Mary Carter

Create thematically based art curriculum emphasizing connections to life experiences and cultural influences.

Adjunct Instructor in Art History - Ivy Tech - Muncie, Indiana

(2022-01)

Assistant Professor (Tenured, Spring 2011) - Ball State University - Muncie, Indiana

(2004-01 - 2022-12)

College Instructor - Ball State University - Muncie, Indiana

(2002-01 - 2004-12)

Elementary Art Teacher - Wes-Del Community Schools - Gaston, Indiana

(1998-01 - 2001-12)

Doctoral Student in Art Education - Indiana University - Bloomington, Indiana

(1995-01 - 1998-12)

College Instructor - Ball State University - Muncie, Indiana

(1989-01 - 1995-12)

Graduate Student in Art Education - Ball State University - Muncie, Indiana

(1988-09 - 1989-12)

Designer - Graphic Menus, Inc. - Eaton, Indiana

(1987-01 - 1988-12)

Wrote copy and custom typesetting, layout design incorporating preferential eye tracking.

Graphic Designer - Historic Landmarks of Indiana - Indianapolis, Indiana

(1987-01 - 1987-12)

Photographer - The Children's Museum - Indianapolis, Indiana

(1987-01 - 1987-12)

Designer - Fairfax Advertising, Inc. - Zionsville, Indiana

(1985-01 - 1986-12)

Art Director, Marketing - American Fletcher National Bank - Indianapolis, Indiana

(1982-01 - 1985-12)

Curriculum Developer - Muncie Community Schools - Muncie, Indiana

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

Developed curriculum for teaching a class of emotionally-challenged middle school students. Utilized a core group of five Art Ed majors: two teaching, and four consulting and assisting to create teaching materials. Day Room Art Classes. Muncie Area Adult Career Center.

Curriculum Developer - Muncie Children's Museum - Muncie, Indiana

(2013-01 - 2013-12)

Designed and created three thematic teaching units with handouts for the public, linking to the museum's semi-permanent displays. Included historical information, integral visual qualities, and suggested projects.

• Transportation: Corvette design, Boccioni: Futurist movement
• Animals: Deborah Butterfield's Horse sculptures, Andy Warhol's Endangered Animal Series
• Community: The WPA Post Office Murals of Indiana

Curriculum Designer - Bethel Pointe Retirement & Rehabilitation Center

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

Designed a series of art classes for geriatric residents. 'The Ball State Art Experience.' Classes and taught with the assistance of student volunteers from the Art Education Club.

M.A.

• Creative Writing - Ball State University (2018-01 - 2018-12)

Ph.D.

• Curriculum & Instruction, Specialization in Art Education, minor in Art History - Indiana University (2004-01 - 2004-12)

M.A.

• Art - Ball State University (1989-01 - 1989-12)

B.S.

• Art Education - Ball State University (1979-01 - 1979-12)