▪ Curriculum Vitae
Parinaz Valinezhad
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2001 Riverview Drive, Marietta GA | (812) 929 4515
parinazvalinezhad@gmail.com | www.parinazvalinezhad.com
Education
Indiana University, Bloomington IN | MFA Studio Art in Graphic Design
2021-2024
Shariati Technical College, Tehran IR | BA in Graphic Design
2013-2017
Teaching & 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
Technical Skills
Design Software:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premier Pro
Blender: 3D Design
WACOM: Digital Drawing
Awards & 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
Exhibitions & Publications
MFA Thesis Show at Grunwald Gallery | Bloomington IN | 2024
Graphis New Talent Annual Digital Show | New York NY | 2022
A5 Magazine Digital Show | London UK | 2019
Interviewed at Roozrang Magazine | Tehran IR | 2017
Languages
English | Proficient
Farsi | Proficient
Turkish | Proficient