Joe Reitzer
727 W. 18th Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312)738-0304 - Voice
(312)738-2791 - Fax

reitzer@evl.uic.edu

 Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of Illinois at Chicago
School of Art and Design
Electronic Visualization Laboratory
Chicago, IL
1/94 to present

 Courses taught:
AD 408 - Advanced Computer Graphics
An introduction to C/C++ programming utilizing OpenGL on Silicon Graphics Workstations
Fall 97, and August 98 to present

AD 205 - Introduction to Computer Graphics
An introduction to the basic constructs of the use of programming languages for Computer Graphics
Spring 94 to present - including Summer sessions

AD 472 - Digital Sound Design
Sound Design for use in VR applications for the CAVE™
Spring 97

AD 472 - Radical Input/Output Devices for The Virtual Reality CAVE™
The theorization and realization of alternative input/out devices for the CAVE™
Spring 97

AD 409 - Electronic Media Events
Course dealt with coordinating individuals to work as a group to choose and execute a public Art Exhibition
Spring 95

AD 408 - Advance Computer Graphics Programming
The use of the RT/1 programming language on Silicon Graphics Workstations
Fall 95

Visiting Lecturer
Northeastern Illinois University
School of Art
Chicago, IL
1/96 to 5/98

Courses taught:
Art 382 - Advanced Computer Graphics
Advanced uses of Adobe Photoshop, Fractal Painter,
3D Studio, Poser 2.0, Quark Xpress
Spring 96 thru Spring 98

Art 282 - Intro to Computer Graphics
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop, Fractal Painter, Poser 2.0
Spring 96 thru Spring 98

ACM '97 Exhibition - "Vibescape II"
ACM '97 Conference
San Jose Convention Center San Jose, CA
3/1/97 to 3/5/97
A virtual audio instrument and environment that allowed attendees to
play instruments in 3 space based upon their navigation in real time.
The attendees also experienced "Tactile Sound",the ability to feel sound.

 SIGGRAPH '96 - "Vibescape"
Digital Bayou   The state of the art in Interactive computer applications
SIGGRAPH'96
New Orleans Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
A virtual audio environment that allowed attendees to interact with Sound Samples
in 3 space to create a soundscape based upon their navigation in real time.
The attendees also experienced "Tactile Sound", the ability to feel sound.
This was the debut of the Vibrafloor, a prototype for the Virtual Reality CAVE™.

CAVE™ Sound Designer
Electronic Visualization Laboratory
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
10/95 to present
Responsible for Sound Design and Foley for CAVE™applications

Adjunct Faculty
International Academy of Merchandising and Design
Chicago, IL
3/95 to 5/95
Courses taught:
Trouble shooting Macs and PC's

Creative Technical Director
VideOcart Incorporated Chicago, IL
5/91 to 10/93
Interactive multi-media software programmer/designer developing interactive
digital presentations. Prototyping of software modules to be used by the
Marketing and Software departments for future applications on VideOcarts
through out the nation. VideOcartInc. was a company providing a programmabledigital
communications network to interactive computer video displays on grocery shopping cart.

Computer Graphics Lab Manager
Computer Graphic Arts Area
Columbia College Chicago, IL
5/89 to 5/91
Supervisor of the Computer Graphic Arts Labs.
I maintained over 50+ computer systems including PC's, Macintosh's, Amiga's and SGI's.
Responsible for ordering and evaluating software for 25+ classes per semester. Supervisor of 20+
student workers per semester. Developed budgets, purchased equipment with an annual working budget
of $100,000+. Helped design the Computer Graphic Arts curriculum

Part-time Faculty
Computer Graphic Arts Area
Columbia College
Chicago, IL
9/89 to 5/91 Courses taught:
3D Modeling and Animation 1
Introduction to 3D Modeling and Animation using Sculpt 4D on the Commodore Amiga
Computer Graphics and Applications 1
Introduction to Computer Graphics using the Commodore Amiga

Part-time Faculty
New Trier Xtension
New Trier East High School
Winnetka, IL
9/89 to 5/91
Courses taught:
Computer Graphics: The Basics
The Mac, MIDI, and Sound Design
Computer Graphics: Digitizing

Theatrical Technical DirectorNature's Leaving Us - A Video Opera
Goodman Studio Theater
Chicago, IL
5/89 to 10/89
Responsible for technical planning/staging of entire show.
The Video Opera consisted of 3 Video Walls with (48) 21" RGB Monitors controlled
by a computer. Four channel surround sound and live audio processing.
Fifteen computer controlled slide projectors.
A cast of 10 dancers/performers including internationally known jazz
singer Ursula Duziak.
Funded in part by: The National Endowment for the Arts The Center for New Television -  Chicago, IL Swell Pictures - Chicago, IL

Vice Chairperson
Chicago Chapter/ACM SIGGRAPH Board member.
1989-1990
Responsible for organizing monthly meetings

3D Computer Animation Director/Artist
Video Impressions Incorporated
Aurora, IL
1/88 to 2/89
Directed, designed, and executed artwork for all 3D animated corporate logos and special
effects. Installed Audio Editing and Sweeting Room.

3D Software/Systems Technical Support Specialist
Cubicomp Corporation Bloomingdale, IL and Hayward, CA
1/87 to 12/87
Provided systems installation and technical support for the Midwest region.
Also provided artistic support for sales staff. Cubicomp manufactured the first
3D computer graphic modeling/animation software and hardware to be implemented on
an IBM personal computer

Co-operative Education Sponsor
Spring 1987
Co-operative Education Department
School of the Art Institute
Chicago, IL
Student Sponsorship in the production of Soundtracks for Videotape

Freelance Video

International Video Services 1988, 1989
Galaxy Productions 1988
Cablenet cable television 1985

Educational Video Course Producer
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
The University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
5/84 to 6/85
Produced a 40 tape series on Computer Programming & Language Design for college
credit remote campuses. Project granted $300,000 for 2 year continued development.

Video Technical Director
Film & Video Show, Technical Papers & Panel sessions
ACM/SIGGRAPH Video Research Consultants Chicago, IL
1986, 1985, 1984

Video Amplification Operator
Technical Papers
ACM/SIGGRAPH Video Research Consultants Chicago, IL
1983, 1982

Published Work
"Limbo Land"
1985
SIGGRAPH VIDEO REVIEW Vol.#23

Education
Masters of Fine Art
Electronic Visualization Laboratory
School of Art Design
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
1985

Bachelor of Fine Arts
School of The Art Institute Chicago
Chicago, IL
1983

New Trier West High School
Northfield, IL
1977

Educational Assistantships
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
3/85 to 6/85

Honorary Graduate Assistant
Video Department
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
12/1981 to 5/83

Educational Seminars given on these topics
Mac-cletic: The use of MIDI and Sound Design
Seminar sponsored by Apple Computer
Columbia College
Chicago, IL
3/90

Auralization for Visualization
Electronic Visualization Laboratory
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
1/89

The Use of MIDI and Digital Sound Sampling with Personal Computers
Electronic Visualization Laboratory
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
5/86

Sound Synthesis using the Datamax UV-1 ZGRASS Computer
Electronic Visualization Laboratory
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
1/83

Art Exhibitions & Performances
Immersions - 4 Generations of Chicago Video Artists  State of Illinois Gallery  Chicago, IL  9/1997 - 10/1997
Video Swirl State of Illinois Gallery & ARC Gallery  Chicago, IL  9/1997 - 10/1997
Synesthesia
GII Testbed  Super Computing '95 Conference  San Diego Convention Center  San Diego, CA  12/95
EVE 4  Gallery 400 Chicago, IL  5/1995
Pilsen Open House  Chicago, IL 1994
Opening Group Show  Tabula Rasa Gallery Chicago, IL 1993
Cyberfeast 93  White Horse Gallery Chicago, IL 1993  Around The Coyote Festival Chicago, IL 1993
International Painting Interactive  ACM\SIGGRAPH '92 Computer Graphics conference  McCormick Place Convention Center Chicago, IL 1992
Tree MWMWM Gallery Chicago, IL 1992
Around The Coyote Festival Chicago, IL 1991
New Music Chicago Festival 1987 NEO's Chicago, IL 1987
More New Music Chicago Festival Park West Chicago, IL 1986
Sweet Electronics Randolph Street Gallery Chicago, IL 1985
Chicago Computer Art Banpff Museum of Art Banpff, Canada 1984
Members Show The Center for New Television Chicago, IL 1984
Automatronic 1983 Chicago Filmmakers Chicago, IL 1983
48 Hours of Techart Cablevision of Evanston Evanston, IL 1983
100 Guitars, 100 Televisions The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL 1980

Sound Design and Soundtracks
Synesthesia
Supercomputing 95 Conference  San Diego, CA  12/95
CAVE™ Sound Design utilizing bio-sensors to trigger sound samples based upon rules of energy,  gravity, physical attraction/repel
EVE 4 Gallery 400 Chicago, IL Videoswirl - A Video Installation 5/95
State of the Art of Visualization 1987  SIGGRAPH Video Review Vol. #30  Commissioned Original Soundtrack for opening animation
The Blue Bouquet  1986 Chicago Film Festival
Honorable Mention Award
Angelo Restivo - Independent Filmmaker  Illinois Arts Council grant recipient  The Blue Bouquet has been shown in film festivals throughout the world,  and has received numerous awards
Radio Interview WZRD 88.3 FM Chicago, IL 2/26/86
Independent Music Artist Radio Program
School of Art and Design  The University of Illinois at Chicago  Electronic Visualization Laboratory  1985 Graduate student recruitment commercial
Annette Barbier - Independent Videomaker  1984 Illinois Arts Council Grants Recipient  Commissioned Sound Design for one person show at The Center for New Television - Chicago, IL
National Realty Association  Corporate Animated Logo 1984
Shigeko Kubota Internationally known video artist 1982  Original sound purchased for video piece "Monets Garden"
Numerous local Independent Video/Computer Artists 1982 - 1998