Richard McGee, Digital Design Instructor Over 33 years of experience in the publishing and advertising field. After some college and working for the school district as a graphic artist during the 60's, I worked for an advertising agency for many years where I became well-grounded in a variety of positions. In the late 70's, I attained the position of art director and was responsible for turning Entrepreneur Magazine into a 4-color national magazine. I have worked for one of the top-ten builders (Lewis Homes) in the state designing their marketing needs. After the birth of my second child, I started a casting magazine (The Talent Spotlight) that set newsstand sales records along with a campus map & college guide business. I then designed and co-published a 600-page music trade directory (Music & Booking Source Directory) in-which I was responsible for the data base, promotion, advertising and printing overseas. In the 90's, I became assistant art director for Homecare and RER magazines. I then became the art director for RT Magazine, Sleep Review and Respiratory Therapy. I have won many awards for my magazine designs for General Electric & RT Magazine. I have also created marketing campaigns, packaging, brochures, ads & web sites (www.doctorofart.com) for various manufcturers. Thanks to my wife Leslee, who also works at Samohi, I made a career shift and became a teacher. Now after 13 years, I have a full-time teaching credential and get to share my experiences and knowledge with wonderful students who take my UC/CSU approved Digital Design classes. Student highlights from last semester include working on projects for the Visual Effects Society, Education Foundation, Santa Monica Pier and receiving scholarships to The Art Institute, CA Arts and acceptance to Art Center College of Design. Samples of my professional work are shown below. Image: