CV

Erica Isringhaus

ericaisringhaus@gmail.com
eisringhaus@ut.edu
ericaisringhaus.com

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Education

2018 MFA, Art and Technology — The University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
2015 BFA, Sculpture — University of Tampa, Tampa, FL

Experience

  • 2018 – present   Adjunct Faculty, Film, Animation, and New Media Department, College of Arts and Letters,  University of Tampa, Tampa, FL.
    • Teaching digital and new media classes such as Multimedia and Installation Art   and 3D Printing and Modeling
  • 2017 – 2018   GRADhaus Studio Manager, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
    • Severed as point of contact between administration and graduates for comments and concerns about studio related issues
    • Organized and maintained the studio spaces, critique spaces, and common  areas
    • Performed minor maintenance, scheduled professional maintenance, and executed custodial duties
    • Ensured safety compliance for 20 graduate studio spaces and the disposal of hazardous waste and materials according to EPA regulations
    • Presented orientation and safety information for incoming graduate students
  • 2016 – 2018   Graduate Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
    • Instructed undergraduate beginning digital and video art classes
    • Facilitated learning through organized field trips, projects, hands-on demonstrations, presentations, lectures, critiques, and one-on-one advising
  • 2015 – 2016   Graduate Assistant at the Infinity Hall Digital Fabrication Lab, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
    • Instructed and advised students and faculty on use of digital fabrication   machinery such as laser cutters, 3D printers, and CNC milling machine.
    • Assisted in cleaning and maintaining the workspace and machinery
    • Helped students with basic modeling and file management troubleshooting and repairs for 3D printing
    • Performed and monitored prints and laser cuts for students and faculty
    • Oversaw safety compliance of the Fab Lab
    • Assisted in creating online written and video tutorials for students on the machinery, tools, and techniques used in the Fab Lab
  • 2013 – 2015   Wood Shop Tech, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL
    • Assisted in safety orientations
    • Supervised proper usage of wood working machinery
    • Assisted in the upkeep of the woodshop space and maintenance of the tools and machines
    • Advised students and faculty on techniques and tools to best achieve their goals

Awards and Residencies

  • 2016
    • New York Arts Practicum — New York City, NY
  • 2015
    • Graduate School Fellowship — The University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
    • Presenter at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
    • Body of Work Award, Juried Student Exhibition — Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, Tampa, FL
  • 2014
    • Best in Show, High Five with Kappa Pi — Saunders Gallery, Tampa, FL
    • Friends of the Gallery Award — Scarfone/Hartley Gallery,Tampa, FL
  • 2013
    • Inducted to Kappa Pi, International Honorary Art Fraternity
  • 2012 University of Tampa Honors Program

Exhibitions

  • 2018
    • REPEAT : : REPEAT, Thesis Exhibition I — University Gallery, Gainesville, FL
  • 2017
    • Graduate Invitational — 4most Gallery, Gainesville, FL
  • 2016
    • Human Geography — WARPhaus Gallery, Gainesville, FL
    • Region 4.1.0: Remediation — Santa Fe College Art Gallery, Gainesville, FL
    • HeART — MF Arts Ybor, Tampa, FL
  • 2015
    • BFA Exit Show — Scarfone/Hartley, Tampa, FL
    • Juried Student Exhibition — Scarfone/Harley Gallery, The University of Tampa, Tampa, FL
  • 2014
    • Memory Arch, installation at BFA Exit Show, Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, Tampa, FL
    • High Five with Kappa Pi, 5×5 Exhibition, Saunders Gallery, Tampa, FL
    • Juried Student Exhibition, Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, Tampa, FL
  • 2013
    • Aurora Awakes, collaborative performance with the University of Tampa Fine Arts Deparment and Music Department

SKILLS

  • OSHA Certification Pending
  • Fabrication, 3D modeling, video editing, programming, physical computing, mold-making and casting, encaustic painting, book arts,
  • SOFTWARE: Adobe Suite, Arduino, Maya, Mari, Final Cut Pro, Unity3D, Max/MSP/Jitter, Processing/P5,  Javascript, ProTools, Nuke, MadMapper
  • HARDWARE: RED Dragon, RED Raven, Universal and Trotec Laser Cutters, Ultimaker 2 3D Printers, Makerbot, ZPrinter 450 Powder 3D Printer, Eden 260V Resin 3D Printer, OMAX Waterjet, CNT Motion Systems 3-axis full sheet CNC Router