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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 16+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2000
Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

    About Christopher P.

    My name is Christopher Previte, an Associate Professor of Digital Media Design. I fell in love with teaching over twenty years ago and truly enjoy the level of joy and infectious energy I feel from helping to create a collaborative and creative space where learning, progress, and hard work take place. I have taught and developed many courses including Intro to the Adobe Creative Suite; Digital Illustration and Vector Graphics; Digital Image Creation; Data Visualization; UX and Web Design; Digital Storytelling; and Visual Literacy. I earned my BFA in Illustration from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and later my MFA in Graphic Design from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Additionally, I am an artist, graphic designer, writer, and photographer who has enjoyed working creatively for over thirty years. In that time, I have created content and solutions in the areas of Illustration; Identity & Branding; Print & Web Design; Photography; and Event Media for such clients as Boston’s World Trade Center & Seaport Hotel; Fidelity Investments; The Harvard Lampoon; Nancy Kerrigan; Elton John & Stevie Wonder; Sail Boston; Wilson Farm; and numerous small businesses. My current practice explores themes of loss, responsibility, and impermanence through storytelling. I believe that art and design should be adaptable and nimble and that the best solutions are platform agnostic. My incredible wife, amazing daughter, two fuzzy dogs, and I live just north of Boston and enjoy traveling to new places, relaxing with family and friends, and cooking oodles of yummy food. Personally, I am a monster comic book geek and listen to an eclectic variety of music. I also play a pretty bad harmonica. Together, we will tackle the world of design, explore some new concepts, and develop new skill sets. Remember, you’re not in this alone. It’s gonna be a great time.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-2 PM
    Tuesday
    7 AM-2 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-2 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-2 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-2 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $34
    60 minutes
    $50
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    Experience

    Associate Professor

    Sep, 2017 - Present

    Franklin Pierce University

    Associate Professor: Digital Media Design, Franklin Pierce University, Rindge NH Full-time professor focusing on visual design, web design, and content creation for the web. I research and develop curriculum (on-campus and online), and teach courses that include UX/Interface Design, Data Visualization, Digital Storytelling and Visual Literacy. I also advise students and am the faculty lead for the program.

    Adjunct Professor

    Sep, 2017 - Present

    Southern New Hampshire University

    A Subject Matter Expert for the Graphic Design & Media Arts program, I research and develop curriculum. I also teach Graphics & Layout for Print Media, Desktop Publishing, Digital Publishing, and Graphic Design Portfolio online through the Brightspace learning management system.

    Visiting Lecturer

    Sep, 2017 - Dec, 2017

    University of Massachusetts, Lowell

    Courses included Advanced Typography, Graphic Design Studio, and UX/Web Design.

    Assistant Professor & Department Chair

    Jun, 2012 - Dec, 2017

    New England Institute of Art

    Soon after being asked to join the faculty of the continuing education department, I was also hired as a consultant to help rewrite the graphic design curriculum to better reflect what was current in the field. In 2010, I began teaching in the undergraduate degree program. In 2012, I was offered a full-time assignment. After being selected as chair, I worked with faculty and the curriculum committee to update the print-design focus to include web design and mobile development. This substantive change effort was approved by NEASC and reflected in the program’s new name, graphic & web design.

    Creative Director

    Jul, 2007 - Dec, 2011

    Wilson Farm

    My proposal submission to redesign their website was received so well, I was asked to come onboard full-time. I created and oversaw web, marketing and design solutions focused on broadening their core customer base and aligning with young, urban, foodie culture.

    Graphic Designer and Illustrator

    Sep, 2002 - Dec, 2006

    Valletti Design

    A former creative at Fidelity Images, Tony Valletti hired me to work on design and illustration projects for The Black Dog Clothing Co., Seaport Hotel, and Boston’s World Trade Center.

    Graphic Designer and Illustrator

    Apr, 2000 - Sep, 2002

    MacDonald & Associates

    Originally freelance talent, I was brought on full-time in 2000 as an in-house designer. My work focused primarily on stage set design and large-scale event graphics for clients such as Sail Boston, Harvard Lampoon, and Fidelity Investments.

    Education

    Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration

    Sep, 1989 - May, 1994

    Massachusetts College of Art and Design

    Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

    Oct, 2013 - Oct, 2015

    Vermont College of Fine Arts

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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