Aubrey Jewel n.​
Aubrey Meaning: Ruler of Elves​
Jewel Meaning: a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral cut into shape with flat facets or smoothed and polished
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I have been teaching at KVCC for 14 years now as an instructor, and currently your Chair of Applied Arts and Media Technologies. I did my undergraduate studies at Columbus College of Art and Design, where I received a Bachelor's Degree in Time Based Media Design. My specialties are Video, Animation, Illustration, and Photography. I also went to Boston University where I received my Masters in Art Education.
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When I'm not teaching, I am a mom to my favorite little human, Stella and dog mom to the giant muppet of a dog named Watson. My husband and I have been nerd talking, game playing, movie going partners for over 7 years. Feel free to play the "how long will Aubrey go without mentioning Star Wars" game per class.
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Hello, my name is Aubrey. I enjoy sharing my creative curiosity with people of all ages and backgrounds. My art is playful, as well as mischievous when needed.
I am a multi-media artist teacher and mentor. My specialty is mixing art and technology together to tell visual stories.
Experience:
Chair, Applied Arts and Media Technologies
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2022-Present
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Graphic Arts Instructor
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2007-Present
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History Day Mentorship
Aubrey Jewel Arts 2007-Present
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Art and Tech Mentorship
Aubrey Jewel Arts 2008-Present
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Chair, Art and New Media
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2013-2017
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AAMT Festival/Workshops
Kalamazoo Valley Museum 2013-Present
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Art Lessons
Aubrey Jewel Arts 2003-2017
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Multimedia/Animation Instructor
KVCC, KAFI Academy, Summer Workshops 2008-2010
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Software:
Toon Boom ZBrush Maya
Photoshop Illustrator Premiere
After Effects Audition Word
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Education:
Columbus College of Art and Design
Bachelors of Fine Arts,
Time-Based Media 2000
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Boston University
Masters of Arts,
Arts Education 2013
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Accolades:​
Community Arts Award in Art Education 2021
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
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Alumni Award Art Education
Columbus College of Art and Design 2018
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Teacher Recognition of Presidential Scholar
Nathan Ginter 2018
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KADI Grant Recipient
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo 2017
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KADI Grant Recipient
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo 2015
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Community Leadership Award
Kazoo School 2014