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- 6. engaging,and,visual.,At,the,introductory,level,,the,wide,range,of,students,require,variety,of,teaching,techniques,, seeking,to,engage,the,different,levels,of,students.,The,interaction,required,with,some,of,these,techniques,demands, a,small,amount,of,flexibility,in,each,lecture.,In,the,,upper$level,courses,,with,typically,smaller,class,sizes,and,a, more,intimate,environment,,the,classroom,becomes,a,place,to,connect,with,the,students.,The,result,is,a,more,fluid, course,structure,,accelerating,as,students,grasp,material,quickly,or,slowing,as,they,struggle., There,are,also,lessons,I,learned,as,a,student,that,have,shaped,my,views,as,a,teacher.,Although,I,rarely,realized,it,at, the,time,,it,was,the,teachers,that,cared,for,and,challenged,me,the,most,that,left,the,biggest,impression,on,me., Those,teachers,understood,the,importance,of,investing,time,and,energy,in,their,students.,They,created,an, engaging,classroom,atmosphere,that,encouraged,learning.,This,is,the,type,of,impact,that,I,would,like,to,have,each, and,every,time,I,step,into,the,role,of,teacher.,Creating,this,environment,and,watching,students,grow,through,this, mentoring,process,is,the,reason,that,I,enjoy,teaching,so,much., List&of&courses&taught&Art&Institute&Of&Pittsburgh& ED433&& Project,Management& DMP314N, Acting,for,Film,and,Video, ED416N, Scenery,and,Lighting, ED414N& Movie,Miniature,Models, VE122N, Storyboarding, CC110N&& Drawing,,& CC113N&& Perspective,& CC112N& Fundamentals,of,Design,, CC111N&& Color,Theory,, CC120N,, Visual,Indication, CC121N& Theory,and,Development,of,Form,, IND112N& Fabrications,, IND212N& Product,Design, INDT412N, Furniture,Design, INDT312N, Intermediate,Product,Design, INDT222N, Recreational,Design,, IND333N& Design,Model,making,,& IND122N& Materials/Processing,I,, IND132N& Materials/Processing,II,, IND217N& Mechanical,&,Electrical,Principles, DT892N&& Portfolio,Fabrications,and,Photography, IND420N& Portfolio/Presentation, IND422N& Graduate,Project,Research,&,Programming,, IND432N, Graduate,Projects,Application, IND120N& Anatomy,Drawing,, IND310N& Game,and,Toy,Design,, INDT114N& Human,and,Animal,Anatomy,& INDT124N& Basic,FX,Makeup,, INDT134N& Life,cast,/,Foam,, INDT215N& Mechanical,Masks,I,, INDT225N& Mechanical,Masks,II& INDT216N& F/X,Props,& INDT226N& Mechanical,Creatures,I,, INDT240N& Mechanical,Creatures,II,, INDT239N& Multi$Piece,Prosthetics,I,, INDT242N& Multi$Piece,Prosthetics,II,, INDT213N& Graphic,Symbolism,and,Typography,,
- 7. INDT243N& Exhibit,Design,, INDT471N& Design,Studio, GDE407N,,,,,,,,, Airbrush,Techniques, GD210N& Mixed,Media, ED415N, Movie,Making,I, ED421N, Movie,Making,II, , Penn&State&New&Kensington&& Theater,Practicum,282,,Theater,Arts,
- 8. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Course Syllabus: Course Title: Airbrush Basics Course Code: GDE407 Course Prerequisite: None Course Description: This introduction to airbrush rendering will discuss terminology, materials, and equipment. Basic illustrative techniques utilizing the airbrush as a rendering tool will be introduced and applied. Concentration will be on reference, drawing skills, composition, color application, light, shadow, and the use of the airbrush. Course Length: 10 Weeks Contact Hours: 44 Credit Value: 3 Quarter Credit Hour Definition: A quarter credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than: (1) One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for 10-12 weeks, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or (2) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practicum, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours. Course Competencies: By the end of this quarter the student should be able: 1. Apply research and reference techniques. 2. Demonstrate ability to assemble and dis-assemble an airbrush for proper cleaning. 3. Demonstrate basic techniques used in airbrush illustration. 4. Develop drawing skills 5. To explain various airbrush techniques. 6. To guide students in the execution of finished illustrations. Students with Disabilities: It is a policy of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh to not discriminate against qualified students with documented disabilities in its educational programs. If you have a disability-related need for modifications in this class, contact your instructor and a school counselor (located in the student Services Office, 1st floor). Instructors should be notified during the first week of classes. You may refer to the Nondiscrimination Policy on the Enrollment Agreement Form for the complete AIP policy. Attendance Policy: The student who accumulates five (5) hours of absenteeism in a class during an academic quarter may be placed on Academic Probation. A student who accumulates ten (10) hours of absenteeism in a course will receive an F for that course. Student Conduct Policy: The Art Institute of Pittsburgh expects its students and employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. In addition, The Art Institute has a strict policy, which disallows sexual harassment of either students or employees. All students or employees are encouraged to report any professional or sexual misconduct to the Vice President/ Director of Student Services.
- 9. Grading Scale: A 100 to 92 A- 91.9 to 90 B+ 89.9 to 88 B 87.9 to 82 B- 81.9 to 80 C+ 79.9 to 78 C 77.9 to 72 C- 71.9 to 70 D+ 69.9 to 67 D 66.9 to 60 F 59.9 and below Version date: 7/05/2014 7:00:00 PM Learner Support Centers The Learner Support Centers offer academic support for students, across all programs and disciplines, free of charge. Students who would like to meet with a tutor or writing consultant should drop in to one of the Learner Support Centers (Peer Tutoring Center and/or Writers’ Center) to obtain a schedule or check the tutoring links below to schedule online. Peer Tutoring Center Room: 216 http://aipstudent.com/academic-support/peer-tutor-center Writers’ Center Room: 217 http://www.artinstitutes.edu/pittsburgh/writerscenter/ Coordinator: Dr. Kathy Griffin ext.7381 krgriffin@aii.edu Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a serious offense. According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to plagiarize means: 1) to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own 2) to use (another's production) without crediting the source 3) to commit literary theft 4) to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source The burden of proof is on the student, not the instructor, and students may be asked to prove the originality of any work submitted. The AiP Student Handbook includes specific consequences regarding violation of the Student Conduct Policy and may include: assignment failure, class failure, expulsion from the institution. Fabrication and Model Shop: The Industrial and Entertainment Design Fabrication and Model Shop is designed for Fabrication and building of models, parts, sculptures and projects. The shop provides workspaces and equipment to complete projects and is an open lab, which means access is granted to students of all majors. Restrictions apply to certain equipment, which may be used by only qualified operators. Any student using this open lab must obey the rules and posted shop hours. This room is designed to function as a design work room and all users of this space must be courteous, clean up after themselves and work with caution. Should anything in this room not be working properly, report it to Dan Bollman (dbollman@aii.edu) or Kelly Spewock (kspewock@aii.edu) immediately. Student Work Return: All projects, papers, notebooks, quizzes and tests must be picked up in Room 321,
- 10. (ID Faculty Office) no later than the END OF WEEK 3 of the following quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to retrieve their own work for the purpose of documenting their academic progress and compiling a comprehensive portfolio upon graduation. All unclaimed work will be discarded to prepare the storage space for mid-term work. Students with Disabilities: It is AIP's policy to not discriminate against qualified students with documented disabilities in its educational programs. If you have a disability related need for modifications in this class, contact your Instructor and a School Counselor (located in the student Services Office, 5th floor). Instructors should be notified during the first week of classes. You may refer to the Non-discrimination Policy on the Enrollment Agreement Form for the complete AIP policy. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh provides accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. The Disability Services office assists qualified students with disabilities in acquiring reasonable and appropriate accommodations and in supporting equal access to services, programs and activities at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Students who seek reasonable accommodations should notify the Disabilities Services Coordinators at 1-855-855-0567, dss@aii.edu, of their specific limitations and, if known, their specific requested accommodations. Students will be asked to supply medical documentation of the need for accommodation. Classroom accommodations are not retroactive, but are effective only upon the student sharing approved accommodations with the instructor. Therefore, students are encouraged to request accommodations as early as feasible with the Disability Services Coordinator to allow for time to gather necessary documentation. If you have a concern or complaint in this regard, please contact Nadine Josephs, Vice President / Dean of Student Affairs at (412) 291-6298. Complaints will be handled in accordance with the school’s Internal Grievance Procedure for Complaints of Discrimination and Harassment.
- 11. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh® Course Syllabus Course Title: Airbrush Basics Course Code/Section: GDE407 Session/Year: Summer 2014 Meeting Day/Time: Tuesday. 1pm pm to 5:20pm Instructor: William R. Mitas Contact Info: wmitas@aii.edu, (412) 291-6200, ext.: 7148 Cell 724-448-8942 Instructor Availability: Call for appointment. Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday 11am to 1pm and Thursday 7am to 8am Course Outline Hourly Lesson Plan Lecture Lab/ Activities Homework Due Following Week Reading Week 1 Airbrush Basics Demo: Basic Shapes Basic exercises Airbrush care Basic Shapes Exercise Handout Week 2 Review Geo Shapes Geo Shapes Week 3 Lecture/Demo Metals, Glass Finish shapes Geo Shapes BOC #4 Week 4 Lecture: Review Textures Textures Glass/Metal Still life exercise Week 5 Demo: Still Life Textures Week 6 Demo: Rose Textures Glass/Metal/ BOC #6 Week 7 Lecture: Review Rose Intro to final project Final Project Still life –BOC#8 Week 8 Final Project Review Drawings or Models Final Project Week 9 Review Final Project Week 10 Course Review Final Project End of Class
- 12. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh® Lesson Plan Course Title: GDE407 Airbrush Basics Session/Year: Summer, 2014 Meeting Day/Time: Tuesday 8am to 12:20pm Instructor: William R. Mitas Contact Info: wmitas@aii.edu, (412) 291-6200, ext.: 7148 Instructor Availability: Call for appointment. Office Hours: Monday, 10am to 12:00pm LESSON #1 Lecture: Instructor will discuss the various types of airbrush’s and related equipment used by airbrush professionals. Special attention will be given to the assembly and dis-assembly of a duel action airbrush for proper care and maintenance. The Instructor will also demonstrate the basic operation of a duel action airbrush in the execution of the five basic forms. Proper masking techniques will be demonstrated and discussed Objectives: By the end of the first lesson students should be able to: 1.) Identify the various types of airbrushes. 2.) Demonstrate the basic care and operation of a duel action airbrush 3.) Demonstrate the assembly and dis-assembly of a duel action airbrush 4.) Apply airbrush techniques in the creation of the 5 basic forms and control exercises. 5.) Demonstrate the proper masking techniques used in airbrush application. Studio: Students will complete the first assignment of creating 5 basic forms: the cube, cone, cylinder, pyramid and sphere. Students will also execute an airbrush control exercise of a series of straight lines forming a grid. At the center of each grid intersection a dot will be placed. (See example). This project is to be completed on two (2) 10X15 cold press illustration boards. Due Date: Beginning of the 4th Class Supplies: Duel action airbrush, black transparent (water based) paint, frisket paper, #11 exacto knife, and two 10X15 cold press illustration boards.
- 13. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh® Lesson Plan Course Title: GDE407 Airbrush Basics Session/Year: Summer, 2014 Meeting Day/Time: Tuesday 8am to 12:20pm Instructor: William R. Mitas Contact Info: wmitas@aii.edu, (412) 291-6200, ext.: 7148 Instructor Availability: Call for appointment. Office Hours: Monday, 10am to 12:00pm LESSON #2 Lecture: The Instructor will demonstrate the basic operation of a duel action airbrush in the execution of a glass cube and a reflective cylinder. Proper masking techniques and sequencing will be demonstrated and discussed. Objectives: By the end of the first lesson students should be able to: 1.) Apply airbrush techniques in the creation of the glass cube and a reflective cylinder 2.) Demonstrate the proper masking techniques used in airbrush application of executing a glass cube and reflective cylinder Studio: Students will complete the second assignment of creating a glass cube and a reflective cylinder. This project is to be completed on two a 10X15 cold press illustration boards. Due Date: Beginning of the 6th Class Supplies: Duel action airbrush, black- royal blue-yellow ocher and sienna brown transparent (water based) paint, frisket paper, #11 exacto knife and a 10X15 cold press illustration boards.
- 14. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh® Lesson Plan Course Title: GDE407 Airbrush Basics Session/Year: Summer, 2014 Meeting Day/Time: Tuesday 8am to 12:20pm Instructor: William R. Mitas Contact Info: wmitas@aii.edu, (412) 291-6200, ext.: 7148 Instructor Availability: Call for appointment. Office Hours: Monday, 10am to 12:00pm LESSON # 3 Lecture and Demo: The Instructor will discuss and demonstrate the basic operation of a duel action airbrush in the execution of a reflective cube on a grid board with a background. Proper masking techniques and sequencing will be demonstrated and discussed. Objectives: By the end of the third lesson students should be able to: 1.) Apply airbrush techniques in the creation of the reflective cube on a grid surface with a background. 2.) Demonstrate the proper masking techniques and sequence used in airbrush application, executing a reflective cube on a grid surface with background Studio: Students will complete the third assignment of creating a glass cube and a reflective cylinder. This project is to be completed on two a 10X15 cold press illustration boards. Due Date: Beginning of the 8th Class Supplies: Duel action airbrush, black and royal blue transparent (water based) paint, frisket paper, #11 exacto knife and a 10X15 cold press illustration boards.
- 15. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh® Lesson Plan Course Title: GDE407 Airbrush Basics Session/Year: Summer, 2014 Meeting Day/Time: Tuesday 8am to 12:20pm Instructor: William R. Mitas Contact Info: wmitas@aii.edu, (412) 291-6200, ext.: 7148 Instructor Availability: Call for appointment. Office Hours: Monday, 10am to 12:00pm LESSON # 4 Lecture and Demo: The Instructor will discuss and demonstrate the basic operation of a duel action airbrush in the execution of a rose. Proper masking techniques and sequencing will be demonstrated and discussed. Objectives: By the end of the third lesson students should be able to: Apply airbrush techniques in the creation of a rose. 6.) Demonstrate the proper masking techniques and sequence used in airbrush application, executing a rose. Studio: Students will complete the fourth assignment of creating a rose. This project is to be completed on a 10X15 cold press illustration boards. Due Date: Beginning of the 9th Class Supplies: Duel action airbrush, black and red transparent (water based) paint, frisket paper, #11 exacto knife and a 10X15 cold press illustration boards.
- 16. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh® Lesson Plan Course Title: GDE407 Airbrush Basics Session/Year: Summer, 2014 Meeting Day/Time: Tuesday 8am to 12:20pm Instructor: William R. Mitas Contact Info: wmitas@aii.edu, (412) 291-6200, ext.: 7148 Instructor Availability: Call for appointment. Office Hours: Monday, 10am to 12:00pm LESSON # 5 Lecture and Demo: The Instructor will discuss and demonstrate the basic operation of a duel action airbrush in the execution of an illustration and various techniques used in airbrushing a 3D objects. Proper masking techniques and sequencing will be demonstrated and discussed. Objectives: By the end of the fifth lesson students should be able to: 1.) Apply airbrush techniques in the creation of a full color illustration or applying airbrush techniques to a 3d object. 2.) Demonstrate the proper masking techniques and sequence used in airbrush application, executing a full color illustration or applying airbrush masking techniques to a 3d object. Studio: Students will complete the fifth assignment, creating a full color illustration or applying airbrush techniques to a 3d object. This project is to be completed on a 15X20 cold press illustration boards or a 3D project with the approval of the instructor. Due Date: End of the 11th Class Supplies: Duel action airbrush, transparent (water based) paint, frisket paper, #11 exacto knife and a 10X15 cold press illustration boards.
- 17. Student Evaluation/Methods of Assessment: Students Name________________________ Faculty: Mr. Mitas Assessment of Grade A B C D Concepts Effectively develop creative and unique concept Effective concept Somewhat effective concept Unclear Ineffective concept Accuracy/Specifications Precisely follows criteria Mostly follows criteria Somewhat follows criteria Did not follow specifications Drawing Craftsmanship/production Creative and accurate execution Somewhat Accurate Inaccurate execution Weak execution Design Composition (Final Project) Highly creative and inventive application of design Consistent outcome Some evidence of design Little or no evidence of design Creative Process/thumbnails Advanced demonstration of problem solving Some demonstration of problem solving Limited demonstration Little or no demonstration of problem solving Class participation Actively engaged Engaged Participation Lack of participation Research Extensive research and documentation Adequate research and documentation Inadequate research and documentation Lack of research Deadline Meets deadline Late (Same day) Late (week extension) F , , , , , , , , ,
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- 35. Designed ad for our Entertainment Design program for Fangoria Magazine (Left). And, each quarter I publish the poster for “ student of the quarter” for both the Entertainment and Industrial Design Programs. && & & ,, Projects:& & The"Seashell"Oracle&is&an&interactive&installation&that,&based&on&audience&participation,&simulates&& to&provide&personal&interpretations&of&the&past,&present&and&future.&The&project&is&collaboration&& with&artist&from&Carnegie&Mellon&University,&The&Art&Institute&of&Pittsburgh&and&is&to&be&featured&at&& this&year&Havana&Biennial,&Havana,&Cuba,&in&May&and&June.&I&had&four&students&working&on&the&project.& &Contemporary&art&from&over"200"international"artists&is&displayed&in&galleries,&museums&and& &cultural&spaces&across&the&Cuban&capital&at&this&wellKestablished&biennial.& & & & & & &
- 39. & &World"premier"kickoff"Party"for"the"traveling"company"“Clue”"the"musical,at"Heinz"Hall"Pittsburgh." Actors&interact&with&patrons&and&play&a&life&size&game&of&Clue.&The&game&board,&giant&weapons&and&the& Art&Institute&of&Pittsburgh&students,&under&the&direction&of&Faculty&member&William&R.&Mitas,&made&cards.& & Second stage at Starlake Amphitheater designed by Bill Mitas
- 40. Discovery Magazine and Des Spiegel Magazine published these articles on Doc Beardsley. Look closely and they used my photos. & & & &
- 41. Poster/Ticket&Design&& I design all the posters, programs and tickets for the shows at Penn State New Kensington, here are some examples.
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- 48. Awards: Assistant director of academic affairs at Pennsylvania State University, Donald Bruckner, right, announces that Bill Mitas, Instructor in theatre arts, is the 2013 recipient of the campus’ Excellence in Teaching award. Don Marinelli Co-founder of the Entertainment Center at Carnegie Mellon University, presents the Inaugural Randy Pausch Award to Co-founder Randy Pausch (right). The award was designed and fabricated by Bill Mitas (left). The award will be given to an outstanding graduate student for their pursuit of excellence & & & & & & & & &