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Jamie Baker

Sound design professor

Education

  • B.G.S., general studies, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Credentials

  • Professor of sound design, 2019–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
    Adapted syllabi for Foley Performance Techniques, Sound for Film & Television, Fundamentals of Audio, and Dialogue Editing classes. Taught Foley Performance Techniques, Sound for Film & Television, Fundamentals of Audio, and Dialogue Editing classes. Member of M.F.A. Thesis Committees - Foley Footsteps Digital Library, Redefining Live Performance, and Women in Sound Documentary.
  • Visiting instructor, 2017–19,  Pratt Institute, New York, NY
    Designed newly required curriculum and syllabus for 2D and 3D Animation Majors. Maintained and taught new syllabus to 2D and 3D Animation Majors. Introduced Animation students to Audio for Digital Media and Sound Design.
  • Assistant instructor, 1991–92, Recording Institute of Detroit, Detroit, MI
  • Teaching assistant, 1990–93, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
    Worked with students on their speaking and singing per the Alexander Technique.

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • PromaxBDA Awards, News/Information Spot, Gold Winner, I Need My Morning Joe, 2016
  • Academy Awards, Best Sound Editing, Foley Editor under nominated supervisors Phil Stockton and Eugene Gearty, Life of Pi, 2013
  • Golden Reel Awards, Best Sound Editing for SFX and Foley in a Feature Film nominee, Life of Pi, 2013
  • Academy Awards, Best Sound Editing, Foley Editor under winning supervisors Phil Stockton and Eugene Gearty, Hugo, 2012
  • Golden Reel Awards, Best Sound Editing for SFX and Foley in a Feature Film nominee, Salt, 2011
  • Golden Reel Awards, Best Sound Editing for Television Animation nominee, Kappa Mikey, 2007

Organizations

  • Audio Engineering Society (AES), SCAD Savannah Student Section Faculty Advisor
  • Professional Audio Student Organization Faculty Mentor (PASO)
  • Post New York Alliance (PNYA), Face to Face Mentor
  • Featured online audio and music mentor, Cutter Connections

Publications and presentations

  • Monthly mentor for "Who You Don't Know" in Sound PNYA Networking Events, Sept. 2020–present.
  • Member of advisory boards and focus groups for Leapwing, Bettermaker, and Immersive Audio Educators, present.
  • Moderator and co-organizer for SCAD Foley Artist Webinar and Roundtable, Oct. 2020 and March 2021.
  • Panelist at SCAD Film Festival Sound Design Info Session Panelist, Oct. 2020.
  • My Home Crowd-source Sound FX Library recordist for The Water Project Fundraiser, Oct. 2020.
  • SCAD representative for Audio Engineering Society Education Fair, June 2020 and Oct. 2020.
  • "A Discussion About Foley," webinar moderator for Soundgirls.org, Zoom, Oct. 2020.
  • "Who You Don’t Know," breakout rooms manager for Post NY Alliance Networking, Sept. 2020–Dec 2020.
  • Featured presenter at SCADFILM Workshop: A Foley Experience, SCAD Atlanta, Feb. 2020.
  • Cutter Connections "Sound for Picture" mentor, Audio Network, New York, July 2016 and Dec. 2018.
  • SPARS Speed Mentoring "Sound for Picture" mentor, New York AES Shows, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018
  • "The Contemporary Film Industry," class guest speaker at University of Michigan, Oct. 2016.
  • Final Cut Pro User Group "Post Production Audio" speaker at Apple Store, New York, Feb. 2003
  • “Women In Audio," Panelist at AES Student Chapter, University of Miami, April 2001
  • “Women In Audio," Interview with AvidProNet.com, Sept. 2000