Larry Matthews 361 George Street Dunedin, New Zealand 9016 [email protected] 03-474-0044 Curriculum Vitae Qualifications Degrees 2001-2003 Master of Consumer and Applied Science (Design Studies) University of Otago Dunedin, New Zealand 1979-1983 Bachelor of Fine Arts Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia Communication Arts and Design (major) Photography and Film (minor) Certificates 2007 Certificate of Teaching Adult Literacy Literacy Aotearoa Dunedin Dunedin, New Zealand 2005 ESOL Home Tutor Certificate School of Language Otago Polytechnic Dunedin, New Zealand 1993 Certificate of Adult Teaching Wanganui Polytechnic Wanganui, New Zealand Graduate study 1983-1985 Graduate studies in design The George Washington University Washington, DC Employment Highlights 2010 Curator/Gallery Director Graphic Designer, Artist, Poet, Street Magician Dunedin, New Zealand 2006-2009 Literacy Aotearoa Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor Dunedin, New Zealand 2005 Volunteer Home Tutor, ESOL Home Tutors (Dunedin) School of Language Otago Polytechnic Dunedin, New Zealand 2004 - 2005 Volunteer English Conversation Assistant School of Language Otago Polytechnic Dunedin, New Zealand 1999-2004 Senior Teaching Fellow Otago University Department of Design Studies Dunedin, New Zealand 1998-1999 Graphic Design Head Lecturer Design & Arts College Christchurch, New Zealand 1993-1997 Graphic Design Lecturer Wanganui Polytechnic School of Design Wanganui, New Zealand 1988-1993 Graphic Designer/Art Director National Zoological Park Department of Exhibit Interpretation Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC 1986-1993 Freelance Graphic Designer Larry Matthews Graphic Design Washington, DC 1984-1985 Senior Designer The Kamber Group Public Relations Firm Washington, DC 1983-1984 Graphic Designer Photocomp, Inc. Lorton, Virginia Employment Details 2010 Graphic Designer, Curator, Artist, Poet, Street Magician Dunedin, New Zealand Multi-disciplined creative work in a variety of avenues. Development of a new cafe “Alchemy” with magic theme, teaching magic, performing magic; writing and publishing poetry, painting, composing music, busking magic on the street; curator and developer of {lanyop} lagniappe miniature art gallery in Dunedin (a non-profit alternative night gallery). {lanyop} is a ‘little extra something for nothing’ offered to the public at nightfall where all artwork is viewed only by candlelight whilst live piano music is played in the background. 2006-2009 Literacy Aotearoa Dunedin, New Zealand Teaching individuals and groups in a community-based educational environment with a focus on literacy, reading, spelling, computing and writing. Developed a creative way to include writing ‘haiku’, bookbinding, and ‘book art’ as part of the literacy process by having students write, publish, edit, then handbind their own limited edition books. This process was adopted by other tutors within the poupou. Developed and taught workshops in bookbinding. Co-taught within a Men’s Literacy Group. Created and co-taught a Creative Writing and Bookbinding Workshop with book author Sandy McKay. Guest Workshop Presenter at the National Hui, Wellington, July 2008. Teaching other tutors from around NZ how to incorporate bookbinding into their literacy teaching. Received Exceptional Adult Educator Award. 1999-2004 Senior Teaching Fellow Otago Universty Department of Design Studies Dunedin, New Zealand Course coordination of Design and Communication papers taught at 200 and 300 level. Teaching, lecturing, and course development. Developed course materials for Desi 202 and 302 Design and Communication 1 and 2 papers to establish a professional foundation for graphic design education within Design Studies introducing new concepts and theories applicable to graphic design. Emphasis on visual communications, creativity, visual thinking, design methodology and the design process. Supervision of tutors. Maintained on-line learning through CourseInfo/Blackboard as a new teaching method in graphic design to supplement tutorials and lectures. Overseeing assessment process with tutors to establish consistent marking of assignments. Assessment of student work. Design consultation. Created the ‘Happy as Larry guide to typography’ a typography primer for Design Studies students. Aided in the development of the new Digital Design 207 Paper by introducing projects incorporating theory/practice/skills. Aided in the development of assessment forms and pre-submission critique guidelines. Graphics Stream Coordinator. Course Advisor for 200-300 level. Desi 305 Special Topics stream tutor/lecturer for the following special modules: Book Arts, The Professional Graphic Designer, Environmental Graphic Design, Portfolio Development. Desi 490/495 Supervision of post-graduate Design Studies Research Projects. Research, design, and writing of thesis for masters’ degree on the design of a new coffee product “Lattétude” for Café Society. Implementing student feedback on courses and teaching. Teaching evaluations conducted as required. Oversaw the design of a one colour poster (designed by Tim Dove, a student of mine) for the United Nations Association of New Zealand. His design was selected, printed, and distributed to schools throughout New Zealand. BJBall Paper 2nd - 4th Year Design Student Calendar Competition was won by Tim Dove, he won a computer and his design was selected to represent one of the months in the calendar, and also as the ‘grand prize winner, got to design the cover for this national competition. 1998-1999 Graphic Design Head Lecturer Design & Arts College Christchurch, New Zealand Teaching and directing a developing graphic design programme. Emphasis on computer graphic design for a one-year Certificate of Computer Graphic Design course. Development of teaching materials, programme philosophy, and assessment criteria. Interviewing prospective students. Emphasis on development of creative portfolio. Coordinate displays of student work and coordinate end of year show. 1993-1997 Graphic Design Lecturer Wanganui Polytechnic, School of Design Wanganui, New Zealand Teaching a variety of courses: Basic Design, Three-Dimensional Design, Graphic Design, Book Arts, Environmental Graphic Design, Design Methodology, and Computer Graphics. Advising students on intern projects and thesis research. Interviewed prospective students. Curriculum development, course planning, and team planning for degree documentation. Teaching in a multi-cultural atmosphere with students from New Zealand, Australia, South Pacific Islands, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, and the United States. Developed Book Arts and Environmental Graphic Design electives. Team member, developing and coordinating bi-annual Student Design Camp Conference. Exhibition coordinator for national student design competition “Chaos”, Juror: David Carson Endeavored to maintain relationship of art and design by teaching across disciplines: Foundation Arts, Fine Art, Design; and guest lecturing within Fine Arts and Fashion core modules. Consultancy in design. Exhibition coordination. Coordinate displays of student work and coordinate end of year shows. 1988-1993 Graphic Designer/Art Director (Visual Information Specialist) National Zoological Park Department of Exhibit Interpretation Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC Designed and developed new visitor orientation-wayfinding system for 200 acre public park within a tight budget and demanding time frame. Oversaw the in-house fabrication and implementation of this large-scale system. Research on the needs of both zoo staff and visitors by designing a survey and making design proposals for various systems that met both the needs of zoo staff and zoo visitors. The wayfinding system was in use from 1988 to 2003. Concept development, writing, research and design of print and three-dimensional work including: zoo graphics, educational signage, exhibits, scientific labels, maps, brochures, food packaging, posters, fundraising materials, and collateral. Work with curators, scientists, zoologists, Zoo Director, Friends of the National Zoo associates, metal workers, signmakers, horticulture/grounds people, fellow designers, photographer, staff illustrator, and educational staffs. Trained and supervised summer interns. Solicit bids from printing companies and other vendors and subcontractors. Press checks and follow-up on projects handled by subcontractors Team member for the design and concept development for major exhibits: Amazonia, Large Mammal House Interpretive Graphics, The Panda House Exhibit, The Golden Lion Tamarin Project, ZooFari Identity, FONZ Educational Events Identity, Science in the Park Series. 1986-1993 Freelance Graphic Designer Larry Matthews Graphic Design Washington, DC Consultancy in design. Freelance design and production Working as a subcontractor and within design studios, advertising and public relations firms and corporations. Trish Crowe Studios; District Curators; Eddins, Madison and Spitz; St. James Systems, Mnemosoyne Foundation, AoK- Architect’s Overload, and more. Projects included media kits, ads, business stationery, newsletters, magazine layout, and other print work. Clients included: National Trust for Historic Preservation, IBM, American Association of Museums, MCI, Inter- Continental Hotels, American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums. Press checks. Liase with vendors and sub-contractors for printing and typesetting. 1984-1985 Senior Designer promoted from Graphic Designer The Kamber Group Public Relations Firm