Assessing Both Technical And Artistic Skills In Digital Media Courses Within A Technology Program

Abstract

She has worked professionally as a graphic designer and illustrator for over 25 years and has been involved in developing interactive multimedia products for over 16 years, including pioneering work in interactive instructional product design at Florida State University. Prior to coming to ETSU, she coordinated the Interactive Multimedia Masters Degree Program at Southern Illinois University; chaired the Graphic Arts Technology program at State Technical Institute at Memphis where she built one of the first interactive multimedia programs in a 2-year college; and owned and operated CC Design, a design and multimedia studio in Tallahassee, FL. Her research interests include computer-based interactive instruction for K-12, digital storytelling, curriculum design in digital media, and interactive multimedia art.Cornett has won numerous awards for design, illustration and interactive media, including Best of Show honors in the ADDY competitions. She is a registered Judge for the American Advertising Federation, and serves as a curriculum auditor for the Tennessee Board of Regents.