VAST Summer Art Studio Workshop Instructor - Digital Media/Graphic Design

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

VAST Summer Art Studio Workshop Instructor - Digital Media/Graphic Design

Location: Penn State Altoona

Program: VAST Summer Art Studio

Camp Dates: July 13 - 17, 2026

Digital Media Workshop Dates: July 14, 16, and 17th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Total Sessions: 3, 3-hr sessions (plus session on first day)

Compensation: $200/session, $700 total

Position Overview

The Visual Art Studies (VAST) program seeks a Digital Media/Graphic Design professional to lead a three-session workshop within the VAST Summer Art Studio, a 5-day studio art camp for high school students.

While the camp runs Monday through Friday, this position is responsible only for three afternoon digital media sessions.

Students will complete a focused logo design project, learning foundational design principles and culminating in vinyl cutting and heat press production.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver three structured 3-hour workshop sessions
• Introduce foundational graphic design concepts (vector graphics, typography, layout)
• Guide students in Adobe Illustrator
• Prepare files for vinyl cutting and heat press application
• Provide individual feedback and maintain a safe, organized digital workspace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Studio Art, or related field
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Teaching or workshop experience
• Experience working with high school students

Application Materials

Interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter briefly describing relevant experience in graphic design/digital media and any experience working with high school students or teaching workshops.
• Resume or CV
• Portfolio (5-10 samples of your work)

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