Art Academy of Cincinnati

Mark A. Thomas 2814 Dunaway Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45211 [email protected] [email protected]

Professional Educator Art Academy of Cincinnati Co-Chair, Studio Program 1998 – present Professor, Studio Program 1986 – present University of Cincinnati DAAP School of Design Assistant Professor Foundation Studies/ Graphic Design 1980 – 1986 Other Colleges Thomas More College, Xavier University

AIGA the professional association for design AIGA Cincinnati 2003-present Chapter President Other board positions Vice President, Education Director

Professional Visual Artist Graphic Design/Illustration 1978 – present Exhibition design: Anita Kuns, Loren Long, Malcolm Greer, Marshall Arisman, Ink Bleeds I + II, MaCrae Magleby, Sea Going Easter Eggs, Type as Assemblage/Matthew Tullis Clients: Berol/Prismacolor, Universal Studios, Late for the Sky Productions, 5/3 Bank, Naturaliser Shoes, Thompson Publishing, Black and Decker, City of Cincinnati. Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Exhibitions 1978 – present Cincinnati Art Museum, Contemporary Art Center, J. P. Speed Museum, Numerous Galleries

Published Author College Textbooks 2002 – present Exploring the Integration of Design 1st Edition Cengage/Delmar Publishing, Clifton Park, NY Exploring the Elements of Design 1st Edition Thomson Publishing, Toronto, Canada Exploring the Elements of Design e-resource Thomson Publishing, Toronto, Canada Exploring the Elements of Design 2nd Edition Cengage/Delmar Publishing, Clifton Park, NY Exploring the Elements of Design 3rd Edition Cengage/Delmar Publishing, Clifton Park, NY Exploring the Elements of Design Thomson Publishing, Toronto, Canada Graphic Communications Today e-resource Thomson Publishing, Toronto, Canada

Education University of Cincinnati ABD Doctoral Studies, Design Education 1981 MFA Fine Arts 1978 B.S. Design/Fine Arts 1976 Art Academy of Cincinnati 1974 Smithsonian Institute 6 month Design Professional Residency 1980

Numerous Speaking Engagements at high schools, colleges, professional design and education conferences presented throughout the U. S. Recent News Items

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Designed to prepare you for success in graphic design, the third edition of EXPLORING THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN has been completely updated to reflect the very latest in graphic design concepts and contemporary design work. With its straightforward approach and dynamic examples, this richly illustrated full-color text offers clear explanations of the fundamental principles, award-winning examples of professional work, and diagrams that clearly show how these principles operate in successful design solutions. Offering a practical and visual introduction to the world of graphic design, this text provides you with detailed coverage of design concepts, including color, imagery, creative thinking, and visual-problem solving, as well as an overview of the field of graphic design and related career options. In addition, the third edition includes all-new material on digital media, interactive design, and typography to ensure that you have all the information you need to work in the ever-changing world of graphic design.

Publishing a new textbook title in 2014 Exploring the Integration of Design

Exhibition design: November 2013, INK BLEEDS IV

Production Team for AIGA Cincinnati | DESIGN WEEK September 30 – October 4, 2013