J. M. Haefner, BFA, MFA

Faculty Introduction to Game Design, and Intermediate Game Design | LERN Email: j.m.haefner@gmail.com Academic Background Northwestern University Kellogg Institute | Master of Product Design and Development Management Executive Program: Design Thinking -October 2014 Educational Technology Specialization | 46 PhD. credits in Education -2007-2014 | Walden University Master of Fine Arts | Computer-Mediated Art: Web, Interactive, and Time-Based Forms | University of Wisconsin – Madison Bachelor of Fine Arts | Photography, and Advertising Design | University of Wisconsin – Madison Research Interests In addition to traditional visual art research and production, other areas of research include interactive ways to enrich learning, serious games and simulation, and situated learning in virtual space. These areas of inquiry involve exploring emerging design principles in planned environments. Blending a visual approach with these areas of technology, I explore and report research that I believe is pertinent to art, design, and education communities. Qualifications and Experience Learning Resources Network (LERN), 10/16 to Present Instructional Designer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1/14 to 7-17 Adjunct Professor, University of Wisconsin – Stout, 8/05 to 1/14 Technology-Based Curriculum Designer, University of Wisconsin – Stout, 1/05 to 2009. Assistant Professor – Graphic Imaging and Multimedia, University of Wisconsin – Platteville, 1/01 to 5/03. Information Processing Consultant – Online Course Developer, UW Learning Innovations, 11/97 to 1/01. Adjunct Professor – Computer Enhanced Art, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 7/98 to 5/99. Teaching and Project Assistant – Interactive Media, Continuing Education Extension, University of Wisconsin, 5/96 to 8/97. Media Lab Consultant, Division of Information Technology (DoIT), New Media Center, University of Wisconsin, 10/95 to 5/96. Computer Graphic Artist Assistant and Associate Artist, Center on Education and Work, University of Wisconsin, 5/94 to 8/95. Proficiencies Experience with Unity, Autodesk Maya, and Zbrush. Proficient in: Game Maker, Vue, Mudbox, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Premiere, iMovie, Illustrator, Adobe Animate, Audacity. Past & Present Courses Taught Learning Resources Network (LERN)  Introduction to Game Design -Present Intermediate Game Design -Present University Of Wisconsin – Stout DES 220 -2D Digital Imagery                      GDD 101 -Intro to Computer and Video Game Design and Development DES 325 -Multimedia Web Design                                                         GDD 325 -2-Dimensional Game Design and Development Tech 230 -Exploring Technology                 Media 204 -Exploring Photography University of Wisconsin – Platteville Survey of Graphic Communication               Desktop Publishing                                                 Basic Darkroom Photography Web Site Development                                                Publication and Advertising Design                                Color and Digital Photography Multimedia Applications                              Applied Communication                                            Special Topics – Advanced Multimedia University of Wisconsin – Madison Computer Imaging Techniques                     Computers in the Visual Arts                                         Computer-Mediated Art Professional Associations CAA – College Art Association                    ISEA – Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts              AIGA Design Education Rhizome.org  – The New Museum                Games 4 Change                                                         Games, Learning + Society – LinkedIn IGDA – International Game Developers Association Presentations and Paper Publications Game Design in Education: An Interdisciplinary Approach First author and moderator at the Wisconsin Game Developers Conference, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee -April, 2013. mLearning by Design First author and presenter at the 28th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI – August, 2012. iPads for Utility and Learning First author and presenter at the 28th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI – August, 2012. Use Those Cell Phones! Co-presenter, and brief paper for the 26th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI – August, 2010. iPhone Enhanced Instruction Co-presenter, and brief paper for the 26th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI – August, 2010. Second Life and Project-Based e-Portfolios Presentation and brief paper for the 25th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI – August, 2009. eFolios: Design Considerations Co-presenter, and brief paper for the 25th Anniversary Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI – August, 2009. ePortfolios: Blended Visions of Assessment Co-presenter, and brief paper for the 24th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, Madison, WI – August, 2008. Form Follows Function: Why ePortfolios in Higher Education Co-presenter, Brief Paper, and Demonstration, ED-MEDIA–World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Vancouver, BC – June 24-29, 2007. Accessorizing Your Video Conferences Panel Member Presentation, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2004, Atlanta, GA – March 1-6, 2004. Interactive Videoconferencing: Linking Research and Best Practices Panel Member Presentation, National Education Computer Conference (NECC) 2004, New Orleans, LA – June 2004. Using Interactive Technologies for Collaborative Learning Remote Artist / Expert Panel Member, Video Conferencing, NECC Workshop 1998. Exhibitions and Web Site Publications 2022 Artswest 41 Juried Exhibition 2021 Spirit Lakes Art Show 2013 School of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, Menomonie, WI 2011 Arts West 32, Juried Exhibition, Eau Claire, WI. 2010 Department of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, Menomonie, WI. 2008 jmhaefner.com – Web site -redesigned in 2010. Currently archived awaiting redesign. 2006 Northern/Southern Exposure, University of Wisconsin – Stout, and University of Louisville. 2004 Accessorizing Your Video Conferences – Group Presentation Website for S.I.T.E. 2004 Interactive Videoconferencing: Linking Research and Best Practices – Group Presentation Website for N.E.C.C. 2003 JJHaefner.com – Web site – archived and under construction. 2003 Winnebago Studios Gallery Night and Studio Walk, Madison, WI. 2003 Photography at the Crossroads, Center for Photography Show, Madison Art Center. 2002 All UW-Platteville Juried Art Show, Platteville, WI. 2002 1st Annual Winnebago Studio Photography Show, Madison, WI. 2002 Winnebago Studios Gallery Night, Madison, WI. 2002 WALLPATCH, Commonwealth Gallery, Madison, WI. 2001 Social Transformation through the Arts (STARTS), Invitational, Commonwealth Gallery, Madison, WI.