Dr. Sharon E. Brown

Office: A-219
Voice #(714) 564-5676
E-mail: brown_sharon@sac.edu

Currently:

I'm teaching Art, Computer Graphics and Multimedia at Santa Ana College. Some of the software applications I use are: Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator, PageMaker, In Design, Dreamweaver, Flash, Director, Premiere, and After Effects.

We need these tools to produce quality communications in art, education, and business. But knowing how to"push the buttons" is just a starting point. I also teach information communication, elements and principles of design, computer literacy, teambuilding, career development and project management. Combining technical,design and work skills gives my students a competitive edge in whatever career goals they choose.

In 1999 I completed my "Online Teaching Certificate" at UCLA Extension, all on the Internet! Sometimes I teach an online course for Cerro Coso College and use Online lessons to enrich my face to face classes.. I enjoy the Online because students have an equal opportunity to participate in discussions where we interact and help each other learn and Face to Face working with students, interacting, observing and adjusting my teaching to meet their needs.

Recently I taught computer graphics and multimedia courses for Antelope Valley College (AVC), College of the Canyons (COC), Cerro Coso(CCC) and California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB).

Some of the classes I teach:

Online classes include "Introduction to the Computer", "Online Orientation for Faculty", and I'm working on "Introduction to Computer Graphics"

Work Experience:

Business: I managed a team that produced interactive multimedia instruction for technical training and a team that produced multimedia communications for NCR and AT&T. Our team of 36 people worked on satellite programs, videotapes,audio programs, animated electronic presentations, and events such as worldwide product releases and motivational meetings.

Education Overview:

At University of Houston and at Florida State University, I taught "Art for k-12 Teachers", Introduction to Mass Communication, Film Appreciation and Supervised Student Teachers. While in Atlanta, GA I taught art at Stone Mountain High School and also Elementary art in Charlotte, NC.

Education:

Ed.D. Doctorof Education, Curriculum. & Instruction. (Interactive Multimedia) University of Houston 1984
A.B.D. MassCommunication Florida State University 1977
M.V.A. Master of Visual Art, Major in Art Georgia State Univ. 1974
B.A. Bachelor of Arts, Art Education Limestone College 1966.

Personal Interests:

Golf and snow skiing (Mammoth is GREAT!) are my newest sports. I've played tournament tennis and ridden in horse shows in Madison Square Gardens, NYC, Southern Pines, NC and Devon, PA. I enjoy the challenge of competition, personal accomplish and just having fun.