Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Summary
Websites
Affiliations
Software
Accomplishments
Timeline
Chris Skinner

Chris Skinner

Austin,TX

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Adjunct Professor - Introduction to Video Art, Intermediate Video Art

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
01.2009 - 05.2010

Guest Lecturer - Avant-Garde Film History, Screenwriting II

Emerson College
Boston, MA
01.2009 - 05.2009

Adjunct Professor - Video Art

State University of New York at Albany
09.2008 - 12.2008

Education

Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Studio Arts - Painting/Performance/Video

The University of Texas At Austin, Austin, TX
08.1997 - 05.2002

Master's of Fine Arts in Integrated Electronic Arts - Performance/Video/Music

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, NY
08.2002 - 05.2005

Skills

Academic advisement

In-class lectures

Student performance evaluation

Education technology

Faculty communication

Individualized support

Class organization

Online classes

Expertise in Music Production, Performance Studies, and Video

Classroom oversight

Student mentoring

Course planning

Student engagement

Individualized instruction

Lesson development

Learning assessments

Classroom management

Workshop facilitation

Academic growth

Curriculum delivery

Online class discussion

Project-based learning

Technology instructional tools

Mentoring and tutoring

Grading and evaluation

Business relationships

Multimedia integration

Classroom presentations

Lesson planning

Technology integration

Course curriculum

Curriculum creation

Professional networking

Subject matter expertise

Group dynamics

Research and analysis

Computer experience

Student motivation

Painting

Drawing

Sculpture

Photography

Videography

Lighting

Set Design

Costuming

Summary

From my childhood on, I've moved through visual arts practice and training to music education and developing computer music skills and later the ins and outs of the multi-layered processes behind video production. I've proven myself to be professional under tight production deadlines. I'm an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Driven by my passion for the arts, I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. People have described me as eager to contribute to team success and further advancing my professional skills. I have a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills, I am committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. I look forward to a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. I'm poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. I consider myself a dynamic individual with hands-on experience in music production and talent for navigating challenges. I'm known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset.

Affiliations

  • Ars Electronica
  • Franklin Furnace
  • Rhizome
  • The Yes Men

Software

Avid

Abode Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Ableton LIVE

Logic

Digital Performer

Adobe Creative Suite

Unity/C#

Final Cut

Lightworks

Accomplishments

Selected Public Exhibitions

-After the Fall, Moscow Biennial, 2013

-Blind Spot, Moscow International Film Festival, 2009, Kansk Festival, London, 2009

-Molecules to the Max, IMAX production, continuously screening internationally

-Worldshaving, Hallwalls, Buffalo, NY, May 2011

-The Sound of Art Release Party, Curated by ArtFagCity, Santos, New York, NY, November 2010

-Untitled (video screening and performance), The Stone, Manhattan, New York, October 2008

-D.A.A.T.M.I.B.I.H., Texas Educational Theatre Association annual conference, Dallas,
TX, January 2005

-Versionfest 03, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL, March 2003

-Sonoteque, Chicago, IL, March 2003

-Prix Ars Electronica 2003-CyberArts, Net Vision/Net Excellence, Vienna, Austria

-Next 5 Minutes 4, Amsterdam, September 2003

Selected Published Works

-Remote DVD Magazine (Denim and Diamonds videos), 2005

-Free Speech Television (Re-code.com videos), 2004

-Bloodlink Records (Denim and Diamonds audio/video work), enhanced CD-EP, 2004

-Asking For Trouble Records, Glasgow, Scotland, (The Meaning of Things, 7 inch single), 2004

-DVision DVD Magazine (Re-code.com videos), 2003

-SELECTFEST 4 DVD, (RETAG: Retroactive Logo Distribution video work), 2003

-SELECTFEST 4 CD, (Denim and Diamonds audio/video work), 2003

Selected Lectures and Workshops

-Guest artist talks, Texas Educational Theatre Association annual conference, Dallas, TX, January 2005

-Open End Gallery, Version 04, Chicago, IL, May 2004

-Heaven Gallery, Version 04, Chicago, IL, May 2004

-SELECTFEST, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL, November 2003

-Creative Rights Conference, Illegal-art.org, Philadelphia, PA, October 2003

-Brooklyn Underground Film Festival, Brooklyn, NY, October 2003

-FACT Centre, Liverpool, UK, May 2003

-Waygood Gallery, Newcastle, -UK, May 2003

-ICA (Institute of Contemporary Art), London, UK, May 2003

-The Lost Film Festival 8, Philadelphia, PA, April 2003

-Open End Gallery, Version 03, Chicago, IL, March 2003

Awards

-Net Art Commission, Rhizome and The New Museum, 2007-2008

-“Five Highest Rated Works”, Memefest, 2007

-Festival of Radical Communication, Slovenia, July 2007

-Eyebeam Resident Artist, 2005

-Future of the Present Grant, Franklin Furnace, 2006

-Software Art Award Finalist, Transmediale.04

Timeline

Adjunct Professor - Introduction to Video Art, Intermediate Video Art - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
01.2009 - 05.2010
Guest Lecturer - Avant-Garde Film History, Screenwriting II - Emerson College
01.2009 - 05.2009
Adjunct Professor - Video Art - State University of New York at Albany
09.2008 - 12.2008
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Master's of Fine Arts in Integrated Electronic Arts, Performance/Video/Music
08.2002 - 05.2005
The University of Texas At Austin - Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Studio Arts, Painting/Performance/Video
08.1997 - 05.2002
Chris Skinner