Emily Schmidt

Foundation studies professor

Professor of foundation studies, 2015–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta
Serve on the Student and Alumni Success Faculty Council, committees of Major Connections, Rankings, Awards, and Competitions; Team Leader for Major Connections event in Savannah

Student success adviser, 2014–15, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta
Advise 350 undergraduate students on course sequencing, registration, financial aid, and other academic and financial issues

Instructor, 2006–15, The Art Institute, Atlanta
Taught the following courses: Illustration, Intermediate Illustration, Fundamentals of Design, Dynamic Figure Drawing, Concept Development, Digital Media for Web and Multimedia, MixedMedia, Perspective, Color Theory for Web Design and Print

Chair of graphic design and fine art, 2010–14, Burlington College, Burlington, VT
Created the Graphic Design and Interdisciplinary Arts B.F.A. programs. Developed goals within the program, assessments, courses, and objectives in the curriculum, while proactively supporting all facets of the learning experience.
Taught courses including Book Illustration, Fantasy Art, Sequential Art, Figure and Space, Graphic Design I, Color & Composition, Drawing as Communication, Computer Art Applications, Graphic Design Studio Seminar, Travel and Learn: Art and Design in Paris.
Served on Burlington College Committees: Academic Program Committee, The Gallery Committee, The Faculty/Staff Council, and General Education Curriculum Redesign Committee

Adjunct instructor, 2011–13, Champlain College, Burlington, VT
Taught courses in anatomy, perspective and visual, and digital fundamentals

Director of marketing and product development, 2005–08, Paula Deen Enterprises, Savannah, GA
Created graphic design, photography, and illustration work through the use of Adobe Creative Suite; set creative direction on projects and product creation; developed and maintained project plans for new products; assisted in television production, magazine layout, and website design

Publications

Gallery exhibitions