3D Motion Design 2- Adjunct Faculty - Online (Remote) - College of Arts and Media
Job Description
Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University is Arizona’s premier private Christian university.
The College of Arts and Media offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach for our online campus.
Why Work at GCU:
- Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
- 401(k)
- Employee Perks and Discounts
Course: 3D Motion Design 2
This course focuses on building creative skillsets, with an emphasis on developing the principles and processes of 3D motion graphics using industry standard tools and techniques. Students demonstrate the design aesthetics and practical technical skills needed to enter the field of motion graphics. Technology requirement: Students provide their own laptop and mouse.
What You Will Do:
- Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom
- Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes
- Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University
What You Will Bring:
- Preferred: Master’s degree AND
- 3 or more years’ experience in the design industry
- Minimum: bachelor’s degree in animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling, graphic design, advertising, or an equivalent degree in the visual arts
- Skills in the following are required: 12 Principles of Animation, understanding of graphic design and how it relates to motion graphics, motion graphics trends, motion production pipeline, understanding of typography and its use in motion, color theory, shot structure, modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering. Skills teaching the following software programs are required: Maya, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Job titles that fit the criteria: Graphic Designer, 2D Animator, 3D Animator, Motion Graphics Designer, Interactive Designer, Multimedia Designer, Creative Director, Art Director.
*Portfolio will be requested for review of application documents*
Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:
- Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees
- Any applicable licenses/certifications
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Application Instructions
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Apply OnlinePosted: 9/5/2024
Job Status: Part Time
Job Reference #: R000055849