Meet the three VisCom tutors who are here to assist you. If you’re having trouble with software or get stuck on an assignment, time in a lab with a tutor by your side may be just what you need – they are at your service!
TUTORS AT NORTHRIDGE CAMPUS:
Maria Isbell believes that it is her task as a tutor to make it as easy as possible for the student to excel — which includes finding ways to demonstrate the subject matter in a way that makes sense and becomes relevant to the student’s experience. She adds, “It is fun watching their success and it’s very gratifying to feel I have played a small part in that success.”
Maria works in a variety of Adobe software including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. She is also proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically as an expert in Excel and PowerPoint. Recently she has been working with an Austin software startup developing software which is a next generation sales enablement and story-telling product.
Maria said about this software’s success, “it is very exciting being on the cutting edge of new development and functionality and we were thrilled when we were awarded two patents on our software, one in the U.S. and one in India, in July of 2016!”
Maria tutors at Northridge Campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings 9:00-11:40 in room 4261.
Jesse Beaman began studying at ACC a few years ago and he remembers that the Survey of User Experience class inspired him to move forward with UX studies. “I found the perfect fit when I realized I could build a career out of my two favorite things: research and problem solving. I’m on track to graduate this spring with my AAS degree.”
Jesse can assist you with Sketch, Craft, Invision, Illustrator. His skills include researching, prototyping, usability, design thinking, interaction design, and html/css.
Jesse has years of experience teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu which is a strategic problem-solving sport. This sport presents unique challenges for each athlete, and in a similar way, tutoring constantly offers a unique set of problems to solve. Jesse explains further, “when students are having trouble with software or assignments, I enjoy breaking down the problem, exploring the issue, and working together to come up with a solution to move forward.”
Jesse tutors at Northridge campus on Wednesdays 3:00-6:00 in room 4206.
TUTOR AT SOUTH AUSTIN CAMPUS:
Mark Mitchell believes that mindful tutoring can lead to student success and that a tutor must be patient, a good listener, instructional innovator and encourager. Students seeking tutoring are often facing a challenge regarding understanding the skills and concepts required to successfully master an assignment. Mark feels that they need an “Ah ha” moment to allow them to understand the processes so they can move forward with confidence.
Professionally Mark approaches projects with a goal of creating unique print and web solutions that will differentiate a client’s services and products from the competition. Since the purchase of his first Macintosh computer, Mark has been using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator to create award-winning design.
As a seasoned Adobe Creative Suite user, Mark’s range of experience enables him to guide students through the knowledge, skills and best practices to create topnotch design.
Mark emphasizes, “my job is to help students to be successful by assisting them as they gain the skills needed to bring to life their creative visual communication ideas.”
You’ll find Mark tutoring at South Austin Campus on Wednesdays 11:40-2:40 in room 1211 and on Fridays 11:00-2:00 in room 1212.
OPEN LABS:
VisCom has open labs at Northridge, South Austin Campus and in Highland Learning Center’s ACCelerator lab. Hours are posted on the doors at NRG and SAC, and also on this page: open labs.