Erik L. Johnson Curriculum Vitae EDUCATION 2008
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, MN Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Film
1993
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, MN Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree in Media with Video Emphasis
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2008-Present
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, WI Asst. Professor Teach in the Stage & Screen Arts Department, courses include: TV Studio Production, Electronic Field Production, Media Literacy, Documentary Production, Electronic Media Copywriting, Advanced Field Production, Election Coverage, Senior Seminar and Intro to Film Studies. Advise student organization Focus on U, student internships and independent study projects.
2008-Present
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, MN Adjunct Instructor of Continuing Education Video/Film Editing, Documentary Production and Narrative Production courses for non-degree seeking teen and adult students.
2009- 2013
North Suburban Access Corp. Roseville, MN Instructor of Final Cut Pro Non-linear Editing Video/Film Editing with Final Cut Pro studio class taught in partnership with Bethel University for students and public access members.
2007
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, MN Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Filmmaking Assisted with classroom management, group critiques, technical demonstrations and assignment planning.
1994-2008
Town Square Television, Inver Grove Heights, MN Video Production Instructor/Operations Manager Coordinated community education program and taught video production classes to public access television members, groups and staff resulting in certification for use of equipment and services related to video production technologies.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE 2015-2016
UWRF International Traveling Classroom Faculty Development and adaptation of Media Literacy course to be taught in Germany with ITC student group for three weeks in Spring 2016.
2015
UWRF Stage & Screen Arts Recruitment event participant Twin Cities Youth Media Network Showcase College/Career Fair event Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN. Promoted UWRF programs and events in Media production to prospective students.
2014/2015
College of Arts & Sciences Search & Screen Committee Member Marketing Communications Tenure-Track position University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2011-Present
RheinMain University Faculty Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Coordinated visits of German faculty and students to UWRF for video production of UWRF DFT program promotional video and visited Wiesbaden, Germany with
2 UWRF students for video production of RheinMain University Media Management exchange program video. 2014/2015
College of Arts & Sciences Search & Screen Committee Member Art Department Digital Photography Tenure-Track position University of WisconsinRiver Falls
2014
UWRF Production Operations Training University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Trained new staff manager in Digital Film & Television studio and equipment operation and facilitation.
2014
UWRF One & Five Video Project Faculty Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Oversee student production of promotional video project in cooperation with UWRF Student Life, which included students, faculty, staff, Freddy the Falcon and Chancellor Dean Van Galen resulting in a promotional video for student recruitment.
2014
Year of Germany Live Television Event Project Faculty Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Coordinated live television program from Wiesbaden, Germany in conjunction with public presentation of international collaborative video project with RheinMain University.
2014
River Falls Cub Scouts TV Studio Tour University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Led scouts and parents on tour of TV Studio and Focus on U studio production television show.
2014
Digital Film & Television Webpage Redesign/ Social Media University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Supervised the redesign of existing DFT webpage and launch of social media i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Youtube and Google Plus.
2014
Upper Midwest Regional Student Emmy College/Career Fair University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Set up and facilitated booth for UWRF DFT program student recruitment at Mall of America, Bloomington, MN event.
2014
RED Cinema Video Production Demonstration University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Coordinated public video production workshop with expert cinematographer on the use of the state of the art RED Mysterium X™ camera package.
2014
College of Arts & Sciences Search & Screen Committee Chair TV Services Manager/DFT Instructor University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2013
Twin Cities Live “College Week” Featured University University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Helped coordinate appearance on live televisions show featuring UWRF students, faculty and staff at KSTP Studios, St. Paul, MN.
2013
College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum Committee Member University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2013
Destination Service Learning Program Faculty Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Oversaw UWRF DFT students on spring break documentary production to Maryville, Tennessee on environmental sustainability and the Cherokee Nation.
2012, 2013
Pre-Major/Transfer Student Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
2012, 2013
Sajan Video Contest Faculty Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Partnership with River Falls based language translation company promoting and facilitating video production contest with cash prizes for UWRF students.
2011-Present
UWRF Spirit Song Music Video Project Faculty Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Oversee student production of music video project in cooperation with River Falls songwriters, performers, students, faculty and staff.
3 2011-Present
Marketing Communications Program Steering Committee Member University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2010
University Lip Dub Faculty Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls Managed production of student video that showcases the diversity of UWRF students, faculty and staff and rich campus culture in music video project, which received international acclaim.
2009-Present
Film Studies Committee Member University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2009-2010
Destination Service Learning Program Faculty Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Oversaw UWRF DFT students on spring break documentary production to Cincinnati, Ohio on homelessness.
2008-Present
Falcon Film Festival Faculty Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls Advise annual event that showcases UWRF student films and 48-hour film competition.
2008-Present
Student Life Production Project Faculty Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2008-Present
Focus on U Student Organization Faculty Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2008-2012
UWRF A/V Club Student Organization Faculty Advisor University of Wisconsin-River Falls
GRANTS 2015
Summer Scholars Program University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to advise student in undergraduate research and creative activities project resulting in recruitment and promotional outreach for teen filmmaking camp at UWRF.
2015
Undergraduate Stipends and Expense Grant University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to advise student in undergraduate research and creative activities project resulting in charitable giving campaign video for United Way Hastings, MN.
2015
Undergraduate Stipends and Expense Grant University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to advise student in undergraduate research and creative activities project resulting in promotional video for St. Croix Valley Foundation Memory Care Project.
2015
RED Cinema Education Program University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to loan RED ONE camera package for Digital Film & Television program.
2014
Faculty Development and Travel Grant University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to attend Broadcast Education Association 2015 conference in Las Vegas, NV to serve as moderator for Service Learning Projects panel.
2014
Summer Scholars Program University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to advise student in undergraduate research and creative activities project resulting in recruitment and promotional video for Kinnic Falls Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center.
2014
Undergraduate Stipends and Expense Grant University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to advise student in undergraduate research and creative activities project resulting in promotional video for River Falls Community Education Program.
2014
Undergraduate Stipends and Expense Grant University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to advise student in undergraduate research and creative activities project resulting in charitable giving campaign video for United Way St. Croix Valley.
4 2014
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Education Support Grant. $1310.00 for the purchase of audio production equipment for the UWRF DFT Program.
2014
RED Cinema Education Program University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to loan RED ONE camera package for Digital Film & Television program.
2013
Faculty Development and Travel Grant University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to attend Broadcast Education Association 2014 conference in Las Vegas, NV to serve as moderator for Mobile technologies in production panel.
2013
Summer Scholars Program University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to advise student in undergraduate research and creative activities project resulting in Spanish language video for domestic abuse shelter.
2013
Faculty Development and Travel Grant University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to attend Broadcast Education Association 2013 conference in Las Vegas, NV to serve as discussant for DSLR technology panel.
2012-Presnet
Nikon School Locker Program University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to participate in consignment program for production equipment for Digital Film, Photography and Television/Journalism programs.
2012
“Our Chance to Fly” Production Equipment Grant University of WisconsinRiver Falls. Grant from River Falls supporters to purchase production equipment for UWRF music video production.
2012
Faculty Development and Travel Grant University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to attend Broadcast Education Association 2012 conference in Las Vegas, NV to serve as mediator and discussant for service learning production curriculum panel.
2011
Faculty Development and Travel Grant University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Grant to attend Broadcast Education Association 2011 conference in Las Vegas, NV to serve as discussant on production curriculum panel.
AWARDS 2015
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Scholarship Faculty advisor to University of Wisconsin-River Falls student award recipient of academic television scholarship. The first UWRF student to receive the award.
2014
Upper Midwest Regional Emmy College Student Television Award Faculty advisor to University of Wisconsin-River Falls student award recipient of academic television scholarship.
2013
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Faculty Seminar One of twenty faculty from the United States chosen by selection committee to participate in 25th Annual Seminar in Hollywood, CA. The five-day seminar included tours, discussions and workshops of the television world’s leading talent.
2013
Upper Midwest Regional Emmy College Student Television Award Faculty advisor to University of Wisconsin-River Falls student award recipient in Long Form: Fiction category.
2012
Upper Midwest Regional Emmy College Student Television Award Faculty advisor to University of Wisconsin-River Falls student award recipient in Narrative Film category.
2011
Compass Award University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Award for making a difference in first-year student’s life.
2011
Upper Midwest Regional Emmy College Student Television Award Faculty advisor to University of Wisconsin-River Falls student award recipient in Writing category.
5 VOLUNTEER WORK 2015
Judge Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts Judged student entries for Long form and Short form documentary films category.
2014
Reviewer Journal of Video Ethnography Reviewed professional documentary films submitted for distribution to journal.
2014
“United Way St. Croix Valley: We’re in This Together” – Director/Producer Charitable giving campaign video produced gratis UWRF student Samuel Azasu promoting non-profit social agencies and services in St. Croix Valley Wisconsin. Screened at Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, WI, in United Way Corporate presentations and online.
2014
Judge Illinois Broadcasters Association Student Silver Dome Awards Judged student entries for Best Use of Interactive Media category.
2013
Judge Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Scholarship Award
2011-2013
Bowls for Hope – Faculty Advisor/Editor Helped coordinate video production and edited updated graphics, music and dialogue for annual charitable event.
2013
Judge Alaska Broadcasters Goldie Awards Judged professional entries for the categories of Public Service Announcement and feature news story.
2013
Judge Illinois Broadcasters Association Student Silver Dome Awards Judged student entries for Best Use of Interactive Media category.
2012
Judge National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Awards Judged student entries for Music Video and professional entries for long form nonfiction categories.
2011- 2012
Student Literacy Video Project Chisago Lakes Middle School Helped produce video with students promoting annual school event.
2010
Guest Video Production Chisago Lakes Middle School Conducted video production workshop for elementary school students.
2009-2011
Mystery Reader Chisago Lakes Elementary School Read stories to elementary students as part of literacy program.
2001-2008
St. Paul Mothers of Multiples St. Paul, MN Helped with set up of annual community garage sale fundraiser for non-profit M.O.M.s organization
FILM SCREENINGS 2015
“Punchout Gaming” Commercial – Director/Producer Commercial for Forest Lake, MN based vintage video game business. Screened online and at One Better Movie Theatre distribution on upper Midwest theatre screens.
2014
“The Violent Shifters: Bad Man” – Director/Producer Music video for Minneapolis band screened at Lee’s Liquor Longue, Minneapolis, MN and online.
2014
River Falls School District Director/Producer Video that highlights offerings and accomplishments of students, faculty and staff of the RF School District. Screened River Falls High School, WI and online.
6 2014
“Extreme Noise Records” – Director/Producer Documentary short film about the volunteer collective record store in Minneapolis, MN. Screened at 20th Anniversary party Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis, MN and online.
2013
“The Violent Shifters :Six Feel Tall” – Director/Producer Music video for my awesome rock & roll band. Screened Cabooze, Minneapolis, MN, UWRF CRSCA event and online.
2011
“Bearded Lady Motorcycle Show” – Director/Producer Documentary short chronicling annual event that brings together a diverse group of motorcycle enthusiasts. Screened 331 Club, Minneapolis, MN, UWRF CRSCA event and online.
2010-2014
“The L.B. Car Club” - Producer/Director Documentary film screened in a variety of venues including theaters, car shows, concert clubs in Minneapolis/ Saint Paul, MN. Reviewed in Car Kulture Deluxe (USA) Powerglide (France) and Customonized (Germany) magazines.
2010
“Built By Grainbelt” – Director/Producer First place in commercial production contest for Minnesota-based Beer Company.
2007
“The Middle of Nowhere: TC/HC Punk” – Director/Producer Documentary on the history and contemporary punk music scene in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. Screened in theater, music festival and concert venues.
2004-2005
SCENE TV – Director/Producer Skateboard/music/lifestyle television series broadcast on ABC affiliate station KSTC channel 45 in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2015
Sustainability Curriculum Development Workshop – University of WisconsinRiver Falls Attended workshop hosted by experts and faculty in the development of new sustainability curriculum and integration into existing courses resulted in new course proposal for Stage & Screen Arts course.
2014
Online Teaching Institute-University of Wisconsin-River Falls Development of Online and Hybrid courses using multi-media technology for interactivity in a virtual classroom environment. Resulted in creating hybrid and adaptation for History of Film courses.
2014
Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars Program Faculty Fellow participant in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning projectrepresenting UWRF.
2013
Online Teaching Institute-University of Wisconsin-River Falls Development of Online and Hybrid courses using multi-media technology for interactivity in a virtual classroom environment. Resulted in creating hybrid and online adaptation for Electronic Media Copywriting courses.
2012
Sustainability Curriculum Development Workshop – University of WisconsinRiver Falls Attended workshop hosted by experts and faculty in the development of new sustainability curriculum and integration into existing courses resulted in new course proposal for Digital Film/Television course.
2012
Online Teaching Institute-University of Wisconsin-River Falls Redevelopment of Online Media Literacy course previously developed and offered . Resulted in updating materials and introducing new technology into the course offerings.
2011
Online Teaching Institute-University of Wisconsin-River Falls
7 Development of Online and Hybrid courses using multi-media technology for interactivity in a virtual classroom environment. Resulted in creating hybrid and online adaptations for Electronic Field Production, Media Literacy courses. 2005
University of St. Thomas Center for Business Excellence Completed series of classes for business grammar and writing.
2005-2006
National Press Photographers Association Workshop Participant in television news video workshop in Norman, Oklahoma hosted by leaders in the news and television production industry focused on effective newsgathering and storytelling techniques.
2003-2004
River Heights Leadership Program Participant in program led by business and local government leaders with emphasis on ethics and leadership characteristics. Completed project resulting in promotion, coverage and recognition of historical event that received nation award for television production.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2009-2014
KTCA/TPT channel 2, St. Paul, MN “The Car Club” – Independent Producer/Director Documentary film broadcast on PBS affiliate television station in upper Midwest with broadcast service contract.
2008
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, MN Media Technology Specialist Conducted technical workshops with students covering the use of video, film and sound production equipment and associated technologies. Coordinated and maintained video, film and sound production equipment and associated technologies. Facilitated upper level student’s use of advanced equipment through workshops and coordinated personal proposals by students, staff and faculty pertaining to media technology and services.
1994-2008
Town Square Television, Inver Grove Heights, MN Producer/Operations Manager Managed all aspects of operations of Town Square Television facility. Hired, trained, and supervised full and part time staff, independent contractors, interns and volunteers. Shot, edited and produced news packages for local news program as photojournalist and with reporter. Directed studio and mobile productions with truck. Chair Equipment Committee, research and recommended equipment purchases.
2005-2007
Around Town, Eden Prairie, MN Segment Producer Shot, edited and produced segments for variety magazine series on cable television network.
