Von Curtis
Los Angeles
Summary
A dedicated and interdisciplinary artist and educator with a passion for fostering creative exploration and critical thinking. Expertise in sound design, contemporary dance, exhibition design, and curriculum development. Committed to utilizing Black studies and Black sound as a foundation for artistic practice and education.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-time Faculty Professor
Otis College of Art and Design
08.2019 - Current
- Designed and delivered curriculum for various art and design courses
- Provided instruction and feedback to enhance student skills and knowledge
- Employed innovative teaching methods to foster creativity and exploration.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
Enrichment Teacher (LAUSD) & Graduate Instructor (Foundation, Art Pilots)
CalArts
01.2011 - Current
- Implemented engaging and effective instructional activities for diverse student populations
- Developed and delivered lesson plans tailored to specific learning objectives
- Assisted in assessing student needs and program effectiveness
- Provided guidance and support to ensure positive student-teacher interactions
- Initiated class discussions and readings to promote critical thinking.
Art Counselor
Community Arts Partnership (CAP)
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Supported and guided young artists in their creative development
- Facilitated workshops and activities to explore various artistic mediums
- Mentored students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Education
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Contemporary Art
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
05.2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Arts Education
California State University, Fullerton
05.2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Student Mentoring
- Course Planning
- Curriculum Creation
- Student-Centered Learning
Exhibitions/performances/workshopslectures
- 09/24, Pulse Arts Summer Showcase
- 04/24, Folk Lounge -Da'Ron Naki Vinson (performance)
- 05/23, MET rooftop commission - Lauren Halsey - 'funkateer' designer/ilustrator
- 10/22, Some Trees (performance)
- 05/18, We tbd… (Performance and workshop), Human Resources LA
- 05/16, Quotidian Disruptions, the Bindery Gallery
- 05/16, Lecture 'magic and disbelief', the Lenox Library
- 05/15, Samplista (performance), REDCAT
- 05/15, CalArts MFA show-The Distance between two Points (thesis show)
Skillsqualifications
Film, Audio Engineering, Recording, Curriculum Design, Instruction, Assessment, Exhibition, Installation, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving
Timeline
Part-time Faculty Professor
Otis College of Art and Design
08.2019 - Current
Enrichment Teacher (LAUSD) & Graduate Instructor (Foundation, Art Pilots)
CalArts
01.2011 - Current
Art Counselor
Community Arts Partnership (CAP)
01.2004 - 01.2010
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Contemporary Art
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Arts Education
California State University, Fullerton
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