Zaiga Thorson
Professor of Art at Black Hawk College- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Black Hawk College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Professor of Art
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Aug 1999 - Present
Have taught a variety of classes, including: 2-D Design, 3-D Design, Drawing I & II, Life Drawing, Art Appreciation (online), Painting, Applications in Computer Art (intro to Adobe Creative Suite), Type & Digital Layout (InDesign), Graphic Design, Production & Prepress and Digital Imagery (PhotoShop). Currently servicing as Director of ArtSpace gallery. Chairing new committee: Cultural and Travel Experiences, whose primary goal is to develop short term travel experiences for BHC students in the U.S.A. and abroad. We hope to take students to Italy for a two week experience by spring or summer 2015.
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Publication/Marketing Coordinator
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Sep 1995 - Jul 1999
Designed print materials and coordinated all printing for this small private college. Created corporate identity package, signage, collateral materials, etc. Oversaw redesign of college's website. Helped develop strategic marketing plan, involved with writing and editing, art direction on photo shoots and public relations through University Relations office. Designed print materials and coordinated all printing for this small private college. Created corporate identity package, signage, collateral materials, etc. Oversaw redesign of college's website. Helped develop strategic marketing plan, involved with writing and editing, art direction on photo shoots and public relations through University Relations office.
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LinguiSystems
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Sep 1991 - Jan 1994
Designed marketing materials for this educational publisher. Involved with brainstorming, concept development, press checks, art direction on photo shoots. Created illustrations and product cover designs. Designed marketing materials for this educational publisher. Involved with brainstorming, concept development, press checks, art direction on photo shoots. Created illustrations and product cover designs.
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Education
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Northern Illinois University
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Painting -
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Painting/Graphic Design