Professor of Visual Communication Design

Media Arts Center 402A
304-336-8531
mkang@westliberty.edu

EDUCATION

BFA in Graphic Design, Concentration: Visual Communication Design, Hansung University
MFA in Graphic Design, Concentration: Packaging Design, Hongik University

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

West Liberty University, Dept. of Arts and Communication, Professor, 2009 ~ present

• • Course Teaching: Design Thinking, UX/UI Design, Motion Graphics, Packaging Design, Branding, Typography, Advanced Computer Graphics, Senior Project

Korean Polytech IV College, Dept. of Multimedia Communication, Full-Time Instructor, 2001

• • Course Taught: Digital Illustration, Design Theory, Web Design Interface, Typography

Seoil University, Dept. of Industrial Design, Adjunct Faculty, 1999~2000

• • Course Taught: Digital Imaging, Digital Illustration, Fundamental Design, Typography

Kimpo University, Dept. of Visual Design, Instructor, 2001

• • Course Taught: Computer Graphic Design

Ansan University, Dept. of Design and Animation, Instructor, 2001

• • Course Taught: Computer Graphic Design

Hansung University Graduate School of Industrial Arts, Dept. of Industrial Design, Instructor, 2000~2001

• • Course Taught: Visual Communication Design

Hansung University, Division of Media Design, Instructor, 2000~2001

• • Course Taught: Fundamental Visual Design, Corporate Identity Design, Point of Purchase Design

Kyungin Women’s College, Division of Information and Media Design, Instructor, 1999~2001

• • Course Taught: Typography, Fundamental & Advanced Visual Communication Design, Advertisement Design, Print Design, Color Control, Planning

Busan National University of Education, Dept. of Fine Arts Education, Instructor, 1999~2001

• • Course Taught: Design Principles, Digital Illustration

Paichai University, Dept. of Formative Arts Design, Instructor, 1999~2000

• • Course Taught: Landscape Aesthetics Drawing

Woosong University, Dept. of Industrial Design, Instructor, 1999

• • Course Taught: Design Idea Approach and Technique

Namseoul University, Dept. of Visual Design, Instructor, 1998~1999

• • Course Taught: Typography, Design Theory, Design History, 3D Design

Anyang Technical College, Dept. of Visual Design, Instructor, 1997~1999

• • Course Taught: Advanced Typography, Fundamental & Advanced Graphic Design

Kangnam University, Division of Painting and Visual Design, Instructor, 1997~1998

• • Course Taught: Design Theory

Hoseo Technical College, Dept. of Visual Communication Design, Instructor, 1996~1998

• • Course Taught: Design Theory, Design History, Digital Illustration, Visual Communication Design, Detail Color Illustration, Expression Method of Design Principles

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pacific Rim International, Ltd., Graphic Design and Marketing, 2007~2009

Advanced Media, Graphic Designer, 2006

Design Envision, Chief Designer, 1996~2003

ID Design, Graphic Designer, 1992~1995

AWARDS

• • The 11th Advertisement Open Contest of Cheil Worldwide, Selected
  • The 27th Korea Industrial Design Exhibition, Selected
  • The 27th Exhibition of Korea Visual Designer & Craftsman Association, Special Award and Silver
  • The 26th Exhibition of Korea Visual Designer & Craftsman Association, Silver
  • The 21st Contest of Korean Arts College, Bronze
  • 2017 KOCON International Design Exhibition, Best of The Show

MEMBERSHIPS

KOCON, The Korea Contents Association, Board Member