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David Rousseau

Foundation studies professor

Education

  • M.F.A., illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design
  • B.A., communication arts and sciences/graphic design, English, Lyndon State College

Credentials

  • Professor of foundation studies, 2005–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Storyboard artist/illustrator/designer, 1996–present, various locations
  • Facilitative mediator (Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed), 2013–15, Knoxville, TN
  • President/CEO, 2012–13, Savannah Talent Services, LLC, Savannah, GA
  • Chief operations officer, 2008–12, Hostess City Management Services, LLC, Savannah, GA
  • Video journalist and reporter, 1999–2004, WTOC-TV, Savannah, GA
  • Instructor, communication arts and sciences, 1997–98, Lyndon State College of Vermont, Lyndonville, VT

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • The Business Report & Journal, "40 Under 40" Dynamic Young Business Leader, 2008
  • American Advertising Federation, Silver ADDY Award, 2006
  • Associated Press, Georgia AP Award for Best Newscast and Best News Operation, 2002–04
  • Associated Press, Georgia AP Award for Best Team Coverage and General Excellence in Photojournalism, 2001, 2003
  • Anheuser-Busch, National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week Poster Competition Runner-Up, 1995
  • USA Today, Collegiate Challenge to Promote Volunteerism at Grassroots Level Honorable Mention, 1994–95
  • Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, recognition, 1994–96
  • Vermont Air National Guard, Airman of the Year, 1991

Organizations

  • Savannah Film Commission, 2011–15
  • Savannah Filmmakers, President, 2014–15 (member since 2012)
  • Tennessee Valley Mediation Association, President, 2014–15 (member since 2013)
  • Community Mediation Center, Volunteer Mediator, 2013–15
  • Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Mediator, 2013–15
  • Tourism Advisory Committee, 2008–11
  • College Art Association

Publications and presentations

  • Storyboarding Essentials, Random House, 2013.
  • Storyboarding Essentials, Complex Chinese Edition, Random House, 2017.
  • Visual Design Systems, e-learning course, Savannah College of Art and Design.
  • Design I: Elements and Organization, e-learning course, Savannah College of Art and Design.
  • The Visual Narrative, e-learning course, Savannah College of Art and Design.
  • Savannah Ghosts: Haunts of the Hostess City, Schiffer Publishing, 2006.
  • Savannah Tavern Tales and Pubs Review, Schiffer Publishing, 2006.