Office Hours
By Appointment
Education
MFA in Digital Media Art, San Jose State University
BS in Ecology, Behavior, Evolution Biology, University of California, San Diego
About Me
Sara Gevurtz graduated from the CADRE Laboratory for New Media at San Jose State University where she received a Master of Fine Arts in Digital Media Art. She received her bachelor’s degree in Evolution, Behavior and Ecology Biology from the University of California, San Diego. Drawing on her interdisciplinary background, her artistic research focuses on ecological and environmental issues, ranging from endangered species, water quality, and even agriculture. Professor Gevurtz is a multimedia artist working primarily with video and experimental animation. Professor Gevurtz’s artworks convey realities about the impact of humans on the environment and environmental changes on humans in a way that evokes empathy and compassion towards our environment and thereby improves our stewardship of the planet.
Professor Gevurtz’s artwork has received recognition both nationally and internationally having been exhibited in museums and at art conferences in Korea, England, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Chicago, among other venues. She has been invited to speak about her work at major conferences in South Africa, Columbia, and Hong Kong, just to name a few.
Areas of Expertise
Animation and Digital Art
Research Interests
Experimental Animation and Eco Art
Courses Taught
Introduction to Digital Art
2D Animation
3D Animation
Advanced Animation
Senior Project in Animation