Patrice N. Anderson

Artist + Designer + Educator

Education:

• M.F.A., Visual Communication Design, Jacksonville State University,
  Jacksonville, AL (2017)

• B.F.A., Multimedia, Mississippi State University,
  Starkville, MS (1997)

• Graphic Design, Mississippi University for Women,
  Columbus, MS (1991 – 1994)

Experience:

• Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Art and Design, Jacksonville State University,

  Jacksonville, AL (2022)

  • Classes taught: Interactive II, Graphic Design II, Interactive Design Studio

• Adjunct, Department of Art, Jacksonville State University, 

  Jacksonville, AL (2018 – present)

  • Classes taught: Digital Literacy, Art Appreciation, Creative Thinking, Academic Success; Dual-Enrollment: Creative Thinking, Graphic Design Technologies

• Founder and Co-host, The Strange South, LLC, 

  Jacksonville, AL (2018 - Present)

  • Podcast on Southern folklore, bizarre stories, and exciting people and events

• Adjunct, Academy of Art, 

  San Francisco, CA (2018 – 2020)

  • Classes taught: Digital Design Studio 1 (graduate), Type 1 (undergraduate)

• Adjunct, College of Architecture, Art, & Design, Mississippi State University, 

  Starkville, MS (2019 – 2020)

  • Classes taught online synchronous: Multimedia 1 (App Prototyping) & Web 1 (HTML/CSS)

• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Art, Jacksonville State University, 

  Jacksonville, AL (2014 – 2017)

  • Taught Digital Literacy, developed curriculum, assisted in website reconstruction

• Lecturer, College of Architecture, Art, & Design, Mississippi State University, 

  Starkville, MS (2011 – 2014)

  • Developed and taught courses in Adobe Creative Suite, web, and digital fine arts

• Visiting Assistant Professor, College of Architecture, Art, & Design, Mississippi State University, 

  Starkville, MS (2010)

  • Developed and taught courses in Adobe Creative Suite, web, and interactive design.

• Freelance Web DESIGNER  and Consultant (2011 – present)

  • Creating websites for local and regional clients

• Web Developer, Gibens Creative Group,

  Tupelo, MS (2004 – 2010)

  • Directed web design operations, client interactions, front and back-end development

• Co-owner/Web Developer, Cymbalholic.com (2001 – 2021)

  • Created and managed web presence for an internationally-recognized forum

• Owner/Web Developer, Mudpie Media, LLC,

  Columbus, MS (1999 – 2002)

  • Started full-time business creating custom websites.

• Multimedia/Web Developer, Peavey Electronics, Inc.,

  Meridian, MS (1997 – 2000)

  • Developed interactive training guides and website interactive design and applications.

Courses Taught:

• Digital Design Studio - Graduate  (AAU, GR 605)

• Type 1 - (AAU GR )

• Art Appreciation (JSU, ART 202)

• Digital Literacy (JSU, ART 341)

• Intro to Computing for Artists and Designers (MSU, ART 242)

• Creative Thinking (JSU, ART 130)

• Graphic Design II (JSU, ART 343)

• Interactive II (JSU, ART 443)

• Interactive Design Studio (JSU, ART 621)

• Graphic Design Technologies (JSU, ART 131)

• Advanced Computer Studio (Web II) (MSU, ART 4883)

• Multimedia I (MSU, ART 4813)

• Directed Individual Studies (MSU, ART)

• Fine Arts Digital (MSU, ART 4863)

Committees:

• MSU Department of Art Alumni Taskforce (2013)

• MSU Department of Art Technology Committee, Mississippi State, MS (2011 – 2012)

• MSU Department of Art Senior Thesis Committees, Mississippi State, MS (2012)

• MSU CAAD Communications Committee, Mississippi State, MS (2012)

Skills:

• Skills: Web Development (HTML/XHTML, CSS, UI/UX) - Expert-level; Adobe Creative Suite

  (Graphic, Web, Audio, Video Design) - Expert-level; Multimedia & Visual Communication

  (Motion Graphics, XD, Figma, Procreate, HTML5 Canvas) - Advanced; Podcasting & Storytelling

Awards and Honors:

• “10 Alabama Graphic Designers and Artists You Will Want To Hire,” Bittbox.com (2017)

• “Thin Legs,” Best in Video, Glitch: National Juried Design Competition, Starkville, MS (2017)

• “Beatrice: #badasswomenofshakespeare series,” 2nd Runner-up, Glitch, Starkville, MS (2017)

• Silver ADDY Award, Tuscaloosa Ad Federation, Tuscaloosa, AL (2009)

• Ten ADDY Awards, MS Delta Ad Federation, Greenville, MS (2008)

• Six Gold ADDY Awards and Best in Show, Golden Triangle Ad Federation, Columbus, MS (2002)

National Presentations:

• “Converging Paths: Navigating the Intersection of Design Education and AI,” Panelist, SECAC, Richmond,

  Virginia (2023) - Proposal Accepted

• “From Three Credits to Street Credit: Building Outcomes in Design Curricula that are Client Relevant,”

  Co-Chair, SECAC, Chattanooga, TN (2019)

• “How Can We Assist You Today? Possibilities for Higher Ed Arts Outreach in K - 12 Settings,” Panelist,

  SECAC, Birmingham, AL (2018)

• “Learning from Jazz: Create Your Own Design Lineage,” Co-Presenter, AIGA Design Educators Community

  Conference, Bozeman, MT (2016)

Presentations / Lectures / Workshops:

• “Tales from the Campfire,” The Strange South Live Podcast, Oxford, AL (2023)

• “Kaleidoscope: The Strange South,” Live Podcast, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL (2023)

• “Live at Romarin et Corbeaux,” The Strange South Live Podcast, Oxford, AL (2022)

• “The Strange South,” Live Podcast, PodX, Nashville, TN (2019)

• “Cyanotype Workshop,” The Arts Collective, Jacksonville, AL (2016)

• “Build A Craft Blog in WordPress,” MSU Fiber Arts Club, Mississippi State, MS (2013)

• “WordPress Basics,” Art Faculty Workshop, Mississippi State, MS (2012)

• “Establishing Your Own Business Website,” Renasant Center for IDEAs, Tupelo, MS (2006)

• “Web Graphics and Sound,” Mississippi Educational Computing Association (MECA), Jackson, MS (1999)

• “Spotlight Session on Technology and Creativity,” Panelist, National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), San Diego, CA (1998)

• “Creating Exciting Music and Art for the Web,” Ninth Annual International Conference on Telecommunications & Hypermedia (Tel*ED), New Orleans, LA (1998)

• “Web Design and Creation Techniques,” Department of Technology and Education, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS (1998)

• “Advanced Techniques for Development of Interactive Multimedia,” Department of Technology and Education, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS (1998)

• “Introduction to Adobe Photoshop,” Department of Technology and Education, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS (1998)

• “Imagery Creation from Everyday Objects,” Department of Technology and Education, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS (1997)

• “Advanced World Wide Web,” Continuing Education, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS (1997 – 2000)

Articles, Press, Etc.:

• “Local podcasters host live show at Jax State,” The Anniston Star, Ashley Morrison, Anniston, AL April 2023

• The Strange South Podcast Interview, “In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson,” Troy Public Radio, Troy AL, October 2019

• Online Facilitator, “41st Annual Student Competitive Exhibition,” Mississippi State University Department of Art, January 2013

• Author, “Establishing Your Own Business Website,” two-part series, Mississippi Business Journal, June 2006

• “Part-time collaboration pays off for Mudpie Media,” Mississippi Business Journal, August 2002

Organizations:

• Member, Calhoun Chamber of Commerce, Anniston, AL (2023)

• Member, SECAC (2018-present)

• Member, The University & College Designers Association (UCDA) (2015)

• Member, AIGA, Birmingham, AL (2012 – present)

• Member, Foundations in Art: Theory and Education (FATE) (2015 – 2017)

• Phi Kappa Phi, Member, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL (2016-2017)

• Founder & Faculty Sponsor, MSU Art Web Collective, Mississippi State, MS (2012 – 2014)

• Chairperson, MSU Department of Art Alumni Association, Mississippi State, MS (2012 – 2013)

• E-club Faculty Member, Mississippi State, MS (2012 – 2013)

• Fiber Arts Club Faculty Member, Mississippi State, MS (2012 – 2013)

Exhibitions:

• Statements: 50 Years of Making, MSU’s Department of Art 50th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition, Mississippi State University (Spring 2018)

• Annual Student Show, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL (Spring 2016)

• Martin-Lett Gallery of Art, “Into the Woods,” Oxford, AL (June 2015)

• Jemison-Carnegie Heritage Hall Museum, “Alternative Process Photography,” Talladega, AL (July 2015)