Professor Robert Gilbert The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Art (956) 665-3480 Email: robert.gilbert@utrgv.edu EDUCATION MFA, California State University - Los Angeles, 1995 Major: Art BFA, Otis College of Art and Design, 1990 Major: Communication Design/Illustration EMPLOYMENT Academic - Administrative Assignments Co-Chair, Art Department, The University of Texas, Pan American (September 2008 - August 2009) Academic - Post-Secondary Associate Professor - Graphic Design, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley (September 2015) Professional Area Coordinator, Graphic Design, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley (September 2015) Assistant to Associate Professor - Graphic Design, The University of Texas, Pan American (2005-2015) Area Coordinator, Graphic Design, University of Texas Pan American (September 2007 - August 2015) Graphic Designer, Zene Magazine (2004-2005) Graphic Designer, Helken & Horn Advertising Agency, Inc (2000-2004) Adjunct Instructor, Yavapai College (1999-2003) Adjunct Instructor, Campus of Arts and Sciences College, Athens, Greece (1996-1999) Graphic Designer, I.N. Leousis Advertising Agency, Athens, Greece (1995-1996) Graphic Designer, Ketchum-Downtown YMCA (1992-1995) On Air Promotions, ABC Entertainment (1990-1991) AWARDS AND HONORS ADDY American Advertising Federation Bronze Award, American Advertising Federation, Regional Level (March 2, 2017) Generated on Jan 09, 2018 Page 1 of 6
ADDY American Advertising Federation Gold Award, American Advertising Federation, Rio Grande Valley (February 2, 2017) ADDY American Advertising Federation Silver Award, American Advertising Federation, Rio Grande Valley (February 2, 2017) Hournorary Professor, Hangyang Normal University, Human, China. (April 2014) 2nd Place in altered photography, 2013, Art Buzz, the 2013 Collection, Volume 6 (January 2013) Awarded 2nd place, Broadside - Group Exhibition. juried, Atelier 6000 Studio Workshop. Bend, Oregon (February 2012) 2nd Place in altered photography, 2012, Art Buzz, the 2012 Collection, Volume 5 (January 2012) Honorable Mention in altered photography, 2011, Art Buzz, the 2011 Collection, Volume 4 (January 2011) PRESENTATIONS Robert Gilbert. "Learning the animation program Flash," Guest Speaker, Art department, Ming Chuan University, Taoyuan campus, Taoyuan, Taiwan. (July 2017) Robert Gilbert. "Gave a presentation on the graphic design field and showed my portfolio and current photography work.," Guest Speaker, Foreign language department, Hangyang Normal University, Hangyang, China. (May 2015) Robert Gilbert. "The cultural differences between China and the U.S.A.," English Corner, Foreign Language department of Hangyang Normal University, Hangyang, Hunan, China. (March 2015) Robert Gilbert. "Presented my graphic design, illustration portfolio," Guest Speaker, Art department, Hangyang Normal University, Hangyang, China. (September 2014) Robert Gilbert. "Girl By The Sea," Read Across America, S. F. Austin Elementary School, Edinburg, TX. (2011) Robert Gilbert. "Girl By The Sea and Mattis The Spider Boy," Children s Arts and Literacy Festival, The International Museum of Art and Science in McAllen, McAllen, TX. (February 2010) Robert Gilbert. "The histor y of world war one and tw o propaganda posters," Sell Your Fear, Interdisciplinary Conference, University of Texas, Pan American and South Texas College, Edinburg, TX. (2009) Robert Gilbert. "Public reading, poetry from small edition books and short story," Artists Who Write, Festiba of International Books and Arts, The University of Texas, Pan American, Edinburg, TX. (2008) Robert Gilbert. "The career and Nuba photos of Leni Reifenstahl," International Week, The University of Texas, Pan American, Edinburg, TX. (2008) TEACHING Courses Taught BFA Senior Graphic Design Ex Communication Design I Generated on Jan 09, 2018 Page 2 of 6
Communication Design II Computer Graphics Computer Graphics II Design & Production Design Communications I Design Lab Design Studio Graphic Design I Graphic Design II Individ Probs/Internship/Co-op Interactive Design Portfolio Portfolio for Graphic Design Senior Exhibit Special Topics in Studio Art Type Design Typography Non-Credit Instruction Workshop, School of Art, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 19. (September 2013 - October 2014) Continuing Education, UTPA Continuing Education, 16. (February 2013 - May 2013) Continuing Education, UTPA Continuing Education, 14. (September 2011 - May 2013) Workshop, Boys and Girls Club of Edinburg, Texas, 6. (February 2012 - May 2012) Workshop, FESTIBA Festival of International Books & Arts, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 15. (April 2010 - April 2012) Workshop, Boys and Girls Club of Edinburg, Texas, 12. (September 2010 - May 2011) Workshop, Boys and Girls Club of Edinburg, Texas., 12. (March 2010) Workshop, Donna middle school, Donna, Texas, 14. (March 2009) Workshop, Evins Regional Juvenile Center., 6. (September 2007 - May 2008) Directed Student Learning Internship Advisor. Mariana Zapata, "Internship at Copy Zone", School of Art. (January 23, 2017 - May 5, 2017) Generated on Jan 09, 2018 Page 3 of 6
Master's Thesis Committee Member. Raul Cabrera, "Narrative At And The Potrayal Of Faith And Social Injustice", School of Art. (April 24, 2017) Master's Thesis Committee Member. Isaac Santiago,, School of Art. (January 2017) Internship Advisor. Jose Rivera, "Internship at San Martin De Porres Clinic.", School of Art. (September 20, 2016 - December 1, 2016) Internship Advisor. Alicia Rangel, "Internship at Entravision Communications", School of Art. (October 12, 2015 - November 30, 2015) SERVICE Master's Thesis Committee Member. Erika Balogh,, Art (UTPA). (April 30, 2013) Department Service Other, Mentor to three visiting faculty from Hangyang Normal University, China.. (September 2016 - December 2017) Committee Chair, Art Appreciation/Studio Art, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (November 2016 - May 2017) Committee Chair, School of Art Annual Merit Review Committee, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (September 2016 - October 2016) Committee Chair, Faculty Search Committee - 3 Year Lecturer, Graphic Design, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (September 2015 - June 2016) Committee Chair, Faculty Search Committee - Animation and Graphic Design, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (October 2015 - May 2016) Committee Chair, Scheduling Committee, The University of Texas, Pan American. (September 2014 - October 2015) Committee Chair, Faculty Search Committee - Graphic Design, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (January 2015 - June 2015) Committee Chair, Faculty Search Committee - 3 Year Lecturer, Graphic Design, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (October 2014 - May 2015) Committee Chair, Scheduling Committee, The University of Texas, Pan American. (September 2011 - October 2013) Other (April 2012 - May 2012) Other (April 2012 - May 2012) Other (March 2012 - April 2012) Other (March 2012 - April 2012) Other (March 2012 - April 2012) Other (February 2012 - March 2012) Other (November 2011 - December 2011) Other (October 2011 - November 2011) Generated on Jan 09, 2018 Page 4 of 6
Other (October 2011 - November 2011) Other (October 2011 - November 2011) College Service Committee Member, College of Fine Art Lecture Review Committee, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley. (September 2016 - October 2017) University Service Committee Member, Office of Global Engagement OGE Global Affiliate. (March 2016) Committee Member, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley. (September 2015 - May 2017) Committee Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley. (September 2015 - May 2017) Committee Member, Academic Information Technology Council, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (September 2014 - May 2015) Committee Member, College Council Committee. (2009-2012) Committee Chair, Handbook Committee. (2010-2011) Committee Member, Scheduling Committee. (2010-2011) Committee Member, Graduate Committee. (2009-2011) Committee Member, HE AF Committee. (2009-2011) Committee Member, Technology Committee. (2009-2011) Committee Chair, BFA Exhibit Committee. (2008-2011) Committee Chair, Art Department Chair Search Committee. (2009-2010) Committee Member, Curriculum Committee. (2009-2010) Committee Member, Merit Reform Committee. (2009-2010) Committee Member, Handbook Committee. (2008-2010) Committee Member, Graphic Design Curriculum Committee. (2005-2010) Committee Member, Jewelry Artist Search Committee. (2007-2008) Committee Member, Tenure Reform Committee. (2007-2008) Committee Member, Tenure Reform Committee. (2007-2008) Committee Member, BFA Exhibit Committee. (2005-2008) Committee Member, Adjunct Search Committee. (2006-2007) Committee Member, Curriculum Committee. (2006-2007) Committee Member, Gallery Committee. (2006-2007) Committee Member, New Faculty Search Committee. (2006-2007) Generated on Jan 09, 2018 Page 5 of 6
Committee Member, Procedures Committee. (2006-2007) Professional Service Other, Hidalgo College Preparatory High School. Hidalgo, Texas, Hidalgo, (March 2015) Other, Computer department of Hangyang Normal University., Hangyang, (February 2013) Professional Memberships AIGA, American Institute of Gra phic Artists CAA, College Art Association TSTA, Texas Teachers Association Public Service Other, Career Day, at S. F. Austin Elementary School., Edinburg, (November 2012) Other, Donna Independent School District., Donna, (March 2012) Other, Dr. Zeus book festiva, at S. F. Austin Elementary School., Edinburg, (March 2012) Guest Speaker, Junior Staff Teen Program, Boys and Girls Club, Edinburg, (November 2011) Generated on Jan 09, 2018 Page 6 of 6