Faculty/Staff Directory
Parinaz Valinezhad
Assistant Professor
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| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | Indiana University, Bloomington IN | MFA Studio Art in Graphic Design 2021-2024 Shariati Technical College, Tehran IR | BA in Graphic Design 2013-2017 |
| Professional Experience: | Assistant Professor of Graphic Design | Middle Georgia State University, Macon GA 2024-present Associate Instructor Graphic Design Introduction | Indiana University, Bloomington IN 2023-2024 (Drawing and perception in the history and practice of visual communication, including a basic introduction to the field and exercises with pencil, marker, computer, and other tools, students learn to produce symbols, letter forms, and symbol-letter combinations.) -Associate Instructor Creative Core Color Theory | Indiana University, Bloomington IN 2022-2023 (Teaching colors fundamental principles and formal elements; its contextual meanings and sociological connotations; and its significance within the fields of art, design, and merchandising. This course Cultivates visual sensitivity, develops aesthetic knowledge and the production of creative work through studio practices.) -Graduate Assistant | Letterpress Studio, Indiana University, Bloomington IN 2021-2022 (Providing mentorship and support to students working on letterpress projects. Offering feedback on student work and assisting in the development of their printing skills.) -Graphic Designer | Raggina Advertising Agency, Tabriz IR 2018-2020 -Graphic Designer | Teleyar Counseling Platform, Tehran IR 2016-2017 -Graphic Designer Freelancer | Pars Nemoodar, Tehran IR 2015-2016 |
| Professional Affiliations: | Invited Talks University of North Georgia “Artis Talk” - Visual Arts Department | Dahlonega GA | 2025 Fellowships and Select Residencies Studio Kura Artist Residency | Itoshima, Japan | 2026 Internationally juried residency; project awarded |
| Awards and Honors: | Margaret H. Knote Fine Art Scholarship | Bloomington IN | 2023 New Talent Graphis Silver Award | New York NY | 2022 Margaret H. Knote Fine Art Scholarship | Bloomington IN | 2022 Friends of Art Program Harrison Memorial Award | Bloomington IN | 2021 Margaret H. Knote Fine Art Scholarship | Bloomington IN | 2021 Artwork Selected at A5 Magazine | London UK | 2019 Artwork Selected at Average Art Magazine | London UK | 2019 Artwork Published at Roozrang Digital Magazine | Tehran IR | 2017 Shortlisted Artwork at Stereohype Badge | London UK | 2016 |
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