Marc J. BarrProfessor, Department of Electronic Media Communication

Middle Tennessee State UniversityDepartment of Electronic Media CommunicationBox 58Murfreesboro, TN 37132615-898-5118mjbarr@mtsu.edu

EducationMemphis State UniversityMaster of Fine Art, Ceramics, Design 1978

State University of New York, College at OswegoM. A. Program, Studio Art 9/75-5/76

State University of New York, College at Oswego B. A. Secondary Education, English 1974

Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY 8/69-8/72

Bronx H.S. of Science, Bronx, NY 6/69

Additional Training

SIGGRAPH Courses and Panels at Annual Conferences 1990-ongoing

Edward Tufte seminarPresenting Data and InformationAtlanta, GA, 2001

Character Animation with MayaAlias|Wavefront Training FacilityToronto, CN, 1998

Maya EssentialsAlias|Wavefront Training FacilityNew York, NY, 1998

Advanced System AdministrationSilicon Graphics Inc.12200-G Plum Orchard DriveSilver Spring, MD, 1997

3Design/IPR Training CourseWavefront Technologies Inc.503 E. Montecito St.Santa Barbara, CA, 1996

Kinemation Training CourseWavefront Technologies Inc.275 Park Ave. South

New York, NY, 1995

Dynamation Particle System Training CourseWavefront Technologies Inc.503 E. Montecito St.Santa Barbara, CA, 1994

Alias|Wavefront Technologies, National User Group Training Seminars andAcademic Summits: SIGGRAPH 1993-ongoing

SIGGRAPH/Wavefront Technologies, Regional User Group Training SeminarGeorgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA, 1993

Advanced Visualizer Training CourseWavefront Technologies Inc.503 E. Montecito St.Santa Barbara, CA, 1992

Middle Tennessee State University: Classes in Computer Science, 1990, 1994Mass Communications, 1992

Apple Computer Training Center:Training Seminar Cincinnati, OH, 1989

Cosanti Foundation Frank Lloyd Wright Scholarship, for study with Paolo Soleri, 1977

Licenses and Certifications

N.Y. Permanent Art K-12, English 7-12

Employment History

2009

Adjunct Visiting Professor, Animation School

Communication University of China, Beijing China

1992- present

Professor, Department of Electronic Media Communication

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

Member of Graduate and Honors Faculty

Responsibilities include teaching classes in:

Introduction, Intermediate, and Advanced Digital Animation, Advanced Production Seminar, New Technologies, Electronic Multimedia Production, Introduction to Digital Compositing, Applied Media Aesthetics. Honors courses in Hypermedia Production, Applied Media Aesthetics and Creativity and Exploration. Graduate course in Visual Technology.

Developed curriculum for Digital Animation and Design, Electronic Graphics for Television, Electronic Multimedia Production, Introduction to Digital Compositing, Digital Media Communication Emphasis, Applied Media Aesthetics.

Administer and maintain all software and hardware for Digital Imaging and Animation Lab.

Developed and implemented original department web site.

Responsible for recommendation and purchase of computer software, hardware, and related peripherals for studio, department, and college use.

1989-1992

Assistant Professor, Department of Art

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

Responsibilities included teaching classes in:

Foundations; Advanced Design, 2 Dimensional Design, and Color Theory. Introduction, Intermediate, and Advanced Computer Art.

Developed Computer Art studio and curriculum.

Introduced Computer usage into the Art Foundation curriculum.

Responsible for recommendation and purchase of computer software, hardware, and related peripherals for studio and department use.

1988-92

Instructor

Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts

Responsibilities included teaching gifted High School students Ceramics, and Drawing.

Introduced Computer Art to program curriculum (1990).

1985-89

Instructor

Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN

Responsibilities included teaching classes in:

Foundations; Color Theory, and Basic Drawing. Basic Ceramics. Basic Photography. Introduction, Intermediate, and Advanced Computer Art.

Introduced Computer usage into the Art Foundation curriculum.

Training of department faculty in computer usage.

Responsible for recommendation and purchase of computer software, hardware, and related peripherals for studio, department, and college use.

1991

Apple Computer Contract Lecturer and Presenter, Demonstrated products to K-12 and University level faculty.

1987-89

Memphis Arts Council

Visiting Artist, Computer Graphics, Memphis and Shelby County Public and Private Schools.

1979-89

Uncle Donalds Inc. dba HueysRestaurant manager

Responsibilities included daily operations, staffing, ordering, and inventory.

Consulting

The Renaissance Center Dickson, TNPersonnel and Curriculum

Center for Popular MusicMiddle Tennessee State UniversityNational Endowment for the Humanities Digital Collection Grant

Collections, Gallery Representation, Commissions, etc.

Tennessee State Museum, Nashville, TNJingdezhen Ceramic Art Museum, Jingdezhen, China Tennessee Arts Commission, Nashville, TNKamm Teapot Foundation, Sparta, NCAppalachian Craft Center Gallery, Smithville, TNHoliday Inns, Inc., Lobby UrnsEmbassy Suites, Inc, Decorative Pinch Pots and Wall Platters

Selected Art Exhibitions

Tennessee Craft (Tennessee Association of Craft Artists)Best of Tennessee Craft2016 Biennial ExhibitionReece Museum East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN, 2016

San Angelo National Ceramic CompetitionSan Angelo Museum of Fine ArtsSan Angelo, TX, 2016

America's ClayFestBlue Line GalleryRoseville, CA, 2013 12th Annual National Juried Cup Show Kent State University School of Art Kent, OH, 2013  TACA (Tennessee Association of Craft Artists) Best of Tennessee Craft2012 Biennial ExhibitionTennessee State MuseumNashville, TN, 2012

Ten from TACA the Tennessee Association of Craft ArtistsLeu Art Gallery Belmont UniversityNashville, TN, 2012

Crafts NationalMulvane Art MuseumTopeka, KS, 2012

Cups of Fire National Ceramic Cup CompetitionThe Clay Gallery Ann Arbor, MI, 2012

China Kaolin Grand Prix for International Ceramic ArtHonorable Mention Award Great China Museum, Jingdezhen, China 2011

It’s Only Clay National Competition and ExhibitionBemidji Community Art Center and Bemidji State University Visual Arts DepartmentBemidji, MN, 2011

Barrett Clay Works 3rd National Cup ShowBarrett Art CenterPoughkeepsie, NY, 2011

Magic DirtBaron and Ellin Gordon Art GalleryHonorable MentionOld Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA, 2011

TACA (Tennessee Association of Craft Artists)Best of Tennessee Craft

2010 Biennial ExhibitionMerit AwardNashville, TN, 2010

Constructed: A Handbuilt ReviewMudFire GalleryDecatur, GA, 201010th Annual National Juried Cup ShowKent State University School of ArtKent, OH, 2010

Da Yu Xiao Hu 4 (Big Fish, Small Pot 4)4th International Small Teapot CompetitionSaddleback CollegeMission Viejo, CA, 2010

National Juried Cup ExhibitionIsadore GalleryLancaster, PA, 2009

Jingdezhen International Contemporary Ceramics ExhibitionJingdezhen International Ceramic FairJingdezhen, China, 2009

17th Annual Strictly Functional Pottery NationalMarket House Craft CenterLancaster, PA, 2009

Feats of Clay XXIILincoln Arts and Culture FoundationTerrance W. Dorsey Purchase AwardLincoln, CA, 2009

NCECA Cup ShowCervini Haas GalleryScottsdale, AZ, 2009

Starbrick Clay National Cup ShowA National Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramic CupsFirst PlaceNelsonville, OH, 2009

Beyond The Function: International Teapot ExhibitionFrench Designer GalleryScottsdale, AZ, 2009International CupThe Clay Studio of MissoulaMissoula, MT, 2009

100 Teapots 4Baltimore ClayworksBaltimore, MD, 2009

Artful Drinking VesselsPottworks GalleryFourth Place

Hamilton, MI, 2008

Tactile ClayVanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN, 2008

Notes on OriginTennessee Arts Commission GalleryNashville, TN, 2008

Da Yu Xiao Hu 3 (Big Fish, Small Pot 3)3rd International Small Teapot CompetitionSaddleback CollegeMission Viejo, CA, 2008

3rd Annual National Juried Cup ShowUniversity of Arkansas MonticelloMonticello, AR, 2007

Clay: The Ecstatic Skin of the EarthXiem Clay CenterPasadena, CA, 2007

National Juried Cup ExhibitionIsadore GalleryLancaster, PA, 2007

15th Annual Strictly Functional Pottery NationalMarket House Craft CenterLancaster, PA, 2007

Biennial Exhibition of Functional CeramicsGuilford Art CenterGuilford, CT, 2007

What is a Cup?Vulcan 5 Gallery Second PlaceOakland CA, 2006

SIGGRAPH 2006 Teapot ExhibitBoston, MA, 2006

International CupThe Clay Studio of MissoulaMissoula, MT, 2006

14th Annual Strictly Functional Pottery NationalMarket House Craft CenterLancaster, PA, 2006

Crafts National 2006Lancaster Museum of ArtLancaster, PA, 2006

In Our Cups

Lockhart GalleryJonette Lancos Purchase AwardSUNY GeneseoGeneseo, NY, 2005

13th Annual Strictly Functional Pottery NationalMarket House Craft CenterLancaster, PA, 2005

16th Annual Teapot ShowOn The Road AgainChiaroscuro GalleriesChicago, IL, 2005

1st Annual Florida Teapot ShowIn Bloom GalleryFort Myers, FL, 2005

TACA (Tennessee Association of Craft Artists)Best of Tennessee Craft2004 Biennial ExhibitionTennessee State MuseumNashville, TN, 2004

15th Annual Teapot ShowOn The Road AgainChiaroscuro GalleriesChicago, IL, 2004

Teapots-A-Go-Go IIMudfire Pottery CenterAtlanta, GA, 2004

100 Teapots 2Baltimore ClayworksBaltimore, MD, 2004

SIGGRAPH 2003 Art GallerySan Diego, CA, 2003Southern Regional Invitational Art Exhibition, Memphis College of ArtMemphis, TN, 1994

Selected Alumni Exhibition, State University of New York College at OswegoOswego, NY, 1993

Visual Artists Alliance of Nashville, VAANGUARD ExhibitionNashville, TN, 1992

Tennessee Arts Commission GalleryNashville, TN, 1992

Tennessee All State Exhibition, Parthenon Museum Gallery1st Honorable Mention, SculptureNashville, TN, 1991

Hendersonville Arts Council, 3 Person Exhibition

Hendersonville, TN, 1991

Spirit Square Center for the ArtsCharlotte, NC, 1991

Tennessee All State Exhibition, Parthenon Museum GalleryNashville, TN, 1990

Mid America Crafts Exhibition, Evansville Museum of Art and ScienceEvansville, IN, 1989

Biennial Paper and Clay National Exhibition, Memphis State UniversityMemphis, TN, 1987

Art/Work Invitational Exhibition, National Council on Education for theCeramic Arts, Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY, 1987

Turner Clark GalleryMemphis, TN, 1987

Space New Form New Function, Arrowmont SchoolGatlinburg, TN, 1986

International Ceramic Symposium USA, Rhodes CollegeMemphis, TN, 1985

Raku V, Peters Valley Art GalleryLayton, NJ, 1979

Tennessee Arts Commission, Memphis Area Annual ExhibitionBest in Show 1979, 1987, 1988

Toys Designed by Artists, Little Rock Art CenterLittle Rock, AR, 1977, 1986

Mississippi River Show, Brooks Memorial Art GalleryMemphis, TN, 1977

Objects '77, Western Colorado Center for the ArtsGrand Junction, CO, 1977

Pottery 5, California Polytech InstituteSan Luis Obispo, CA, 1975

Lake Superior International Art ExhibitionsDuluth, MN, 1975, 1977

39th Cooperstown National Art ExhibitionCooperstown, NY, 1974

Creative Productions

An Investigation with CubesEducational video for the teaching of Math concepts to fifth grade childrenAnimations

2000

NashfilmRegional Television ProductionOpening and Closing Animation Sequences1995

The 9th Annual Mid-South Regional Emmy AwardsRegional Television ProductionOpening Animation Sequences1994

The 8th Annual Mid-South Regional Emmy AwardsRegional Television ProductionOpening Animation Sequences1993

The 24th Annual Dove AwardsNational Television ProductionOpening and Promotional Animation Sequences1993

RockMasters with Nigel OlssonBob Cummings ProductionsOpening Animation Sequences1992

The 7th Annual Mid-South Regional Emmy AwardsRegional Television ProductionOpening Animation Sequences1992

Master Plan VideoMiddle Tennessee State UniversityPlanning, Scripting, Graphics, and Animations1991

Grants and Awards

National Science Foundation, funds for SIGGRAPH Pioneer Mentoring, PI, 2015-17 M.T.S.U. Distinguished Lecture Fund, funds to bring Douglas Rushkoff to campus, 2014 M.T.S.U. Distinguished Lecture Fund, funds to bring Kevin Schreck to campus for a screening of Persistence of Vision, 2013 National Science Foundation, funds for SIGGRAPH Pioneer Mentoring, PI, 2013 M.T.S.U. Instructional Evaluation and Development GrantFor purchase of DSLR, hardware and software for Animation and the Illusion of Motion, 2012 National Science Foundation, funds for SIGGRAPH Pioneer Mentoring, Co-PI, 2012 National Science Foundation, funds for SIGGRAPH Pioneer Mentoring, Co-PI, 2011 

M.T.S.U. Faculty Creative Activity Grant Release time for Tennessee Arts Commission exhibit preparation, 2007 M.T.S.U. Distinguished Lecture Fund, funds to bring Terry Gross to campus, 2006

M.T.S.U. Instructional Evaluation and Development GrantFor purchase of HD Video Camera and Field Lighting Kit, 2006

M.T.S.U. Instructional Evaluation and Development GrantFor purchase of game development software, 2004

M.T.S.U. Non Instructional AssignmentIntegrating Traditional and Computer Generated Models and Surfaces with Two and Three Dimensional Printing, 2002

M.T.S.U. Instructional Evaluation and Development GrantFor purchase of IPIX photographic equipment and software, 2000

Tennessee College Public Relations Association Award certificate. Video Ad/Single Division BGold Award, 1999

Mid South Regional Emmy Award Student Production Division, Faculty Advisor, 1999

M.T.S.U Instructional Technologies Development GrantFor Developing Materials to Facilitate the Teaching of Math Conceptsto Primary Grade Students, 1999

M.T.S.U. Instructional Evaluation and Development GrantMaterials for developing new curriculum in Digital Animation, 1998

Ninth International Conference on College Leaching and LearningAward for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and TechnologyThe Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning Jacksonville, FL, 1998

M.T.S.U. Instructional Evaluation and Development Grant (co-recipient),workshop for the United States Institute of Theater Technology, 1998

M.T.S.U. Faculty Development GrantAdvanced System Administration CourseSilicon Graphics, Inc., 1997

M.T.S.U. Faculty Development GrantGraphics Visualization Workshop, Poitiers, France, 1996

M.T.S.U. Public Service GrantJustice Imaging Center, 1996

M.T.S.U. Instructional Evaluation and Development GrantMPEG Video and Audio Compression Hardware and Software, WWW Software, 1996

M.T.S.U. Department of Information TechnologyMultimedia Grant, 1994

M.T.S.U. Faculty Development GrantWavefront Dynamation Particle System Training, 1994

M.T.S.U. Instructional Evaluation and Development GrantInteractive Multimedia Materials, 1993

ACM/SIGGRAPH Conference Educators GrantParticipation at SIGGRAPH '92, 1992

M.T.S.U. Faculty Research GrantComputer Generated Imagery Combined with Ceramic, Plastic, and MetalForms, 1992

M.T.S.U. Faculty Research GrantComputer Generated Imagery Combined with Screenprinting on Ceramics, 1991

M.T.S.U. Faculty Development GrantParticipation and Courses at SIGGRAPH, 1990

Public Service

Rutherford County Sheriff Department, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 2000Bedford County Sheriff Department, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 2000Bedford County Sheriff Department, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 2000Gallatin Police Department, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 2000State Farm Insurance Company, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 2000Rutherford County Sheriff Department, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 1999 Murfreesboro Police Department, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 1999 Murfreesboro Police Department, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 1999Rutherford County Spectrum Program, presentation, 1997-99Smyrna Police Department, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 1998Rockvale Police Department, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 1997Shelbyville Police Department, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 1996Tennessee Highway Patrol, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 1996Smyrna Police Department, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 1993Third National Bank, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 1993Murfreesboro Police Department, Digital Photographic Enhancement, 1993Boy Scouts of America, Merit Badge University, 1997, 1995, 1994Murfreesboro City Schools, M.E.R.I.T. Program Northfield ElementarySchool, Classroom visits and presentations, 1991-1994Memphis and Shelby County Schools, Visiting Artist, 1987-89

University Service

University Partnership for Urban Research and Planning, 2000University Partnership for Computers and Technology, 2000University Partnership for Arts, Communication, and Entertainment, 1998-presentCollege Promotion and Tenure Review Committee, 1997-2000Presenter, annual meeting of the Tennessee Board of Regents, 1998Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, 1994-95Committee on Distance Learning, 1993-95Academic Appeals Committee, 1993-94Participant M.T.S.U. Technology Days, 1990, 1991, 1993Member of M.T.S.U. Faculty Senate, 1993-95American Association of College Project for Integrating the Humanities into Education, 1992-93

Department SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) review committee, Chair, 1993University Master Plan Video, 1991

Membership in Professional Organizations

ACM/SIGGRAPHTennessee Association of Craft ArtistsStones River Craft Association

Service to Professional Organizations

SIGGRAPH 2015 Conference Chair, 2013-16ACM/SIGGRAPH Conference Advisory Group, 2013-16ACM/SIGGRAPH Chair of Education 2009 SIGGRAPH 2006 Educators Program ChairSIGGRAPH 2006 Teapot Exhibition ChairSIGGRAPH 2004 Educators Program CommitteeSIGGRAPH 2002 sigKIDS Program ChairSIGGRAPH 2000 sigKIDS Program ChairSIGGRAPH Educator's Program, 1996-04, Paper Reviewer ACM/SIGGRAPH Executive Committee, 1996-98ACM/SIGGRAPH Director for Education, 1996-98Educator's Workshop SIGGRAPH 1995, 1996, Co- ChairSIGGRAPH 1994 sigKIDS CommitteeSIGGRAPH, Participant Educator's meetings and seminars, for planning and development of curriculums for Computer Graphics, 1990-95Member of SIGGRAPH Education Committee, 1993-98, 2005Director of SIGGRAPH Education Committee Exhibit booth, 1993-96

Papers, Presentations, and Workshops

Opportunities for Educators and StudentsACM/SIGGRAPHChina National Center for Developing Animation Cartoon and Gaming IndustryShanghai Animation and Comics MuseumShanghai, China 2010

Opportunities for Educators and StudentsACM/SIGGRAPHEducation ForumAniwow 2009Communication University of ChinaBeijing, ChinaOctober, 2009

Applied Media AestheticsCollege of Journalism and CommunicationHunan Normal UniversityChangsha, ChinaDecember 2005

Integrating Technology With Traditional Art ProcessesCollege of Fine ArtsHunan Normal UniversityChangsha, China

December 2005

ArtswegoTechnology and Fine ArtState University of New York, College at OswegoOswego, NYFebruary 2003

Teaching Digital Animation and Multimedia ProductionNinth International Conference on College Teaching and LearningThe Center for the Advancement of Teaching and LearningJacksonville, FL April 1998

Graphics Visualization WorkshopEurographics 96

Teaching Multimedia in a Communications ProgramPoitiers, France August 1996

Tennessee State Department of EducationWorkshop for Art TeachersFebruary 1995

Cumberland Arts AllianceWorkshop for Art TeachersJanuary 1994

Tenth International Conference on Technology and Education,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyComputers as a Tool for Fine ArtCambridge, MA March 1993

State University of New York, College at OswegoComputers as a Tool for Fine ArtOswego, NYNovember 1991

Memphis State UniversityComputers as a Tool for Fine ArtMemphis, TN October 1991

Southeastern College Art ConferenceAnnual MeetingComputers as a Tool for Fine ArtMemphis, TN October 1991

Memphis College of ArtComputers as a Tool for Fine ArtMemphis, TNOctober 1991

Technology DaysMiddle Tennessee State UniversityIntegrating the Computer with Traditional Fine Art MediaMurfreesboro, TN October 1991

The Tennessee Arts Academy Tennessee State Dept. of Education Art and HypermediaComputers and the Fine art CurriculumNashville, TN June 1991

The Educational Computing Organization of OntarioEighth International Conference on Technology and EducationComputer Usage in The Fine Art CurriculumToronto, Canada May 1991

Computer Art Conference, Western Kentucky State UniversityComputer Usage in the Fine Arts CurriculumBowling Green, KYNovember 1990

Technology Days Middle Tennessee State UniversityComputer Usage in the Fine Arts CurriculumMurfreesboro, TN October 1990

Southeastern College Art Conference Annual MeetingComputer Usage in the Art CurriculumAtlanta College of ArtAtlanta, GA October 1990

Middle Tennessee Art Education Association Annual MeetingComputers in the Art CurriculumMiddle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN September 1990

National Education Computing ConferenceInternational Council for Computers in EducationComputers and the Visual ArtistNashville, TNJune 1990

Tennessee Educational Computing Conference Tennessee State Board of EducationComputers and the Visual ArtistNashville, TN March 1990

State University of New York College at OswegoComputer GraphicsOswego, NY, March 1990

Foundations in Art, Theory, and Education National ConferenceThe School of the Art Institute of ChicagoComputer Usage in Foundation Art CoursesChicago, IL, March 1990

Foundations in Art, Theory, and Education Southeastern College Art Conference Annual MeetingUniversity of ArkansasComputer Usage in Foundation Art CoursesLittle Rock, AR, October 1989

Publications

500 Prints on Clay, Paul Andrew Wandless, jurorPhotgraphs of ceramic tea setsLark Publications, 2013, pp 6, 210, 250 Ceramic Art Magazine (Taiwan)Comparison of East and West Ceramic Teapots, Guangzhen Zhou, authorPhotograph of tea setIssue 64, pp 64-67, 2009 Electric Kiln Ceramics, 3rd Edition, Richard Zakin, author Photograph of ceramic vessels Krause Publications, 2004, p. 103

Visual Reporting, Christopher Harris and Paul Lester, authors Chapter: Interactive MultimediaAllyn & Bacon, 2000

Hand Formed Ceramics, Richard Zakin, authorPhotograph of ceramic vesselChilton Books, 1997

Teaching With Technology,Training Manuals for Elementary Teachers and Secondary TeachersEditor and GraphicsTennessee Department of Education, 1994Teaching With TechnologyTraining Manuals for Elementary TeachersEditor and GraphicsTennessee Department of Education, 1993

Southeastern College Art Conference Review"Integrating the Computer With Ceramic Forms"vol. 12, no. 2, 1992, p. 151

F.A.T.E. Review, Foundations in Art, Theory, and Education"Computer Usage in Foundation Art Classes"vol. 13, 1990, p. 45

Homme, Ryuku Tsushin (Fashion Trends Communication)Photograph of Myself and Ceramic Formsno. 18, 1991, p. 36 Tokyo, Japan

American Journal of Computer Art in EducationStudent Workvol. 1, July, 1990

Ceramics: Mastering the Craft, Richard Zakin, authorPhotograph of Ceramic VesselChilton Books, 1990, p. 44

School Arts, Art Education Magazine"What Are They Doing With Computers?"K.C. Warren, authorSubject of articlevol. 89, no. 4, 1989, p. 20

Electric Kiln Ceramics, Richard Zakin, authorPhotograph of Ceramic Tea SetChilton Books, 1981, p. 88