Education
Arizona State University (ASU)
Apr.2007 - May 2011 (GPA 3.4)
Master of Architecture
Courses:Foundation Architectural Studio, Landscape Architecture and society, Intricacy in Architecture and Urbanism, Core Architectural Studio, History of Architecture, Renewable Energy Systems, Foundation Theory Seminar and Architectural Management, Design Management
Final Project: Mutually beneficial exchange in immigration issues (Immigration is about integration not assimilation)
Arizona State University (ASU)
Apr.2007 - May 2011 (GPA 3.4)
Master of Science Building Environment
Courses: Energy and Climate, Building Energy Analysis, Passive Heating and Cooling, Building Structures, Building Systems, Sustainability of the Built Environment, Experimental Evaluation, Environmental Control Systems, Developments and Current Issues and Topics
Final Project: Badgir (Iranian’s Ancient Natural Air Conditioning System)
Arts & Architecture Azad University (IAU)
(Tehran, Iran) Sept. 1996 - May 2001
Bachelor of Graphic Design (GPA 3.34)
Courses: Design, Calligraphy, Sculpture, History of Classic and Modern Art, Contemporary Art Theory, Cultural Studies, Page Layout and Printing.
"Excellent Student" Awards
Final Project: Psychological Analysis of Painting of Orphan Children
SMC Academy of Art & Entertainment Technology (SMC)
(Santa Monica, California) Dec. 2003 - Aug 2005
Associate Degree (A.A) in Graphic Design (GPA 3.75)
Courses: Graphic Design Applications, Design Studio, Digital Imaging, Computer Publishing Design, Drawing, Painting, Introduction to Photography and Art History
Projects: Completed several outstanding projects (logos, business cards, CD and Video Cases, posters for museums and movies, flyers and food menus)
Professional Experience
Arizona State University (Phoenix, Arizona)
Teaching Assistant Aug.2007 - Present
- Teaching studio (Basic of drawing) - INT 212- Interior design department, fall Semester
- Teaching studio -INT261- Interior design department, spring semester (interior design for residential)
- Teaching studio - ARC 221- Architecture department, fall semester
- Image Library assistance, spring, summer and fall semester
Ntd Stichler (Scottsdale, Arizona)
Architect-Intern- May 2008 - July 2008
- Designing the elevation and section detail for Banner Thunderbird Hospital
- Modeling for Mayo Clinic
- Completing Construction Document for Mayo Clinic and South Tower ( Banner Thunderbird Hospital)
Pictage (Torrance, California)
Graphic & Web Designer Mar.2006 - Jan. 2007
- Designing signs, welcome kits, brochures, CD and DVD covers and flyers for seminars such as WPPI in Las Vegas, Pictage partner conference in LA and seminars for professional photographer in LA
- Designing the magazine ads in wedding channel and wedding Magazine.
Developing and updating company's websites (www.pictage.com, http://ppc.pictage.com, http://seminars.pictage.com, http://pugs.pictage.com), www.happy-brides.com and http://willowbook.com - Designing banners for websites and Emails
Empty Vase (West Hollywood, California)
Graphic Designer & Photographer Sep. 2005 - May 2006
- Designing the brochures, flyers, ads for Los Angeles Times & LA Magazine.
Updating company's website, producing and posting mass E-mails
and newsletters. - Photography for the website, weddings and special events.
Book Corporation (Los Angeles, California)
Graphic & Web Designer Aug. 2003 - Mar. 2005
- Designing and publishing book covers, ads for yellow pages, posters, business cards, logos,
letterheads and brochures. - Designing and updating http://08.net and http://ketab.com websites.
Packaging and building numerous successful advertisement projects using digital graphic tools.
Computer Skills
Operating Systems: Windows and Mac.
Engineering and architecture Programs:
AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Vray, Xhtml, Rhino, Artlantis, Revit, Indesign and Final Cut Pro
Building Energy Analysis Programs:
eQUEST 3-63, COOLT, Window5, AGi32, HEED (Home Energy Efficient Design) and Climate Consultant 3.0
Design Programs:
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe after Effect, Quark Express, Corel Draw, Free Hand, Image Ready, Dream Weaver, Front Page, Flash and Page Maker
And All Support Program
Languages
Fluent primarily in English, fluent speaking, reading and writing in Farsi.
Honors and Awards
- Appreciation letter from Iranian Children's Right Society for voluntary design work at Bam Earthquake Fundraising (Bam Children), Los Angles, 2004
- Appreciation letter for outstanding final project from distinguished UNESCO researcher, Tehran, Iran in 2001
- Appreciation letter for the artwork submitted to "Peace Culture and Dialog of Civilization" poster from Dean of Art and Architecture Department (Azad University) and Director of International Canter for Dialog of Civilization, Tehran, 2001
- Excellent Student" Award, Tehran 2001
- Distinguished Final B.A. Project, Tehran, 2001
For further information on my background and portfolio please visit: www.ariandesign.com