DOUGLAS GOODWIN [winter 2011]
6411 Lomitas Drive Los Angeles, California 90042 cell (213) 321-8868, work (213) 922-3578 dgoodwin@cairn.com http://cairn.com
EDUCATION
California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA MFA in Experimental Writing, 2004 with Integrated Media emphasis
Reed College Portland, OR BA theater, 1987 Directing and Playwriting emphasis
TEACHING
California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Adjunct professor, School of Critical Studies
- 2010-11:The Sweet Fruit of Cybernetics [CSCR216]
- 2009-10: Panopticon in your Pocket: the Phenomenology of Digital Media [CS317]
- 2009-10:The Sweet Fruit of Cybernetics [CS216]
- 2005-06:The Sweet Fruit of Cybernetics [CS216]
Emerson College Boston, MA Part-time faculty, Department of Visual and Media Arts
- 2006-07:GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR DIGITAL MED [VM463]
- 2006-07: INTRO DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION[VM260B]
- 2007-08: INTRO DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION[VM260B]
- 2007-08: PROGRAMMING DIGITAL MEDIA [VM464]
- 2007-08: VIDEOGAME CHALLENGE SITE [VM497C]
Massachusetts College of Art Boston, MA Part-time faculty, Studio for Interrelated Media
- 2006-07: Programming for Artists [SIM376X]
- 2007-08: Programming for Artists [SIM376X]
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
LACMTA Metro Los Angeles, CA Developer for Creative Services, Communications Department, 2008-present
I am responsible for the design and implementation of all the code for public-facing software. This includes the content management system managing 10k+ webpages at www.metro.net, weblogs and thesource.metro.net and developer.metro.net.
I am currently working on a revised trip planner, HTML timetables, and mobile applications for metro.net.
CalArts’ Center for Integrated Media Valencia, CA Technical Director, 2004-2006
I was responsible for the development and maintenance of the Centers online presence (including the magazine Viralnet.net), teaching workshops in dynamic web design, Flash and Max/MSP+Jitter, and mentoring graduate students.
I was the technical collaborator on projects for visiting artists including Scott Snibbe, Lee Ranaldo, Leah Singer, Marie Sester, Perry Hoberman, Norman Klein, Sara Roberts, Nancy Buchanan and others.
Powderfone.com Denver, CO System Architect 2002-2006
I designed and built the automated calling mechanism driving this customized notifications service. This included the design and implementation of a web services interface to the telephone network via VoIP. I also delivered a snow monitoring widget for OSX Tiger. PowderFone is a fully customized wake-up call service for skiers on powder days. Powderfone.com monitors snow conditions for over 1340 ski areas internationally.
Spatial Technology Inc. Boulder, CO Director of Internet Applications 1999-2000
I was responsible for managing a team of people creating commercial web interfaces for Spatial's unique line of model-healing products including 3DModelserver, 3Dshare, Bits2Parts, and PlanetCAD.
CommercialWare Mediasset Lab Boston, MA /Denver, CO Innovation Director and Research Lead 1999-2001
I led a small research team in the investigation and prototype of modular programming interfaces for multi-channel retail systems. Clients included Abercrombie & Fitch, Patagonia, Ritz Camera, Starbucks, Frederick's of Hollywood, and others.
eCollege.com Denver, CO Cofounder and Creative Director 1995-1999
eCollege provides all of the necessary technology and services in an integrated approach to power the profitable growth of online distance programs. As the only eLearning outsource provider focused on developing full programs, eCollege supports some of the largest and fastest growing online degree, certificate and professional development programs in the country.
As System Architect for eColleges Real Education System v3-4, I designed, developed, designed and produced online university systems used by over 140 institutions of higher learning. As Creative Director I designed and produced the user interface for one of the worlds first online universities as well as managing a team of art directors and web designers who developed hundreds of online universities for clients including Harvard Business School, the University of Colorado, The Wharton Business School, and others.
Changing Scene Theater Denver, CO Board member 1988-1990
As a Board member I oversaw the creative and fiscal health of one of our country's only theaters committed to innovative first-run productions. We produced exclusively new work by Stan Brakhage, Robert Bly, Michael Smith, Peter Shaffer, and others.
Oracle Theatre Portland, OR Co-founder and Creative Director 1987-1988
I was responsible for shepherding the graphical identity, planning seasons, and fundraising for this small, innovative theater company.
SELECT EXHIBITIONS
- Osterreichische Filmmuseum, Wien/AT, 2010
- Orphans 7, NY/US, 2010
- Looking, Cabinet (with Maggie Nelson, Eileen Myles, and CA Conrad), NY/US, 2009
- London Film Festival, 2008
- Volksbhne Berlin, 10/2008
- Toronto International Film Festival::Wavelengths, ON/CA 2008
- Sert Gallery Exhibition, Harvard University, Boston, MA Oct-Dec 2008
- MassArt Film Society, Boston, MA 2008
- Franfurter Positionen, Germany 2008 Zukunft des Korpers
- Moles not Molar, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
- Pixilerations, Providence, RI, 2007
- Collision11, MIT, Boston, 2007
- Boston CyberArts Festival, 2007
- Harvard Film Archive, 2007
- Generic Remix, REDCAT, Los Angeles, 2006
- Just Add Water, G825, Los Angeles, 2005
- Nonsense nor Sensibility, POST gallery, Los Angeles, 2005
- RHZradio.org opening, Barbershop, Los Angeles, 2004
HONORS
- AAFF Peter Wilde Award for Most Technically Innovative Film, 2009
- National Public Relations Industry Award, Powderfone
- DVCO, 2004
- Silver Product of the Year (NASA TechBriefs), 3DModelserver, 1999-2000
- Warehouse Theater: Best New Play, BlueBlack, 1988
- Fellowship: Illuminating Engineering Society Technical Mission to China, 1987
SELECT PRESENTATIONS
- Panelist, Reimagining the Archive, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 12/2010
- Dirty Bits Workshop, Akademie der Bildenden Knst, Wien, AT, 12/2010
- Visiting Artist/Critic, RISD, Providence, RI, 12/2007
- Visiting Artist, MassArt, Boston, MA, 10/2006
- Reactive System::MUSE, Dorkbot Socal, Los Angeles, 10/2004