teaching

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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 407: Design, Politics & Society

DES 408: Semiotics

DES 408: Failure

DES 470: Design Thesis I

DES 471: Design Thesis II

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.

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

Courses Taught

DGD 277: Introduction to VisCom II

DGD 485: Nike Interdisciplinary Sponsored Project

DGD 163: Introduction to Time-Based Media

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

Exhibition Reviewer

Inside/Out, 2014, Anderson Gallery, Des Moines, IA

Exhibition Reviewer

Proximity, 2013, Anderson Gallery, Des Moines, IA

Visiting Designer

Senior Portfolio Studio, Communication Design, 2011, College for Creative Studies

Guest Designer/Critic

Information Design, Communication Design, 2009, College for Creative Studies

Guest Designer/Critic

Information Design, Communication Design, 2007, College for Creative Studies

Guest Critic

Web Design and Culture, Digital Media Studies Program, 2007, University of Detroit Mercy

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

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