Hi. I'm Troy W. Finamore.

I am the Associate Program Director of Interactive Digital Media and an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Digital Media Program at Drexel University

troy.finamore@drexel.edu | 1 [215] 895.2012
Office: URBN-230C | Calendar

Curriculum Vitae

PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION

  • Drexel University, M.S. Information Sciences, 2013
  • New York University, Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Web Development, 2007
  • School of Visual Arts, Advertising (Cont. Ed.), 1999
  • California State University, Fullerton, B.A. Fine Art, 1991

APPOINTMENTS

2012-Present ASSOC. PROGRAM DIRECTOR, INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA
Dept. of Cinema & Television, Drexel University, Phila., PA
2011-2012 PROGRAM DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MEDIA
Dept. of Cinema & Television, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
2008-2011 ASSOC. PROGRAM DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MEDIA
Dept. of Cinema & Television, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
2007-present ASSOC. TEACHING PROFESSOR
Dept. of Cinema & Television, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
2006-2007 ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Marymount Manhattan College, New York, NY
2005-2007 ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Dept. of Cinema & Television, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
2000-2003 ART DIRECTOR
Media Designs / Brand Games, New York, NY
1999-2000 ART DIRECTOR
Creative Network Services, New York, NY
1998-1999 ART DIRECTOR
Earle Palmer Brown, New York, NY
1993-1998 ART DIRECTOR / OWNER
Finamore Design, Orange, CA
1991-1993 GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Strottman Marketing, Irvine, CA
1990-1991 GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Vision Sports, Irvine, CA
1987-1990 GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PRODUCTION MANAGER
Scott’s Screen Printing, Orange, CA
1986-1987 GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Dr. Dream Records, Orange, CA

SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES

  • 2011-present Drexel University - Westphal College Research Day Judge
  • 2011-2012 Member of the AWCOMAD web committee
  • 2011-2012 Westphal Representative for Drexel University Computing Academy (DUCA)
  • 2010-2012 Drexel University Media Collaboration Group Member
  • 2009-2011 SMAD Committee Member
  • 2009-2011 SIGGRAPH Group Faculty Advisor
  • 2008-Present NASAD Committee Member
  • 2007-2008 Design For Media Curriculum Revision Committee

COLLABORATORS AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS

  • 2012-present Philadelphia Fire Department Web App freedomfromfire.com/fsapp
  • 2007-present cap4kids.org for Saint Christopher Hospital
  • 2008-2009 PhillyHope.net for Saint Christopher Hospital

Professional Affiliations

  • ACM/SIGGRAPH
  • American Institute of Graphic Artists
  • Phi Sigma Kappa
  • Upsilon Pi Epsilon

Professional Awards and Recognition

  • 2002 WebAward.org Outstanding Web Site (for www.mediadesigns.com)
  • 2002 WebAward.org Standard of Excellence (for www.pfizer.com/brain)
  • 2002 AdWeek Icon Gold Award, Marketing Innovation (for The Merrill Lynch Game Collection)
  • 2002 AdWeek Icon Silver Award, Marketing innovation, Non-tech Companies (for Ralston-Purina “Incredible Dog” HTML email campaign)

Citations

  • Identity Crisis: 50 Redesigns That Transformed Stale Identities Into Successful Brands (F+W Publications)
  • Encyclopedia of Advertising (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers & Duke University)
  • Lurzer’s International Archive (Vol. 4-2000)

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I teach students how to design and build amazing things.

Below is a list of classes that I teach. More information about these can be found in the Drexel Catalog.

DIGM-100:
Digital Design Tools

Students learn the basics of visual design within the digital realm. Software tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are utilized.

DIGM-223:
Creative Concept Design

This course explores methods to develop design concepts on demand. Topics to be considered include recognizing one's imaginative potential, expanding fanciful memory, and maintaining a creative ecology of mind.

DIGM-491/2/3:
Senior Project in Digital Media

This is a three-course sequence. Requires a project that demonstrates the integration of the academic and practical knowledge the student has acquired in the overall field as well as in one or more specializations.

WBDV-216:
History of Web Development

This course explores all aspects of web development including the foundations of web technologies, formulation of web standards and how the individual web surfer's wants and needs have changed over time. Also discussed will be ground-breaking websites and the evolution of interface design for the web.

WBDV-220:
User Experience

This course explores all aspects of web development including the foundations of web technologies, formulation of web standards and how the individual web surfer's wants and needs have changed over time. Also discussed will be ground-breaking websites and the evolution of interface design for the web.

WBDV-240:
Web Authoring I

This course explores prinicples and techniques for creating effective interactive media-reich websites. It includes aesthetics of human-computer interaction; bandwidth; project planning, budgeting and management; prototyping; testing and revision management.

WBDV-241:
Vector Authoring I

Focuses attention on learning multimedia-authoring tools to create self-contained delivery programs, includes consideration and discussion of social impacts on digital technology.

WBDV-242:
Dynamic Vector Authoring

Students work with concepts and software for better intergration of Internet multimedia-authoring programs with assorted browsers and server side databases.

WBDV-243:
Content Management Systems

This course covers the basic principles of PHP. Students set up a content management system and develop a custom theme. Also includes instruction in XHTML/CSS techniques, project planning, organizing and maintaining effective styleshets and recognizing common browser bugs..

WBDV-448:
Interactive Digital Media Workshop I

This course explores the management process of developing or redesigning a successful website. Students work in team environments to analyze websites; define steps to develop well designed sites; and focus on audience, usability, testing and content development.

WBDV-449:
Interactive Digital Media Workshop II

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Awesome student work that makes me happy.

More samples can be found on the Digital Media portfolio site.

Come Visit!

Drexel University
College of Media Arts and Design
Department of Cinema and Television
Digital Media Program
3501 Market Street, URBN-230C
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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