Angela M Franco
Tel: +1 757 600 8244
+57 324 6561206
e-mail: afrancoteachingartist@gmail.com
afrancocarreno@gmail.com
Education
BFA – Art Studio, Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Medellín, Colombia, January 1986
Graduated with the title of “Maestro in Plastic Arts”, capacitated in the development of spaces for
the purpose of symbolic creation, in harmony with the principles and exigencies of
contemporary plastic expressions.
the purpose of symbolic creation, in harmony with the principles and exigencies of
contemporary plastic expressions.
Thesis: ‘The Participation and Formation of Cultural Process’- Human knowledge,
evolution and finally transformation of student works of art during 5 years period.
evolution and finally transformation of student works of art during 5 years period.
Tech Graphic Design, Superior Institute of Arts
(Initiated when working on my BFA)
Medellin, Colombia, 1988
Major in Commercial Arts, and Communication Design
Illustration and Digital Imagery
Academia de Arte Libe de Zulategui
Form and Color - Studio
Medellin, Colombia, 1977 – 1980
Career Objective as a Teaching Artist
My objective as a teaching artist is to provide each of my students the opportunity to participate
in a visual narrative, depiction of events, expression of feelings or ideas through many different
channels of visual communication; a work where technology and freehand techniques are balanced as
excellent media of communication there for great outcomes giving them understanding,
appreciation, and satisfaction. My experience and study among my love for the powerful world of
visual arts give me unique foundations to use to layout and prepare innovative art – visual
communication lessons.
Walking students through the force and power of a creative mind, building open intelligence, creating
space within the visual language, illustrating the animations of feelings, and carefully interpreting forms and
shapes within their knowledge and capabilities it is my passion.
in a visual narrative, depiction of events, expression of feelings or ideas through many different
channels of visual communication; a work where technology and freehand techniques are balanced as
excellent media of communication there for great outcomes giving them understanding,
appreciation, and satisfaction. My experience and study among my love for the powerful world of
visual arts give me unique foundations to use to layout and prepare innovative art – visual
communication lessons.
Walking students through the force and power of a creative mind, building open intelligence, creating
space within the visual language, illustrating the animations of feelings, and carefully interpreting forms and
shapes within their knowledge and capabilities it is my passion.
Media are carefully chosen with the intent to facilitate the interpretation of ideas; like
technology and digital imagery (photography) are part of my students’ tools that permits the creation and
resolving their own visual inquiries; agreeing with differences, finding solutions, and overcoming challenges within
the project's experience. I plan each activity carefully and aim to skill students through exercise and
discovering, through research and inquiry, and through connections and appreciations.
technology and digital imagery (photography) are part of my students’ tools that permits the creation and
resolving their own visual inquiries; agreeing with differences, finding solutions, and overcoming challenges within
the project's experience. I plan each activity carefully and aim to skill students through exercise and
discovering, through research and inquiry, and through connections and appreciations.
I emphasize the importance of reinforcing student’s values, skills, and means of one's existence
within the world around them, and their expression, responsibilities, and boundaries among them and others.
Even more important are cross-curricular projects, a vital part of the art experience,
Science/Art, English/Art, and Math/Art make the possibility of serious mind inquiry, developing
beautiful work of craft and discovery.
within the world around them, and their expression, responsibilities, and boundaries among them and others.
Even more important are cross-curricular projects, a vital part of the art experience,
Science/Art, English/Art, and Math/Art make the possibility of serious mind inquiry, developing
beautiful work of craft and discovery.
Projects are designed to validate and make the connection with the intent to build strong
self-opinions and self-appreciation and the discovery of their own.
My classes are historical, scientific, and poetic. Students will learn through those associations,
and that the visual representations are part of one world
capable to understand and to be grateful for.
self-opinions and self-appreciation and the discovery of their own.
My classes are historical, scientific, and poetic. Students will learn through those associations,
and that the visual representations are part of one world
capable to understand and to be grateful for.
Employment History as an Educator
DIA Dual Immersion Academy
Salt Lake City, Utah
2013 – 2019
Work as an art educator, introducing a new methodology and an artistic approach within the design
of the aesthetics and critical thinking, through the art as in every unit at Dual Immersion Academy.
With the intention of nurturing appreciation, reflection, and cultural participation, students are invited
in each class to notice what needs to be noticed and to use and validate the work of art as a tool for
critical thinking, problem-solving, as well the importance of looking deeply.
Lecture a class on Digital Photography and the Yearbook to middle school students.
of the aesthetics and critical thinking, through the art as in every unit at Dual Immersion Academy.
With the intention of nurturing appreciation, reflection, and cultural participation, students are invited
in each class to notice what needs to be noticed and to use and validate the work of art as a tool for
critical thinking, problem-solving, as well the importance of looking deeply.
Lecture a class on Digital Photography and the Yearbook to middle school students.
Alianza Academy – Art Specialist
Salt Lake City, Utah
2011 – 2013
Alianza Academy an interactive technology hybrid charter school with an emphasis on the Arts
opened its doors in August 2010. As part of the initial team, my responsibilities were the creation of
block Art Projects to be delivered during the school's first year; these projects needed to promote
critical thinking, process making, aesthetic values, and appreciation. Currently, Alianza has adopted
a new art educational approach; Art is built as a project-driving learning experience under
the Lincoln Center Institute philosophy. Duties were to develop Alianza’s school Art Lesson Plans,
make sure that the Lincoln Center aesthetics education philosophy was in place,
design classes’ curricular activities, and instruct coaches as well designed their art experiences
schedules and progress, for each quarter during the school year.
opened its doors in August 2010. As part of the initial team, my responsibilities were the creation of
block Art Projects to be delivered during the school's first year; these projects needed to promote
critical thinking, process making, aesthetic values, and appreciation. Currently, Alianza has adopted
a new art educational approach; Art is built as a project-driving learning experience under
the Lincoln Center Institute philosophy. Duties were to develop Alianza’s school Art Lesson Plans,
make sure that the Lincoln Center aesthetics education philosophy was in place,
design classes’ curricular activities, and instruct coaches as well designed their art experiences
schedules and progress, for each quarter during the school year.
Aspen Ranch School – School for youth and children at risk
Loa, Utah
2008 - 2011
Lecture on Art, painting, drawing, engraving, sculpture, and environmental art.
Lecture on Digital Photography and Digital Imagery using Adobe Photoshop
Lecture on Art Appreciation
Dar Al – Hekma College
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2006 - 2008
Assistant Professor for the Graphic Design Department
Courses taught: Introduction to Graphic Design, Basic Design, Typography, Symbols, and Trademarks,
History of Graphic Design, Aesthetics and Criticism, and Issues of a Graphic Designer.
History of Graphic Design, Aesthetics and Criticism, and Issues of a Graphic Designer.
Dar Al – Hekma University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2003 – 2006
Program Director & Assistant Professor
Work Include: Initiating and setting goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the
Graphic Design College. Planning the programs from start to completion involves deadlines,
milestones, and processes. Developing or approving budgets and operations.with students from
freshman year to junior level. As well worked closely with Jeddah area business leaders to promote
an understanding of the arts and the need for designers and communicators within the region.
As a Program Director, I worked closely with professionals and the needs of the region and
global businesses.
Graphic Design College. Planning the programs from start to completion involves deadlines,
milestones, and processes. Developing or approving budgets and operations.with students from
freshman year to junior level. As well worked closely with Jeddah area business leaders to promote
an understanding of the arts and the need for designers and communicators within the region.
As a Program Director, I worked closely with professionals and the needs of the region and
global businesses.
Alhambra High School – K12
Phoenix, Arizona
2002 – 2003
Lecture on Digital Photography and Computer Arts.
Developed a new curriculum and courses for the Digital Imagery Art classes.
Wayne School District – K12
Bicknell, Utah
2000 – 2002
Introduction to Graphic Design and Applied Technology
Aspen Ranch School – School for youth and children at risk
Loa, Utah
1997 – 2000
Lecture of Fine Arts and Computer Arts
Developed the curricula for a new art program
Supervised and created a student’s gallery, for the promotion of students, work and school.
Employment History as an Artist and Illustrator
Artist – Franco Studio
1978 to Present
Graphic Designers and Illustrator
January 1998 to September 1994
Wearhouse Inc., Beltsville, MD
Memberships
AIGA
SEGD
Salt Lake Art Center
NGA
Other Skills
Screen Printing - Printmaking
Digital Photography - Photoshop
Adobe Spark
Wizer.me
Google Earth
Prezi
Graphic Design and Illustration
Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Google-classroom
Additional Education Development Diplomas & Certifications
Credit Course - Completed - March 2021
Modern Art & Ideas
MoMa - Coursera
Credential ID CHDM8XPZU7
Credit Course - Completed - Nove 2018
UEN - Utah Educational Network
Effective Teaching with Visual Media - FLEX Cour
Certificate of Completion
Teaching with Themes
MoMa - May 2017
Certificate of Completion
Introduction to Imagemaking
California Institute of the Arts - June 2016
Certificate Completion – June 2012
Lincoln Center Institute – for the Arts and Education
Aesthetics and Education
Certificate Completion - March 2012
SENA – Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje
Pedagogía Humana (Human Pedagogy)
Certificate Completion – April 2010
SENA – Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje
Estrategias Pedagógicas para el Desarrollo del Pensamiento
(Strategies Pedagogies for the Development of the Thinking Process)
(Strategies Pedagogies for the Development of the Thinking Process)
Certificate Completion – December 2009
SENA – Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje
Creación de Modelos de Estrategias Didácticas
(Creation of Models for Innovated Didactics Strategies)
(Creation of Models for Innovated Didactics Strategies)
Certificate Completion – February 2008
Harvard University - Graduate School of Education
Teaching for Understanding 1: Focus on Student for Understanding
Certificate of Completion – August 2007
SEGD
Telling Stories / A History of Exhibition Design
The Technical Exhibition
Developing Client Management Documentation Guidelines
London School of Art and Design – August 2006
History of Art
London, UK
Image, Space, Object – August 2005
High Ground Workshop
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Denver, Colorado
Certificate of Completion – June 2001
Screen Printing, Photoshop, Freehand, and Illustrator
Snow College, Ephraim, UT
Art Shows
Nata Gallery
October 16, 2013
Salt Lake City, UT
Local Colors of Utah – Gallery
August 13, 2013
Sugar House, UT
ABHA Cultural Center
Dan Drzavnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
December 3, 2011
Salt Lake City, UT
Sharbatly, Art Show
January 24th, 2008
Sharbatly Visitors Hall
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Art Show Saudi Women Artist’ Group – Saudi Exhibition
March 13th, 2006
Dar Al-Hekma College
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Graphic Design Faculty Exhibition
December 22nd, 2005
Dar Al-Hekma College
The Art In Motion
December 22nd, 2004
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2nd Annual Juried Faculty Art Show
April 25th, 2003
PUHD, Phoenix, Arizona
4th Annual Juried Southern Utah Art Show
Awarded Honor Place
July of 2002
Wayne County, Loa, Utah
3rd Annual Juried Southern Utah Art Show
Awarded Honor Place
July 2001
Wayne County, Loa, Utah
2nd Itinerant Show of Art
September 1998
Washington. D.C
Gallery Santa Fe
First Itinerant Show of Art
July 1987
Bogotá, Colombia
Xoce OPHKO Gallery
April of 1998
Izmailvskoe, Moscow, Russia
Gallery Belle Art
Collective Art Show in Transit
March 1986
Manizales, Colombia
Paraninfo of the University of Antioquia
Inauguration of U of A Library
June 1985
Medellin, Colombia
Museum of History
Art in Autumn
October 29th, 1984
Medellin, Colombia
Tour-Antioquia Gallery
II Annual Juried Show Inter-University
Engraving
April 19th, 1982
Medellin, Colombia
Museum University Antioquia
III Juried Gallery of Visual Arts
January 1981
Medellin, Colombia
I.C.C., Public Library Piloto
Second Show of Art
March to September of 1981
Museum Archeological – MAS
Art Show – Collective
June 1980
Jericho, Colombia
EAFIT University
Art Show – Collective
September 1979
Medellin, Colombia
Research Publications and Documents
“Design Sign & Clean Space” – When Blended Good Media Design is the Delineation
between Media Design and Exhibit Design.
between Media Design and Exhibit Design.
Research presented at Jeddah Chambers of Commerce
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
March 13, 2008
“Growing on A Borrowed History” - A Discourse in Art Education Pedagogy
Research presented at Dar Al Hekma College
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
May 1 of 2007
“20 Century Design Communication History Booklet” – A Compendium of Historical Events
that Deeply Market our Social and Political Design throughout the 20th Century
that Deeply Market our Social and Political Design throughout the 20th Century
Printed at the Graphic Design Program
Dar Al Hekma University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
September 2004
Angela M Franco
Tel: 801-441-8415
e-mail: afrancoteachingaartist@gmail.com
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