Robert Fudge

Experience

1. Fine Arts Instructor, Technical Director

   Memphis University School

   Aug 2010 — Present

   Design and implement student-driven, project-based learning experiences for grades 9-12 in fine arts• Advise student independent study projects• Provide budget management, design coordination, and technical direction for performing arts productions• Manage 730 seat theater venue hosting over 120 events, assemblies, and performances annually• Supervise 1,800 sqft makerspace workshop to support student art experiences and community projects• Train student technical team for running campus eventsSelected Accomplishments• Developed co-educational afterschool theater design and production program involving students from 8 public and private schools across the city• Created digital 3D modeling course introducing students to design-thinking through drafting, rapid prototyping, andaugmented reality• Developed community partnerships with local arts organizations and universities including- Founding partner of TEDx Memphis conference, provided stage design, technical direction, and trained MUS student technicians for the annual event- Formed partnership with Rhodes College allowing MUS students to work on a college theater production- Recruited guest artists from local theaters to advise student scriptwriting and technical projects- Recorded and mixed Chatterbox Audio Theatre podcast episode, The Journey of Truth, at MUS with students o Secured production advising and CNC fabrication from the University of Memphis Department of Theatre