Matthew Van Rys

Chair, motion media design

Education

M.F.A., motion media design, Savannah College of Art and Design
B.A., art, Dordt College

Credentials

Chair of motion media design, 2024–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

Professor of computer arts, 2018–2024, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

Freelance designer, 2003–present, Van Rys Studios, Savannah, GA

Motion media design teaching internship, 2016–18, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

Summer seminar instructor, 2017, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

Adjunct professor of art, 2010–14, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA

Graphic designer and interactive designer, 2004–13, Creative Resource Inc., Orange City, IA

Graphic designer, 2002–04, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA

Graphic designer teacher's aide, 2003–04, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA

Awards, recognitions, and honors

Gutstein Prize Award, 2018
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, 2018
Rookies Draft Selection, 2018
SCAD Excelsus Laureate candidate, 2018
MOME Excellence in Academics and Leadership, 2018
SCAD scholarships, 2015–18
CoMotion 2017 — Compositing Design Award (Collab), 2017
GD USA Web Design Awards (one submission), 2010
GD USA Awards Finalist (five submissions), 2009
Dordt College scholarships, 2000–04

Publications and presentations

Figural Projections, M.F.A. thesis, 2018.
"Abstract," Art & Media Theory Journal, 2018.
"Projection Template/File Preparation Workshop," 2017.
"Compression Workshop," 2017.
"Senior Seminar in Art Lecture/Workshop," 2015.
Student portfolio reviewer, 2015.
Interviewee, GlynLyon infographics film, 2014.
"Senior Seminar in Art Lecture/Workshop," 2014.
Student portfolio reviewer, 2014.
Interviewee, GlynLyon marketing film, 2013.
"Graphic Design Lecture," HS career day, 2013.
"Senior Seminar in Art Lecture/Workshop," 2013.
"Motion Graphics I Lecture/Workshop," 2013.
"Motion Graphics II Lecture/Workshop," 2013.
Contributor DCAIGA blog (John Vander Stelt), 2011.
Contributor DCAIGA blog (Sarah Franken), 2011.
Contributor DCAIGA blog (Paul Berkbigler), 2011.
Contributor DCAIGA blog (Erik Rodne), 2010.
Contributor DCAIGA blog (Joe Sparano), 2008.