Mark Dial
Iowa City,Iowa
Summary
Experienced visual media producer and educator with strong background in the all aspects of television, digital media, and film production. Excels in developing interdisciplinary communication, collaboration, and aligning efforts with departmental goals. Skilled in curriculum development and known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Coe College
08.2024 - Current
- Teaching Digital Media and Time Based Media courses, providing instruction to up to ten undergraduate students.
- Actively encouraged group participation in one another's individual video projects.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts ie. image composition, location sound recording, and lighting ratios.
Adjunct Instructor
Kirkwood Community College
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Taught Introduction to Digital Photography and 2D design classes.
- Introduced students to numerous photographic exercises designed to shift perception of compositional space.
- Improved overall student expereince by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual needs.
Associate Faculty
Bradley University
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Taught Introduction to Black and White Photography, Commercial Studio Lighting
- Instructed and evaluated students in preparation of photographic portfolio for publication and exhibition. ART 426
Associate Director for Television
Western Illinois University
08.2001 - 06.2018
- Led production crews of up to fifteen personnel, supervising daily studio and field productions. Including multiple annual Live Event productions.
- Assisted senior leadership in recruitment, fundraising and marketing campaign media.
- Managed cross-campus departments for multiple large-scale television projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
Adjunct Instructor
Southeastern Community College
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Taught Introduction to Film and Video Production I.
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum aligned with course objectives and student needs.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Collaborated with faculty to improve instructional strategies and program development initiatives.
Adjunct Film Instructor
Trident Technical College
08.1999 - 08.2001
- Co-created and co-taught FLM 216 a Film Practicum that provided an environment for students to work with industry professionals on a short film project. Students were involved in every aspect of the film production process, from pre-production through production.
- Taught editing, screenwriting, color photography.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on emerging trends within the film industry, integrating new ideas into course content as appropriate.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Visual Arts
Vermont College of Fine Art
Montpelier, VT08-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking
Western Illinois
Macomb, IL12-1986
Skills
- Video production expertise
- Adobe CS
- Sound Recording
- Digital Cinematography
- Live event broadcasting
- Digital and Analogue Photography
- Teaching
- Directing
- Podcast production management
- Television production management
- Content editing
- Curriculum development
Professional Experience
Owner Operator
Johnny Grey Productions - Chicago (1998-2001) - A full service film and video production house whose clients included, Comedy Central, MTV, United Cerebral Palsy, Chicago Gateway Green and the National College of Chiropractic.
Short Films-Writer/Director
Plain Folk (2010) - An ethnographic film investigating time passing and togetherness.
McDonough County (2009) - A short subject documentary depicting day to day events in a mid-american county.
Model Citizen (2001) - A short subject comedy investigating futility and middle class archetypes.
Crisp (2000)- A short subject comedy about two brothers somewhere in rural america.
Executive Producer
Shadowrun: The Movie- Acquired movie option for popular RPG game and developed for studio franchising in Los Angeles.
Producer
The Last Confession (2002)-
Cypress Gardens; The Story of a Vision Realized (2000)- Feature Length documentary spanning four centuries at the South Carolina plantation known as Dean Hall.
Dining Chicago - (1996-2000)- Regional Emmy Award winner showcasing Chicagoland restaurants.
Cooking Kids- An episodic children's television show promoting the Medical University of South Carolinas' Cooking Kids Cookbook.
First Assistant Director
The Corn Dog Man (1999) - Winner-Philadelphia International Film Festival, North Hampton Film Festival, St. Louis International Film Festival.
Accomplishments
- Produced television programming for the Dealing with Difference Institute at Western Illinois University which led to international recognition of institutes' mission.
- Created and taught Adventures in Filmmaking at Western Illinois University. A one week summer camp workshop exploring film production for high school age students.
- Produced and directed Apples Video Magazine; a monthly thirty minute professional development television program, focused on early childhood development programming. Apples Magazine was created by the Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood at Western Illinois University funded by the State of Illinois Department of Education.
- Managed dozens of broadcasting student internships at Western Illinois University/UniversityTelevision.
Awards
Best Short Subject Comedy - South Carolina Colossal Film Crawl - 2001
CASE Award Winner - 2008
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Coe College
08.2024 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Kirkwood Community College
08.2023 - 06.2025
Associate Faculty
Bradley University
08.2023 - 06.2024
Adjunct Instructor
Southeastern Community College
08.2011 - 06.2013
Associate Director for Television
Western Illinois University
08.2001 - 06.2018
Adjunct Film Instructor
Trident Technical College
08.1999 - 08.2001
Master of Fine Arts - Visual Arts
Vermont College of Fine Art
Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking
Western Illinois
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