesson & Technical Training Environment
• LANGEVIN: Instructional Techniques for New Instructors
• LANGEVIN: 25 Creative Ways to Add Excitement to Your Training
• LANGEVIN: Designing Computer-Based Training
• Maya
Training Center: Dynamics
• Sterling Ledet & Associates: Adobe Framemaker Fundamentals
TECHNICAL
I am highly proficient in both Macintosh and PC desktop publishing technologies. My primary software tools are Adobe, Alias, Macromedia, and Microsoft products, but I am acquainted with other standard industry productivity tools. My experience enables me to learn and adapt quickly to new software, peripherals, platforms, and hardware.