Terry M. Smith


Occupational Objective
A position utilizing digital media in a creative manner. An ideal position would offer an opportunity that will allow me to combine both my scientific and photographic backgrounds with the digitally-based future.

Educational Data
Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, California
Master of Science Degree December 1995
Pre-Graduate Program - 1984-1985

Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California
Received Bachelor of Arts degree - June 1977
Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry

Certifications
Ryan Act California Single Subject Credential in Life Science
California Community College Credential in Art & Design, including Photography
California Basic Educational Skills Test

Work Experience
1988-current Photographic Supervisor, California State University, Hayward, Instructional Media Center

Supervise and manage still photography production for instructional support, including location and studio photography, and computer graphics.
Produce slide shows and audio tapes.
Produce computer graphic slide show for campus cable channel head-end.

1978-current Freelance Photographer, Mount Eden, California
Freelance photography, including weddings, brochures, public relations and biological photography.

1984-1988 Studio Manager/Graduate Teaching Assistant, Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara, California
Assisted instructors in Industrial and Lighting Systems classes, including demonstrations of blackglass, schlieren, shadowgraph and short-duration flash techniques. Managed and maintained studios, including lighting equipment maintenance, supervision of other assistants and daily business of the studios.

1979-1984 Photographic Instructor, Ohlone College, Fremont, California
Taught basic, intermediate and advanced photo classes, including zone system applications, color printing ,and large format camera use.

1983 Photographic Instructor, De Anza College, Cupertino, California
Taught basic photo classes and coordinated instruction with other instructors.

1978-1984 Assistant Manager, Brooks Cameras, Fremont, California
Supervised sales personnel, made daily cash reports, and performed shipping and receiving duties.

1978 Student Teacher, San Rafael High School, San Rafael, California
Coordinated curriculum and instruction with three Master Teachers as required for teaching credential.

Publication Credits
Peterson's, A Field Guide to Western Butterflies
Petersen's Photographic
Arabian Horse World
Victory Lane magazine

Numerous Cal State Hayward publications

Portfolio, references or transcripts available on request.

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