RESUME
Christopher Novak
1811-A Woolsey
Berkeley, CA 94703
510-843-6629
cnovak@sfsu.edu
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| 4/96-present |
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Web Site Director/IAC Faculty
Inter-Arts Center, San Francisco State University
- Responsible for installation and maintenance of Macintosh based web server.
- Create web pages using HTML, JavaScript and CGI.
- Design graphics using Photoshop, Illustrator and DeBabelizer.
- Conduct classes in Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, JavaScript and web site design.
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| 10/96-present |
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Weekend Manager
Media Access Center-J. Paul Leonard Library
San Francisco State University
- Supervise student workers in Media Access Center and Computer Lab.
- Assist patrons and troubleshoot problems with video, audio and computer equipment.
- Conduct regular training sessions on digital video editing equipment.
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| 9/95-present |
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Web Designer
ICE, Berkeley, CA
- Freelance web design. Create graphics, design site interface and code HTML.
Projects include Whole Earth Access, Oliver Moon Leather Company,
Schizo Cycle Wear and The Summer Math/Science Camp.
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| 8/94-10/96 |
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Media Assistant
Media Access Center-J. Paul Leonard Library
San Francisco State University
- Assist patrons with video, audio and computer equipment.
- Make reservations, and checkout media materials.
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| 6/96-8/96 |
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Photography Instructor
Summer Math/Science Camp, Berkeley, CA
- Introduce basic principles of photo optics and chemistry.
- Assist students in construction and operation of pin-hole cameras.
- Teach students to develop black and white photographs
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| 1/96-5/96 |
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Inter-Media Lab Assistant
Inter-Arts Center, San Francisco State University
- Assist students with video cameras, audio recording equipment,
analog/digital video editing stations and digital audio mixing.
- Make reservations, and checkout equipment.
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| 1/96-5/96 |
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Teaching Assistant
NEXA 365: Convergent Computer Research
San Francisco State University
- Instruct students in the use of E-Mail, FTP, News and World Wide Web
in both a UNIX and Macintosh environment.
- Teach HTML coding, Photoshop, Illustrator and web design.
- Assist students with web based projects.
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| 9/95-12/95 |
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Teaching Assistant
IAC 731: Intersection-Sound-Media-Text-Context
San Francisco State University
- Assist students with digital audio workstation.
- Conduct training sessions in the use of SoundEdit 16, Sound Designer
and Session and DAT recording equipment.
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| 9/93-12/93 |
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Teaching Assistant
Alternative Film, San Francisco Art Institute
- Train students in the use of Super-8/16mm cameras and projections equipment.
- Prepare instructional material, and participate in critique of student work.
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Web Sites
Skills
Computer
- Web Authoring: HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Shockwave, Dreamweaver
- Programming: Lingo, Hypertalk
- Graphic Design: Illustrator, Photoshop, DeBabelizer, PageMaker
- Multimedia: Director, HyperCard
- Digital Video: After Effects, Media 100, Premiere
- Digital Audio: Session, Sound Designer, Pro Tools, Sound Edit 16
- Platforms: Macintosh (Expert), Windows NT/95 (Proficient)
Film / Video
- Super-8, 16mm and video camera operation
- Motion picture film and audio editing
- Processing techniques for motion picture film
- Analog and digital video editing.
Photography
- Black and white film processing and printing techniques
- Pin-hole camera construction and operation
- Operation of still cameras, lighting equipment, and slide projectors
Languages
- Native English speaker
- Speak, read and write Mandarin Chinese at a third year college level
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