KAREN MASON

Interdisciplinary Artist & Educator

(917) 770-5899 kmason@thegameshift.com Brooklyn, NY 11226

Experience

CEO & Interdisciplinary Artist

LIGHTGUIDE LLC, Brooklyn, NY

May 2007 - Present

• CEO engages in media obligations and public relations to serve company's best interest and community alike. Second, invested in tools and technologies to protect resources and assets. Third, oversaw general operations, analyzing results to develop long-term company plans.

• Game Designer uses creativity to create visual prototype and structures for use in game development as well as developed and maintained design level documentation, including mechanics, guidelines and mission outlines.

• Interdisciplinary Artist uses either traditional fine art processes, computer animation and computer programming to create art and products for street fairs, installations and online and offline exhibits. Served as a DJ mixing recorded music using DJ controllers, CDJs and DJ mixer software with text and visuals at parties, nightclubs and art installations.

  Educator

  NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

  January 1986 - March 2022

  
  

• The Brooklyn Studio Secondary School (January 2000-March 2022)

  Art/Technology Teacher: Advised and taught 10th and 12th graders Art, Web Design, Photoshop, AP Computer Science Principles, Computer Art & Animation. Provided interesting and engaging assignments to demonstrate real-world applications of computer concepts covered. Partnered with local area employers to assist in arranging field experiences for program students.

  Curriculum Developer: Evaluated and prepared recommendations on curricula, instructional methods and materials for NYCDOE's Academic Integration Network. Created strategic learning assessments to develop basis for curriculum development. Developed instructional materials, such as lesson plans, handouts and examinations.

  Grant Writer: Prepared grant proposals, budgets and program policies and goals and assisted in preparation. Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

  Career Technology Education Coordinator: Presented and made recommendations regarding course design, technology and instruction delivery options. Designed learning products, including Web-based aids or electronic performance support systems. Adapted instructional content and delivery methods for different levels and types of learners. Prepared grant proposals, budgets and program policies and goals and assisted in preparation.

  Productions

  INTERDISCIPLINARY ART

  January 1986 - February 2011

  
  

• Brooklyn Academy of Music(BAM) Café NYC (2008) Interdisciplinary Video Jock, "Soul Summit Party" Created animated sequences syncing text, visuals with music using computer software.

• Club Love, NYC (2007-10) Interdisciplinary Video Jock, "Sacred Rhythm Party" Created animated sequences syncing text, visuals with music using computer software.

• Frank Silvera's Writers Workshop, NYC (1995) Playwright “Saturn Return” Wrote and staged dramatic play.

• The Crossroads Theater, New Jersey (1993) Scenic Artist, play “Slow Dance on the Killing Ground” Communicated with design teams to achieve art goals.

• Hush Productions, NYC (1991) Production Designer Television show "The 13th Annual Rhythm and Blues Awards" Created mood through lighting and cinematic design consistent with art direction needs.

• The Alonzo Theater, Brooklyn, New York (1991) Set Designer "All God's Trombones" Contributed creative and original ideas toward art production and development.

• Qwest Studios, Universal Studios Florida (1990) Assistant Art Director film “Kings Ransom” Communicated with design and construction teams to achieve art goals. Created mood through lighting and cinematic design consistent with art direction needs. Developed project budgets for approval, estimated time lines and material costs.

• 40 Acres and a Mule, NYC (1989) Electrics PA film “Mo' Better Blues” Notified supervisors when major lighting equipment repairs were needed and set up lighting equipment.

• Troma Entertainment, NYC (1989) Art Director film “Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D” Communicated with design and construction teams to achieve art goals. Created mood through lighting and cinematic design consistent with art direction needs. Developed project budgets for approval, estimated time lines and material costs.

• Third World Newsreel's Video In the Park, NYC (1986) Presenter, Short Film “Panic is the Enemy” Described and screened my film to an audience.

  
  

  Art Exhibits

  GROUP

  
  

  Group Show, Skylight Gallery, Brooklyn Restoration (1995).

  Group Show, Fulton Art Fair, Brooklyn, NY (1989-91).

  Group Show, Kenkeleba House, NYC (1990).

  Group Show, Collective for Living Cinema, NYC (1982).

  
  

  Education

  Master Of Arts (M.A.) In New Media

  NYU - Gallatin School Of Individualized Study , New York, NY

  May 2003

  
  

  Master Of Science (M.S.) In Education Communication & Technology

  NYU - Steinhardt School Of Education, New York, NY

  May 1999

  Visiting Student In Fine Arts Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY January 1982

  Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Fine Art Colgate University, Hamilton, NY May 1983

  
  

  Skills

• Animation and Motion Graphics

• Web Practices

• Audio and Video Production

• Learning Strategies

• Idea Brainstorming

• Processing JS

• HTML

• Javascript

• !Snap

• Augmented Reality

• Adobe Cloud Products

  
  

  Certifications

• Beauty & Joy of Computing Certification

• Computer Science 4 All Certification

  
  

  Awards

  
  

• 2018 Awarded CTE UFT Teacher Award

• 2018 Awarded New York City Technology Educators Association Technology Teacher of the Year

  
  

  Publications

  
  

• Http: /itslikewater.com

• The Sanctuary of Now: Prose and Photos for Meditation and Inspiration

• Http: /www.thegameshift.com