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Elizabeth Keegan

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Educator and game designer specializing in VR/AR/XR and curriculum leadership.

Denmark

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead curriculum and program development in game art/design, mentor faculty and students, and apply XR/Unity expertise within collaborative, community-engaged institutions.

I am an accomplished educator and game designer with over 10 years of experience in higher education, curriculum development, and emerging technology integration. I advanced from adjunct faculty to department chair while building rigorous programs in game art and design.

My technical practice centers on VR/AR/XR design and Unity development, including visual scripting tools, Maya, and Adobe Creative Suite; I have led production, prototyping, and interdisciplinary projects while mentoring students and faculty.

I have a strong track record of creating game-based learning programs, community partnerships, and assessment frameworks that increased program visibility and student engagement, and I maintain active involvement in professional game development communities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Assistant Professor

Columbus College of Art & Design

Aug 2018 - Jun 2025 (6 years 10 months)

Led the Game Art & Design department as Chair, developing curriculum for a new major, managing day-to-day operations, and driving community partnerships to increase program visibility and student engagement.

Curriculum Development Unity VR AR XR Design Community Partnership Faculty Development

Assistant Professor

Notre Dame College

May 2017 - May 2018 (1 year)

Built comprehensive game design and interactive media curriculum, led R&D in emerging technologies, advised student portfolios, and established game-based learning community programs.

Game Design Curriculum Emerging Technologies R&D Community Outreach

Studio Lab Coordinator

Notre Dame College

Jul 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 10 months)

Coordinated studio lab operations and adjunct instruction for game design, managed events and department finances, and developed web standards for archiving student work.

Event Coordination Financial Management Web Archiving

Video Game Design Teacher

The Cleveland High School for Digital Arts

Jul 2014 - Jun 2015 (11 months)

Taught game design aligned to common core and technology standards, guided diverse student teams on major projects, and collaborated on school-wide activities integrating 21st-century technologies.

Project Based Learning Collaboration Lesson planning

Lead Game Designer

UC Berkeley

Jun 2013 - Aug 2013 (2 months)

Led a student team to design and deliver a campus-wide web game for the On the Same Page program, defining core game flow, production pipeline, and schedules to meet event deadlines.

Game Design Team Leadership Web Game Development Production Scheduling UX Prototyping

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Berkeley

Master of Fine Arts, Art Practice

2012 - 2014

Activities and societies: MFA Thesis Show at Berkeley Art Museum; Worth Ryder Gallery exhibition; lead game design project for campus-wide web game (Turing Test Tournament).

Completed a Master of Fine Arts in the Department of Art Practice with a focus on digital and game-related art practices, culminating in an MFA thesis exhibition.

Cleveland Institute of Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Arts: Game Design

2007 - 2011

Activities and societies: T.I.M.E Student Exhibition; Reinberg Gallery exhibition; guest speaker for Time Warner Cable STEM Event.

Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in TIME - Digital Arts with an emphasis in Game Design and participated in student exhibitions and industry outreach events.