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Kelly Gottesman MFA

Multimedia Specialist
313-577-2897
kellygman@wayne.edu
Room 4130 Old Main Media Arts Lab

Biography
From 1989-1999 Gottesman performed and created new work for Dance Projects, a contemporary modern dance company located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and served as Co-Artistic Director from 1994-1999. His extensive performance credits include performances throughout the US and abroad including Germany and Ukraine. Gottesman holds a BFA in Dance from Ohio University, and an MFA in Dance Choreography & Technology from The Ohio State University. His research focuses on the use of advanced technologies in dance theatre performance including telematics (live Internet broadcast), interactive media, and processed video with movement in live performance. Gottesman’s choreography challenges conventional performance paradigms by creating a kinetic and intellectual space for the viewer to enter. His unique movement vocabulary of subtle gesture and visceral athleticism reveals his passion for the world in which he lives. He held a Lectureship and Staff position in the Maggie Allesee Department of Dance from 2002-2008, teaching modern dance technique, choreography, introduction to dance, and courses in dance technology, along with directing the WSU Dance Company to American College Dance Festival Regional and National honors. He now serves as Multimedia Specialist in the Media Arts area of the Department of Communication at WSU where he continues to challenge traditional approaches to education and production.

  • Available for guest residencies.


Academic Interests

MFA graduate with record of success in technology-based applications designed for teaching, promotion, documentation and performance. Creative problem solver with ability to drive curriculum expansion, initiate and execute higher performance standards, improve efficiency and consistently exceed expected goals.


Areas of Expertise

  • Technology Applicaitons for Teaching and Perfomring
  • Modern Dance Technique
  • Choreography/Composition
  • Contact Improvisation

 


Awards and Honors

  • 2005 Innovative Technology Grant: iPod Delivered DNC 2000, $5,000 Wayne State University
  • 2004 Undergraduate Research Grant, Digital Dance Literacy: Undergraduate Curriculum Development Project $2,500 (Faculty Advisor)
  • 2003 Freshman Seminar Class, Finding Identity on the Global Dance Floor: Gender, Body & Culture $1,500 Wayne State University
  • 2002 Omnibus Fund Student Technology Project Logging On: Teaching and Performing in The Telematic Studio $70,000 Wayne State University
  • 1999-2002 Teaching Associateship (7 quarters) The Ohio State University Graduate Associateship (7 quarters) The Ohio State University
  • 2001 Alumni Grants For Graduate Research and Scholarship $2,000.00 The Ohio State University
  • PEGS Fellowship (Autumn quarter) The Ohio State University
  • PEGS Award Program for the Enhancement of Graduate Studies $700.00 The Ohio State University
  • 2000 Department of Dance Special Projects Scholarship $250.00 The Ohio State University
  • 1998 Nomination for Emmy Arts and Education K.E.T. Changeling and The Bear (Teachers Guide)
  • 1994 Choreographic Fellowship Kentucky Arts Council $2,500.00

 


Degrees and Certifications

MFA     The Ohio State University 2001
BFA      Ohio University 1989


Research Interests

Dance and Technology

  • Telematics - cross-distance performance/teaching applications utilizing multiple networks connected via the Internet.
  • Video - investigative explorations delving into the inherent relationship between video/film and movement.
  • Inter-Media - How can the body "author" the space?  Interactivity or causal relationships promoting the physical and kinetic body through  "shared" technological applications.

 


Responsibilities

Participate in the design, development, production and operation of computer graphic systems and multi-media elements to support promotional and informational services and computer-based instruction for a School and/or College at the University. Provide specialized technical skills utilizing multi-media equipment, applications and new technologies.

Develop, modify and integrate various multi-media and graphical elements to support the production of computer based instructional, promotional and informational materials. Plan and produce video content; create and edit computer-generated graphical images, e.g., 2D and 3D animation.

Produce audio-video and audio-narrative elements utilizing specialized recording equipment and software, e.g., cameras, microphones, prompters, etc.; integrate and configure audio-video and narrative elements in appropriate programming applications.

Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of microcomputer and Local Area Network (LAN). Install, configure and maintain system and applications software; Local Area Network hardware implementations. Troubleshoot and repair computer equipment problems as needed; contact appropriate vendor representatives to obtain information software and hardware upgrades, procurement, fixes, etc.

Serve as a resource and technical consultant to internal and external professionals, clients and vendors regarding the design, development, implementation and maintenance of multi-media instructional, promotional and informational materials. Attend meetings; resolve problems and promote specialized technical guidance and services.

Unique Duties: Maintain tv studio equipment, i.e., cameras, video decks, lighting equipment, light controllers, mixing boards and audio equipment.  Maintain field equipment, i.e., digital video cameras, mobile light kits, and digital audio recorders.  Build and maintain audio/video streaming server.  Produce live audio and video web productions.  Build and maintain equipment database for production facilities. 

 


Office hours

Arranged


Homepage URL
http://kellygottesman.com