David Gazdowicz
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In my current body of work, my goal is to re-contextualize and reinterpret my childhood memories, giving them a new foothold in contemporary culture, as well as providing a physical permanence to the ephemerality of memory and nostalgia.
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SUMMARY
More than 12 years experience in video post-production environments
More than 9 years experience in the educational field including administrative activities
Magna Cum Laude Graduate with BFA in Animation and Digital Media
Magna Cum Laude Graduate with MFA in Graphic Design, Motion Graphics and Interactive Design


EDUCATION
2014 MFA, Graphic Design,  Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.
2005   BFA, Digital Media and Animation, College for Creative Studies. Detroit, MI.
1999-2000   Wayne State University, studied graphic design, Detroit, MI.

EMPLOYMENT
2014-Present College For Creative Studies: Visiting Assistant Professor, Detroit, MI.
•Instructor 2D Digital Animation 2 -  After Effects, Motion Graphics Animation
•Instructor Intermediate Video - Instruction covering intermediate level of  
cinematic language, audio design, lighting techniques, camera operation, script
writing, pre and post production techniques.
•Instructor Senior Studio - Facilitate the completion and provide critique and    
guidance for seniors completing their thesis work in the Entertainment Arts  
department.  


2005-2014 College For Creative Studies: Adjunct Instructor, Detroit, MI.
•Instructor Video 1 - Basic video editing, Instruction covering the basics of cinematic language,
audio design, lighting techniques, and camera operation.
•Instructor 2D Digital Animation -  After Effects, Motion Graphics Animation
•Instructor Intermediate Video -Instruction covering intermediate level of  
cinematic language, audio design, lighting techniques, camera operation, script
writing, pre and post production techniques.
•Instructor Senior Studio - Facilitate the completion and provide critique and guidance for seniors
completing their thesis work in the Entertainment Arts
department.

2010-2014 Eclipse Creative: Freelance Motion Graphics and Video Editor, Detroit, MI.
•Produce and edit broadcast television spots
•Production and coordination of live events, including the production of audio and visual elements
•Production of feature-length documentary films


2007-2010 Wayne County Community College, Distance Learning Division: Learning and
Multimedia Development Manager, Detroit, MI.
•Manage Video-conferencing classes and staff schedule
•Manage technical support services: Blackboard Course Management System
•Research and develop multimedia elements for online courses
•Equipment support for all video-conference equipped classrooms
•Student and faculty technical support
•Develop and manage faculty technology training
•College level administrative duties

2005-2007 Eclipse Creative, In-house Motion Graphics and Video Editor, Detroit, MI.
•Produced and edited broadcast television spots
•Production and coordination of live events, including the production of audio and  visual elements
•Production of feature-length documentary films


SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Final Cut Pro, Cinema 4D,
Unity Game Engine Encore, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office Suite, Garageband, Logic,
Blackboard Course Management System (versions 8 and 9)