Jae Minard

Artist with decades of experience as a filmmaker, educator, and interactive media producer. Skilled in documentary production, sculpture, and teaching. Adept at inspiring students in art and design, with a strong foundation in contemporary art practices and multimedia production. Excited to return to teaching, building on past art education experience.

• Teaching Assistant at Zen Monastery Raku Workshop, Zen Mountain Monastery, Mount Tremper, NY, 08/01/06, Supported Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei with preparing materials, mixing glazes, wedging clay, loading and unloading kilns, and supporting students from hand-building through raku firing in a week-long workshop exploring zen and raku pottery.
• Art Teacher, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA, 07/01/06, 08/31/06, Designed and taught courses in drawing, sculpture, and contemporary art history., Advised high school students on developing college portfolios.
• Course Designer, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, 10/01/05, 05/31/06, Designed and proposed 'Synergistic Form,' an interdisciplinary course in art and architecture.
• Teaching Assistant, Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Art Program, Pittsburgh, PA, 01/01/05, 08/31/05, Taught sculpture and assisted students in woodshop and foundry projects.
• Digital Media Instructor, Carnegie Mellon School of Art, Pittsburgh, PA, 2007, Taught digital imaging and 3D animation using Final Cut and Maya.

• Wheel 1, Sarah Bloom, Newburgh Pottery
• Wheel 2, Brian Recchia, Newburgh Pottery
• Mountain Bowl Raku Workshop, Hojin Jody Kimmel
• Raku Summer Intensive, Dave Moldover, Newburgh Pottery

• Filmmaker in Residence / Multimedia Art Instructor, Contemplative Semester, Marlboro, VT, 09/01/24, 12/31/24, Produced a documentary film featuring students and faculty in a meditation program with art, ceramics, and photography., Led workshops in photography, cinematography, and podcast production., Mentored and advised students on capstone projects, including ceramics and film production.
• Co-Producer / Reporter, RadioLab, WNYC, New York, NY, 07/01/23, Present, Co-produced and reported stories on social change, ethics, and consciousness., Episodes include 'The Secret to a Long Life' and 'Someone or Something?' (in post-production).
• Director and Editor, CoinFund, New York, NY, 05/01/24, 09/30/24, Directed and edited a roundtable video with Web3 animation founders.
• Video Producer and Editor, Extinction Rebellion NYC, Sunrise, GreenFaith, New York, NY, 09/01/19, 09/30/21, Produced documentaries and social media content for climate justice organizations., Collaborated with indigenous water protectors and climate activists globally.