Matt Schultz
Work with corporations, newspapers, magazines and private clients to create the look and visual style of their products and advertising collateral.
Work with corporations, newspapers, magazines and private clients to create the graphic assets needed for their products and advertising collateral.
Creative • Professional
Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in various aspects of production design, ranging from graphic design to television commercials. I have collaborated closely with marketing managers and clients to develop effective advertising materials, including mailers, catalogs, billboards, web content, and social media assets, among others. Additionally, I have successfully led design teams and served as an Art Director for newspapers, magazines, catalogs, as well as TV, film, and corporate videos.
My expertise extends to creating comprehensive design materials and social media collateral for successful crowdfunded campaigns. Furthermore, I am skilled in photography, specializing in landscapes, product photography, portraits, and more. Moreover, for over a decade, I taught art and design, focusing particularly on instructing students in the usage of Adobe suite software. Please contact me at matt@mattschultzartist.com
Photograph landscapes, portraits and products. Own my own gear including a Canon 7D and studio strobes.
Create special effects and graphics for feature films, performed voice over, sound design, musical supervision and editing.
Art Direction • Graphic Design
As a Graphic Designer and/or Art Director for several companies, major magazines, and newspapers, I have done everything from creating the ads to laying out the ENTIRE publication within tight deadlines. Some of the samples that I am showing are hundred-page publications where ALL the components of design and layout were performed by me. This often also included my own photography. I have also created many logos for businesses and photo-realistic illustrations. As a college professor, I teach Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, XD, and Character Animator.
Art Direction • Graphic Design • Photography • Film • Video • Internet • Education • Contact
Photography
Here are some examples. I have taken photos of products, headshots, landscapes and worked as a photo journalist. I have a Canon 7D and studio strobes. As a college professor, I teach Photoshop, Camera Raw and Portrait Pro editing programs.
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Film
Here are some examples. I have worked on the graphics for queen alien's screen for Independence Day: Resurgence. I edited a feature on the Karmapa and scored movies for director Bernard Rose (Candyman). As a college professor, I teach Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Graphics
Alien computer
screens
Editor
Music Supervisor
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Music
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Video • Internet
Here are some examples. I have created corporate videos, TV commercials and Kickstarter promotional videos. I have worked as producer, writer, camera operator, motion graphics designer and director on these sample projects. As a college professor, I teach Premiere Pro and After Effects.
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Here are some examples of websites. I have also recorded podcasts and managed all aspects of podcast delivery.
Internet
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EDUCATION
I have over 14 years experience as an adjunct college professor. I have developed and taught over 15 courses ranging from Art and Design to Film and Photography. Please see the list of courses. I have included a education video of my teaching techniques as well.
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COURSES TAUGHT
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ART 101 – Ceramics
This studio-based course served as an introduction to ceramic art and processes. It highlighted historical and contemporary examples, aesthetics, and three-dimensional design principles through demonstrations, lectures, and tutorials. Students learned a variety of hand-forming processes, wheel throwing, glazing methods, and electric kiln firing. Class projects allowed students to practice techniques while developing a personal aesthetic within the realm of ceramics.
ART 101 – Art Appreciation
This course examined important examples of visual art drawn from a wide variety of media and cultures. It focused on helping students understand and appreciate how works of visual art were made and how they functioned and communicated within their societal contexts. The course surveyed the fine and applied arts from both historical and contextual perspectives, addressing questions such as why people made art and what it meant. It approached the study of art as part of the humanities, aiming to foster an understanding and appreciation of our shared humanity, both individually and collectively.
ART 102 – Two-Dimensional Design
This course explored the fundamentals of formal systems and the basic elements of visual organization through two-dimensional design principles and theories using a variety of media. Students applied design skills both verbally and visually. The course consisted of fifteen projects introducing theories and applications of two-dimensional design, covering all aspects of composition—including shape, space, line, tone, balance, perspective, and color theory—as well as related art history and typography.
ART 106 – Graphic Design Fundamentals: Illustrator and Photoshop
This course introduced the use of hardware and software for production and design in the graphic arts. It covered graphical user interfaces, current industry application methods, and software basics. Students developed a functional understanding of Photoshop and Illustrator while using the computer as a fundamental design and production tool.
ART 108 – Beginning Video and Sound
This course provided hands-on training in digital video and post-sound production from idea development to final delivery. Students learned the digital filmmaking workflow and the hardware and software tools necessary for project completion. Emphasis was placed on visual literacy and crafting quality work. Students expanded their DSLR camera skills to include video and worked with a traditional video camera such as the Panasonic D40. Editing was completed using Adobe Premiere Pro.
ART 110 – Professional Development
This course prepared art students for careers in the fine arts or as production artists. It covered résumé writing, portfolio management, higher education pathways, and career options. Through readings, discussions, written assignments, and exercises, students gained an understanding of what it meant to be a successful artist in society.
COMM 208 & ART 216 – Publication Layout and Design
This course introduced the hardware and software used in graphic arts production, with a concentration in publication design using Adobe InDesign. It covered graphical user interfaces, current industry application methods, and software basics. Students developed a functional understanding of InDesign and used the computer as a primary design and production tool.
ART 270 – Typography
This course introduced the history of the printed word, type development, anatomy, classification, usage, and legibility. It explored text hierarchies and type family characteristics, applying them to design projects. Coursework included using Illustrator for the first five weeks and InDesign for the final five weeks, producing at least one print and one web-based portfolio-quality piece.
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ART 312 – 2D Flash Animation
This course introduced the theory and principles of animation for the web, video, mobile devices, apps, games, and digital publications. Students learned to animate objects and images over time using frame-by-frame techniques, motion paths, presets, custom easing, and classic tweens. Coursework included bone-based inverse kinematics, 3D animation, and the creation of clean, scalable content optimized for fast download and smooth playback.
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ART 338 – Capstone Video and Sound
This capstone course provided advanced training in digital video and sound production, focusing on creating video content for digital publications, the internet, and mobile platforms. Students refined skills in advanced lighting, sound, camera operations, and editing. The final project, a video journalism piece, was assessed using a standard rubric, with results informing ongoing curriculum development.
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ART 411 – The Business of Art and Design
This course examined the administrative aspects of running an art or design business. Students explored business concepts, financial issues, marketing strategies, personnel management, and organizational structures, with an emphasis on their application to artistic services.
ART 438 – Interactive Digital Publication – Capstone
This capstone course for the BAS in Graphic Design guided students through the creation of an interactive digital publication for tablet devices. Students developed concepts, designed graphics and navigation, produced photographs and illustrations, created video content, and integrated interactivity using Adobe InDesign Digital Publishing Suite.
ART 440 – Professional Portfolio Development
This course taught methods for presenting print, web, and interactive design work to prospective employers. Students created multiple portfolio formats, including a website, PDF, and either an interactive digital publication, book design, or traditional portfolio. They also designed a personal branding package, including business cards, letterhead, envelope, résumé, and a leave-behind piece, culminating in a professional portfolio presentation.
COMM 208 & ART 216 - Publication Layout and Design
This course introduced the hardware and software used in graphic arts production, with a concentration in publication design utilizing Adobe InDesign. It covered graphical user interfaces, current industry application methods, and software basics. Upon completion, students understood the computer as a fundamental design and production tool and developed a functional understanding of InDesign.
COMM 263 – Writing Copy for Advertising and Media
This course covered the fundamentals of writing copy and designing advertising for print, radio, television, and online media. Students created print ads, broadcast spots, social media campaigns, and YouTube content, using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to produce portfolio-ready work.
AD 203 – Beginning Sculpture
This course introduced modern and traditional three-dimensional materials, processes, and concepts. Students explored basic sculpture techniques and the crafted object’s ability to convey meaning. Projects ranged from experimental forms challenging tradition to narrative works expressing personal experiences.
GRA 167 – Design 1
This course introduced graphic design on the Macintosh platform, emphasizing creative software use to solve commercial and graphic design problems. Students also completed hands-on exercises to generate images and typography for various layouts and formats.
GRA 267 – Design 2
This course continued the principles and practices of Design 1, further developing aesthetic and technical skills. Strong emphasis was placed on creative computer-based solutions to commercial design problems. The course could be repeated for skill enhancement when program tools or versions changed.
GRA 168 – Computer Art
This course introduced the digital creation of artworks and images. Students captured images with scanners and other input devices, manipulated them digitally, and produced final prints using color laser and inkjet printers. Work was critiqued on technical, aesthetic, and conceptual merits.
