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Faculty

Michael Branton – Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science

PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Michael Branton was the founding director of the Digital Arts Program at Stetson. His interests are in 3D computer graphics programming, web application development, artificial life and dynamical systems. His latest work with his students involves human-computer interfaces, including infra-red sensors for head-gesture tracking utilizing neural nets and hidden markov models, and hand-gesture tracking with the Nintendo Wiimote. Email Michael Branton >>

Matt Roberts – Assoc. Professor of Art

MFA, University of Illinois at Chicago. Matthew (Matt) Roberts is a new media artist specializing in real-time performance and new media applications. His work has been featured internationally and nationally, including shows in Brazil, Canada, Argentina, Mexico, Italy, and the United States. He was awarded the Transitio Award during the Transitiomx_02: International Festival of Electronic Art and Video 2007, and his work has been featured in several large circulation news media such as New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Wired. He is the founder and creative director of MPG: Mobile Performance Group and an Associate Professor of Art at Stetson University. Email Matt Roberts >>

 

Nathan Wolek – Program Director, Assoc. Professor of Music

PhD, Northwestern University. Nathan Wolek is an audio artist and researcher whose work encompasses advanced signal processing techniques, multimedia performance, audio installation art, and electronic music history.  His music features gradually changing textures, quivering pulses and environmental recordings of personal significance. Wolek has performed across the United States as a laptop instrumentalist, as well as recent performances in Canada and Brazil. Wolek uses his current role as Music Director of MPG: Mobile Performance Group to teach students about the potential of the laptop as a multimedia instrument. Email Nathan Wolek >>

 

Laura Oxendine – Visiting Professor of Art

MFA, School of Visual Arts. Laura Oxendine is a visual artist specializing in digital video and motion graphic design. Her work screened nationally and internationally, most notably at the Anthology Film Archives (New York, NY); Montalvo Arts Center (Saratoga, CA); on the Times Square Jumbotron; and the Up-and-Coming Festival (Hanover, Germany). Laura brings eclectic industry experience having worked as an editor for Macy’s Inc., an art director on Excedrin and Prevacid24HR digital advertising campaigns, and as a web developer for independent artists and small business owners. Email Laura Oxendine >>

 

Martha Garzon – Adjunct Professor

BA, Stetson University. Martha Garzon is a creative director, web developer and digital artist. After studying visual arts at the National University in Bogota, she moved to the US where she has been teaching multimedia, web development, photography and design since 2004. She currently works at the Digital Media Program at Seminole State College and M5 Design Studio. Her video work has been shown in several video and film festivals, including Art in General NY and the Latino Film Festival in CA.
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Michael Kappers – Adjunct Professor

MFA, University of Central Florida. Michael Kappers has professional experience that stems from both industry and academia. The industry work ranges from graphic and print design, computer based simulation, and game development. He has managed the Digital Media program at Seminole State College since the program’s inception. His instruction includes graphic design, web design, digital imaging, photography, and motion graphics, but primarily focuses on illustration and 3D modeling & animation. Email Michael Kappers >>