Meredith at PSU
PSU’s School of Art + Design
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Meredith is an Associate Professor in the Graphic Design Program of the School of Art + Design at Portland State University. She has been at Portland State since 2014, focusing on theory, research, writing and design thinking. Her pedagogy is the basis for her scholarly articles and presentations. Meredith has also been involved in significant curriculum development (serving as Curriculum Committee Chair for academic year 2016-2017), and nominated to represent the School of Art + Design on the university-wide Faculty Senate (2017-2020).
Portland State University
Courses Taught
DES 111: Design Thinking
DES 200: Digital Page Design I
DES 290: History of Modern Design
DES 345: Introduction to Motion Graphics for Designers
DES 399: Design in Context: Failure
DES 399: Research + Theory in Design
DES 399: Graphic Design Theory
DES 470: Design Thesis I
Curricular Development
DES 111: Design Thinking
DES 290: History of Modern Design
DES 345: Introduction to Motion Graphics for Designers
DES 399: Design in Context: Failure
DES 399: Research + Theory in Design
DES 399: Graphic Design Theory
DES 470: Design Thesis I
DES 471: Design Thesis II
Prior to teaching at PSU, Meredith taught at Drake University and the College for Creative Studies.
Drake University
Courses Taught
ART 051: Typography
ART 102: Graphic Design Theory
ART 114: Web Design
ART 150: Failure
ART 155: Research & Application
ART 156: Context & Process
Curricular Development
ART 102: Theory & Practice
ART 114: Web Design
ART 150: Special Topics: Failure
ART 155: Research & Application
“Area of Interest” (AOI) Designation for Failure: Artistic Experience
“Area of Interest” (AOI) Designation for Failure: Critical Thinking
College for Creative Studies
Courses Taught
DGD 277: Introduction to VisCom II
DGD 485: Nike Interdisciplinary Sponsored Project
DGD 163: Introduction to Time-Based Media
Invited Visiting Artist and Designer Lectures, Critiques and Reviews
Guest Critic, BFA Program, 2019, Pacific Northwest College of Art
Guest Critic, BFA Program, 2017 (fall semester), Pacific Northwest College of Art
Guest Critic, Thesis I, 2017, Portland State University
Guest Critic, BFA Program, 2017 (spring semester), Pacific Northwest College of Art
Guest Critic, MFA Program, 2016, Portland State University
Guest Thesis Reviewer, Contemporary Design Projects, 2015, Portland State University
Guest Presenter, Practicum, 2014, Drake University
Gallery Reviewer, Inside/Out, 2014, Anderson Gallery, Des Moines, IA
Gallery Reviewer, Proximity, 2013, Anderson Gallery, Des Moines, IA
Visiting Designer, Senior Portfolio Studio, Communication Design Program, 2011, College for Creative Studies
Guest Designer/Critic, Information Design, Communication Design Program, 2009, College for Creative Studies
Guest Designer/Critic, Information Design, Communication Design Program, 2007, College for Creative Studies
Guest Critic Web Design and Culture, Digital Media Studies Program, 2007, University of Detroit Mercy
Grants
Faculty Development Grant, academic years 2017-2019, $7,384, principal investigator, Portland State University
Faculty Enhancement Grant, academic years 2015-2017, $15,000 (maximum award), principal investigator, Portland State University
Travel Grant, 2016, $4,000, principal investigator, Portland State University
Travel Grant, 2015, $1,655.78, principal investigator, Portland State University
Travel Grant, 2013, principal investigator, College of the Arts & Sciences, Drake University
Faculty Development Grant, 2012, $1500 (maximum award), principal investigator, College of Arts & Sciences, Drake University
Travel Grant, 2012, principal investigator, College of the Arts & Sciences, Drake University
Teaching Awards & Nominations
John Elliott Allen Outstanding Professor Nominations, 2016, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Portland State University
Experiential (Community-Based) Learning and Engaged Citizen Showcase, 2014, Drake University
Experiential (Community-Based) Learning Faculty Award Nomination, 2014, Drake University