Faculty/Staff Directory

Parinaz Valinezhad

Assistant Professor

Syllabi:
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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