Academic Chairs & Curriculum Coordinators
Southwest University of Visual Arts strives to be an exemplary force in Postsecondary Education by employing professionals with the training and experience that prepares students to meet the competitive challenges of an evolving global environment. Each department is directed by a full-time professional with the background to ensure the education focuses on the intellectual, technical, professional and critical thinking skills necessary to sustain life-long learning and career success.
Associate Dean of Instruction
Amy Boldt
Masters in Education, and bilingual certification from University of California at Santa Cruz
Secondary Education teacher for 9 years
Department Chair for seven years at a high school modeled on Coalition of Essential Schools principles
Mentored teaching candidates from UCSC and California State University Monterey Bay for four years
Fellow in the California Writing Project Summer Institute for the Central California Writing Project
Member of the Advanced Leadership Institute in Monterey, California
Advertising & Marketing / Visual Communications Academic Chair
Andres Moreno
Graphic Designer/Illustrator since 1989
BS, University of Phoenix
AA in Advertising Art & Computer Graphic Design,
Southwest University of Visual Arts
Associate Academic Chair, Advertising & Marketing / Visual Communications
Joseph Chavez
Graphic Designer since 1998
MBA, University of Phoenix
BA Graphic Design, Southwest University of Visual Arts
Animation Academic Chair
Erik Westlund
Animator since 2000
BFA, General Fine Art,
The Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
MFA, Computer Art, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Associate Academic Chair, Animation
Teresa (Teri) Farley
Designer since 1994, Animator since 1999
AA in Advertising Art, Southwest University of Visual Arts
BA in Animation, Southwest University of Visual Arts
Fine Arts/Photography Academic Chair
John Clarke
Film/Video/Installation
BA Fine Arts, University of North Florida
MFA emphasis in Photography, University of Arizona
Thirteen years experince. Exhibited nationally and internationally, including New York, Chicago, and Dubai.
Associate Academic Chair, Fine Arts / Photography
Diane Alire
Fine Artist/Commercial Photographer since 1984
Master of Fine Arts in Photography, University of Texas
BA, Graphic Design, Auburn University, AL
Associate Academic Chair, Landscape Architecture
Scott Field
Registered Landscape Architect
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture – five year professional degree
University of Arizona
Associate Academic Chair, Interior Design
Sheri Gerdes
Licensed Interior Designer
LEED Associate
University of Wisconsin-Stout
BFA, Interior Design
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