Savannah
Mark Alan
Bazil
Savannah
- B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- B.S., Michigan State University
First year at SCAD:
2005
Credentials/past experience:
Designer/illustrator, Á la Carte advertising; art director, Young & Rubicam Advertising; creative supervisor, Henderson Advertising; CEO, creative director, Bazil-Victory Advertising; vice president, creative director, Erwin-Penland Advertising
Most significant accomplishment(s):
"After just eight years in the industry, I found the courage to start my own advertising agency, built on the principles that I felt were important. Fortunately, it was highly successful, and eventually allowed many other talented people to be equally successful."
Awards, recognition, honors:
More than 140 advertising awards, including the Clio, EFFIE, ADDY, Matrix, Caddy, PICA and Telly
Organizations:
The New York Art Directors Club, The American Advertising Federation, Telly Awards Silver Council Inductee, Adobe Creative Professionals Advisory Board, Academic Advisory Board Member For McGraw Hill Publications, Wiley Faculty Network
Inspiration for teaching:
"I was blessed with some very talented, highly motivated teachers and mentors along the way. Now it's my turn to pay some of that back."
Courses:
- ADVE 130 Introduction to Advertising
- ADVE 304 Art Direction I
- ADVE 334 Art Direction II
- ADVE 354 Advertising for Alternative Media
- ADVE 410 Branding Theory
- ADVE 420 Branding Studio
- ADVE 430 Advertising Design Self-promotion
- ADVE 438 Off-campus Advertising Seminar
- ADVE 447 Art Direction for Broadcast
- ADVE 502 Art Direction and Typography Essentials
- ADVE 709 Advertising Studio I: Creative Strategies
- ADVE 719 Advertising Studio II: Branding Solutions
- ADVE 729 Art Direction
- ADVE 739 Advertising Production
- ADVE 749 Advertising M.A. Final Project
- ADVE 751 Advertising for Alternative Media
- ADVE 768 Off-campus Seminar in Advertising
- ADVE 770 Advertising Portfolio
- ADVE 779T Graduate Teaching Internship
Artist statement:
"First, I see it. Then, if I'm lucky, I capture it for all to see."
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Eun-Jeong
Choi
Savannah
- B.F.A., Sejong University
- M.F.A., Sejong University
- M.F.A., Academy of Art University
First year at SCAD:
2010
Credentials/past experience:
Art director, Arnell Group; graphic designer with more than 13 years' experience
Awards, recognition, honors:
ARC International Annual Report Competition; Gold Award, Annual Report, Con Edison; Silver Award, Annual Report Cover Design, Con Edison; Bronze Award, Online Annual Report, Con Edison
Organizations:
AIGA, Art Directors Club, Type Directors Club
Inspiration for teaching:
Nothing motivates her more than watching talent develop and intellect mature, and she counts it a privilege to be a part of that process. She also realizes that this growth is reciprocal, as she learns from and is challenged by her students. She is inspired by her students' ambition, educated by their learning and driven by their success.
Courses:
- ADVE 304 Art Direction I
- ADVE 323 Advertising Design and Typography
- ADVE 430 Advertising Design Self-Promotion
- ADVE 749 Advertising M.A. Final Project
Artist statement:
"Successful design execution involves not only talent and vision, but also discipline and flexibility. Push yourself. Do something unique, something you've never tried before. And keep in mind that powerful design often gains strength from its simplicity."
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Clark
DeLashmet
Savannah
- B.F.A., graphic design, Mississippi State University, 2002
- M.F.A., graphic design, SCAD, 2008
Credentials/past experience:
Interactive art director, BFG Interactive; graphic designer, JCB Inc.; graphic designer, Counterpart Communication Design; graphic designer, Chung Design; graphic designer, Favermann Design
Awards, recognition, honors:
National Silver ADDY
Publications and/or presentations:
Designing Sustainable Packaging, 2009
Inspiration for teaching:
"To see others succeed."
Courses:
- ADVE 200 Advertising Perspectives and Profiles
- ADVE 300 Digital Production Skills for Advertising Designers
- ADVE 351 Web Advertising
- ADVE 739 Advertising Production
Arlene
Distel
Savannah
B.S., advertising, Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University
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First year at SCAD:
2009
Credentials/past experience:
Creative group head, McCann Worldgroup; copy director, Comcast; instructor, AAAA Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Directed Jason Alexander of "Seinfeld" fame in a series of award-winning commercials for Conectiv Energy
Awards, recognition, honors:
ADDYs, Tellys, Art Directors Club, CTAM
Organizations:
Philadelphia Ad Club, Savannah Chamber of Commerce
Publications and/or presentations:
AdWeek; Keynote speaker, American Marketing Association, Charleston
Inspiration for teaching:
"Giving back to the ad industry and sharing my love for the craft of copywriting with young, talented minds."
Courses:
- ADVE 130 Introduction to Advertising Design
- ADVE 204 Creative Copywriting
- ADVE 321 Copywriting for Print
Artist statement:
"No one buys anything when they're asleep. You have to wake them up first."
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Stephen T.
Hall
Savannah
- A.A.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
- B.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology
- M.A., Syracuse University
First year at SCAD:
2005
Credentials/past experience:
Vice president, creative director, Saatchi & Saatchi; adjunct lecturer, Rochester Institute of Technology; president, Rochester Advertising Federation; founded own firm
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Created an advertising campaign for Kodak that won the Best of Show National ADDY Award; rose through the professional ranks to become a vice president and creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising; wrote master's thesis on ad schools in the United States
Awards, recognition, honors:
Numerous ADDY Awards, Andy Award, Art Directors Award, Clio Award, Sawyer Award for campaign of the year
Organizations:
American Advertising Federation, The One Club
Publications and/or presentations:
Advertising Age, Adweek, Communication Arts, Graphis, Archive and The New York Times
Inspiration for teaching:
"The desire to pass along what I've learned to a new generation of creative people."
Courses:
- ADVE 150 Creative Concepting
- ADVE 304 Art Direction I
- ADVE 410 Branding Theory
- ADVE 430 Advertising Design Self-Promotion
- ADVE 792 Advertising M.F.A. Visual Thesis
Artist statement:
"I'm looking for the next big idea."
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Chercy
Lott
Savannah
- B.F.A., Millikin University
- M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
First year at SCAD:
2001
Credentials/past experience:
Art director, McGill Multimedia/Mosaic OPG; founded personal firm; freelance artist
Awards, recognition, honors:
ADDY Logo Design, Silver Award; ADDY Advertising Industry Self-promotion, Silver Award
Organizations:
ADDY chair for local AAF chapter, Type Directors Club, AIGA, American Advertising Federation
Courses:
- ADVE 130 Introduction to Advertising Design
- ADVE 207 Fundamentals of Typography for Advertising Designers
- ADVE 300 Digital Production Skills for Advertising Design
- ADVE 304 Art Direction I
- ADVE 323 Advertising Design and Typography
- ADVE 334 Art Direction II
- ADVE 503 Software and Production Essentials
- ADVE 705 Typography for Advertising Designers
- ADVE 719 Advertising Studio II: Branding Solutions
- ADVE 739 Advertising Production
- GRDS 201 Introduction to Graphic Design
- GRDS 205 Typography I
- GRDS 243 Digital Page and Web Graphics
- GRDS 353 Typography II
Art
Novak
Savannah
- B.S., journalism, Northwestern University
- M.A., advertising, Michigan State University
First year at SCAD:
2005
Credentials/past experience:
Creative director and copywriter at agencies in Minneapolis, Chicago and Boston
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Adviser to two first-place teams, district level of National Student Advertising Competition
Awards, recognition, honors:
Emmy, One Show Silver, CLIO certificates, New York Film Festival, Telly Award
Organizations:
Mensa
Publications and/or presentations:
Author, "Doglegs"; ads have been recognized in Communication Arts advertising annual
Inspiration for teaching:
"Trying to help students create advertising the way I would try to do it if I had it to do over again."
Courses:
- ADVE 130 Introduction to Advertising Design
- ADVE 200 Advertising Perspectives and Profiles
- ADVE 204 Creative Copywriting
- ADVE 314 Specialized Copywriting
- ADVE 321 Copywriting for Print
- ADVE 435 Global Advertising
- ADVE 450 Competition Preparatory Work
- ADVE 460 Competition Creative and Presentation Work
- ADVE 727 Exploring Copywriting Genres
- ADVE 731 Advertising Copywriting
- ADVE 737 Capturing the Authentic Voice
Artist statement:
"Helping to improve the standard of living and the success of companies and organizations while, at the same time, raising the standards of verbal and visual communication - this is the challenge of advertising; advertising that meets this challenge has the right to be considered art."
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Luke Longstreet
Sullivan
Savannah
B.A., St. Olaf College
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First year at SCAD:
2011
Credentials/past experience:
More than 30 years experience in advertising working at three elite agencies, The Martin Agency, Richmond; Fallon, Minneapolis; GSD&M, Austin
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Author of popular advertising text "Hey Whipple, Squeeze This: A Guide to Creating Great Advertising." The book has been translated into five languages and is in its 12th year of print, with its fully-updated 4th edition due in February 2012.
Awards, recognition, honors:
Won 21 medals in the One Show
In the news:
SCAD press release (Oct. 10, 2012): SCAD chair of advertising, Luke Sullivan, named one of "The 15 Most Important Marketing Strategy Thinkers Today" by Business Insider
Organizations:
Board of The One Club, 2006-2008
Inspiration for teaching:
Years of mentoring students at the agencies I've worked and the reception of my book from colleges, universities and ad schools.
Courses:
ADVE 709 Advertising Studio I: Creative Strategies
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Sean
Trapani
Savannah
B.A., philosophy, English, Florida State University
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First year at SCAD:
2005
Credentials/past experience:
Writer, creative director, Erwin-Penland, TMP Worldwide and The Smith Agency
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Industry leaders and fellow educators across the United States endorse his book developed for introductory students.
Awards, recognition, honors:
Nearly 100 industry awards at the local, regional and national level
Organizations:
American Advertising Federation
Publications and/or presentations:
"Nets, Locks and Erasers: the only three things people ever buy."
Inspiration for teaching:
"A deep respect for anyone brave enough to be in this business."
Courses:
- ADVE 150 Creative Concepting
- ADVE 410 Branding Theory
Artist statement:
"Of all the communication channels, none are so polluted by poor execution as advertising. My approach to the profession is anchored in the belief that advertising should reward the viewer of the ad. That reward could be a laugh, a moment of reflection or simply a new insight into themselves. Advertising needs to be effective. But it should also add to the culture of its intended audience, not degrade it."
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Mick
Ulichney
eLearning, Savannah
- B.F.A., The University of Akron
- M.F.A., Kent State University
First year at SCAD:
2008
Credentials/past experience:
Vice president, creative director, ST&P Marketing Communications; manager of graphic communications, The Little Tikes Co.; vice president, creative director, Brubaker and Associates; senior art director, The Jayme Organization; art director, Ketchum Communications, Full-Service Advertising; art director, Meldrum & Fewsmith Advertising; adjunct professor, University of Akron, Kent State University
Most significant accomplishment(s):
"To annually see my paintings hanging in the gallery walls of the Cleveland Museum of Art during the prestigious May Shows."
Awards, recognition, honors:
ADDY Awards including Best of Show, Gold, Silver and Bronze; Cleveland Society of Communicating Artist Awards; Penny Awards including Best of Show; CASE National Grand Gold; Columbus International Film & Video Festival Award
In the news:
SCAD press release:
Organizations:
American Advertising Federation, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Butler Museum of American Art, Telfair Museum of Art
Inspiration for teaching:
"My eldest son is a gifted artist. As a parent and artist, I closely followed his growth and accomplishments while at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio. I was impressed with how his CCAD faculty shaped his life and character as they nurtured his talent and skills.
"This observation led me to my teaching philosophy. The students in my classes are the children of parents like me. I understand that they have entrusted me with the care of their young men and women and depend on me to prepare them for a successful career in their field of interest. I embrace this responsibility and take this approach with every student."
"This observation led me to my teaching philosophy. The students in my classes are the children of parents like me. I understand that they have entrusted me with the care of their young men and women and depend on me to prepare them for a successful career in their field of interest. I embrace this responsibility and take this approach with every student."
Courses:
- ADVE 130 Introduction to Advertising Design
- ADVE 200 Advertising Perspectives and Profiles
- ADVE 304 Art Direction I
- ADVE 334 Art Direction II
- ADVE 355 Not-for-Profit Advertising
- ADVE 430 Advertising Design Self Promotion
- ADVE 719 Advertising Studio II: Branding Solutions
- ADVE 729 Art Direction
- ADVE 749 Advertising M.A. Final Project
Artist statement:
"I'm an artist with an artist's drive to create, a dreamer with a dreamer's desire to discover what could be, and a romantic with a romantic's insatiable passion for squeezing everything I can out of this gift of life."
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Atlanta
Gregg F.
Bauer
Atlanta
B.F.A., art, University of Akron, 1980
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First year at SCAD:
2006
Credentials/past experience:
Creative director and account supervisor, Max Advertising; creative director and account supervisor, Zoom Design Studios; art director, Turner Broadcasting System Inc.; art director, Creative Services; art director and designer, William Mills and Associates; instructor, Atlanta College of Art
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Produced hour-long documentary on The Varsity restaurant's history, PBS; published and creative-directed a coffee table book on The Varsity restaurant's history; published and creative-directed a book on Mary Mac's Tea Room restaurant history and cookbook; published and creative-directed "I Remember When," a book on the history of baseball in the South; oversaw advertising and collateral design for CNN during the Gulf War
Awards, recognition, honors:
ADDYs, Show South Awards, BPME Awards, Galaxy Awards and CTAM Awards, Service Industry Advertising Award, Atlanta CowParade, Piedmont Park Arts Festival Poster Competition, Atlanta Symphony Poster Competition
Organizations:
AIGA; past vice president and member, Business Network International Midtown Chapter; past board member, Push Push Theater; past Steering Committee member, Inman Park Cooperative Preschool; past Board Member and current member, Druid Hills Civic Association
Courses:
- ADVE 304 Art Direction I
- ADVE 430 Advertising Design Self-promotion
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Art
Halperin
Atlanta
B.S., marketing, Bowling Green State University
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First year at SCAD:
2006
Credentials/past experience:
Creative director, J. Walter Thompson Co., The Richards Group, Tracy-Locke Advertising; principal and creative director, Atlanta Advertising Group
Most significant accomplishment(s):
National and global integrated advertising campaigns for Ford, IBM, GE, Phillips Petroleum, Georgia Pacific, Home Box Office and other clients
Awards, recognition, honors:
Contributor to the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection of the Best Advertising in America, Cable TV and Marketing Association National Award, and International Film Festival Award
Inspiration for teaching:
Dr. Maurice Mandel
Courses:
ADVE 200Advertising Perspectives and Profiles
ADVE 204 Creative Copywriting
ADVE 302 Business Practices of Advertising
ADVE 321 Copywriting for Print
ADVE 501 Advertising and Copywriting Essentials
ADVE 731 Advertising Copywriting
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ADVE 204 Creative Copywriting
ADVE 302 Business Practices of Advertising
ADVE 321 Copywriting for Print
ADVE 501 Advertising and Copywriting Essentials
ADVE 731 Advertising Copywriting
J. Mark
Rokfalusi
Atlanta
- B.F.A., advertising design, Ohio University
- M.F.A., advertising design, Syracuse University
First year at SCAD:
2006
Credentials/past experience:
Instructor, Cooper School of Art, Syracuse University, The Portfolio Center, Atlanta College of Art
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Created communication design department at Atlanta College of Art and course outlines for graphic design, advertising and illustration; created Advertising Certificate Program for adult education division at Atlanta College of Art; established, with sister, the Sue Rokfalusi Scholarship for communication majors at SCAD Atlanta; board member for two years, AIGA Education Committee, Atlanta chapter
Awards, recognition, honors:
Cleveland Art Directors Shows, Communication Arts Magazine, Art Direction Magazine Awards, fine art pieces accepted in juried shows in Ohio
Organizations:
Crafts Council Member
Publications and/or presentations:
Moderator for Atlanta Advertising Department's "Out to Launch" program, SCAD Atlanta Chapter of AIGA "What's Next" presentation
Inspiration for teaching:
"Seeing a need for more accurate and realistic job presentation in the advertising, graphic design and illustration fields. Also, wanting to give students the right and most up-to-date information on what the industry is looking for so the students will be prepared to hit the ground running. And being able to give back."
Artist statement:
"A life in art is a constantly changing journey. You never know what direction it will take you and who or what will inspire you to your next level and accomplishments. The excitement of the process is the most stimulating and motivating factor in my career as an educator and a fine artist."
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Judy
Salzinger
Atlanta
B.F.A., Moore College of Art
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First year at SCAD:
2006
Credentials/past experience:
Principal, JSalzinger Designs; vice president, creative director, CrossMedia/Golin-Harris International; vice president, creative director, Creative Event Marketing Inc.; president, BTS Designs LTD.; senior designer, C. Henning Studios; package designer, Revlon Inc.; package designer, Container Corporation of America
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Art direction, concept work, 2002 Nintendo of America E3 launch of the Game Cube; creative direction for top sponsors of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games; creative direction for top sponsors of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games
Awards, recognition, honors:
First place, best use and execution of special finishes, PIAG; first place, best of category, PIAG; first place, award of excellence, PIAG
Organizations:
Atlanta Ad Club, High Museum of Art
Publications and/or presentations:
WIRED, Advertising Age, Creativity, Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Atlanta Journal Constitution
Inspiration for teaching:
"Strong desire to share my experience and knowledge of the industry."
Courses:
- ADVE 304 Art Direction I
- ADVE 410 Branding Theory
- ADVE 719 Advertising Studio II: Branding Solutions
Artist statement:
"I design experiences because I love people, I love life and I love discovery. I believe in challenging my skills and stepping out of my comfort zone - always trying something new. I begin my work by dreaming, adapting and putting myself in place of the consumer. And I am never satisfied until I believe my work has achieved the 'wow' factor."
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Keith Weaver
Atlanta
Hong Kong
Richard
Dunn
Hong Kong
- B.S., University of Durham.
- M.A., University of Durham.
Credentials/past experience:
Richard Dunn has worked as a copywriter at JWT, Ogilvy and Robson Brown, as well as head of regional copywriting activities for FOX International Channels' global Ad Sales division. With experience from across the globe in several of the world's greatest advertising agencies, Dunn developed expertise in communication techniques, analytical and strategic skills, and specialized digital, "above the line," "below the line" and "through the line" advertising and production acumen.
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Ronald D.
Wilcox
Hong Kong
- B.F.A., Washington University in St. Louis
- M.F.A., Syracuse University
First year at SCAD:
2011
Credentials/past experience:
Executive vice president, group creative director, Arnold Worldwide; senior vice president, creative director, Hill Holiday Boston; vice president, associate creative director, DMB&B, St. Louis
Awards, recognition, honors:
Emmy Award for Public Service, the One Show, Art Directors Club, London International Award, Communication Arts, Archive, D&AD, Silver Effie Award for Citizens Bank, Gold, Silver Hatch Awards and Obie Award
Inspiration for teaching:
"With more than 20 years of advertising experience leading large creative groups and working with national and global clients, teaching provides the opportunity to give back some of my knowledge and experience to young students. My goal is to help them understand the marketplace today and acquire the right tools and strategies to work in the advertising/communications field."
Courses:
ADVE 130 Introduction to Advertising Design
Artist statement:
"Starting with an idea will always take us on new roads of discovery, versus starting with only an execution."
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Mick
Ulichney
eLearning, Savannah
- B.F.A., The University of Akron
- M.F.A., Kent State University
First year at SCAD:
2008
Credentials/past experience:
Vice president, creative director, ST&P Marketing Communications; manager of graphic communications, The Little Tikes Co.; vice president, creative director, Brubaker and Associates; senior art director, The Jayme Organization; art director, Ketchum Communications, Full-Service Advertising; art director, Meldrum & Fewsmith Advertising; adjunct professor, University of Akron, Kent State University
Most significant accomplishment(s):
"To annually see my paintings hanging in the gallery walls of the Cleveland Museum of Art during the prestigious May Shows."
Awards, recognition, honors:
ADDY Awards including Best of Show, Gold, Silver and Bronze; Cleveland Society of Communicating Artist Awards; Penny Awards including Best of Show; CASE National Grand Gold; Columbus International Film & Video Festival Award
In the news:
SCAD press release:
Organizations:
American Advertising Federation, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Butler Museum of American Art, Telfair Museum of Art
Inspiration for teaching:
"My eldest son is a gifted artist. As a parent and artist, I closely followed his growth and accomplishments while at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio. I was impressed with how his CCAD faculty shaped his life and character as they nurtured his talent and skills.
"This observation led me to my teaching philosophy. The students in my classes are the children of parents like me. I understand that they have entrusted me with the care of their young men and women and depend on me to prepare them for a successful career in their field of interest. I embrace this responsibility and take this approach with every student."
"This observation led me to my teaching philosophy. The students in my classes are the children of parents like me. I understand that they have entrusted me with the care of their young men and women and depend on me to prepare them for a successful career in their field of interest. I embrace this responsibility and take this approach with every student."
Courses:
- ADVE 130 Introduction to Advertising Design
- ADVE 200 Advertising Perspectives and Profiles
- ADVE 304 Art Direction I
- ADVE 334 Art Direction II
- ADVE 355 Not-for-Profit Advertising
- ADVE 430 Advertising Design Self Promotion
- ADVE 719 Advertising Studio II: Branding Solutions
- ADVE 729 Art Direction
- ADVE 749 Advertising M.A. Final Project
Artist statement:
"I'm an artist with an artist's drive to create, a dreamer with a dreamer's desire to discover what could be, and a romantic with a romantic's insatiable passion for squeezing everything I can out of this gift of life."
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