Hi, my name is

Cyrus Crossan

About

Personal Info

My name is Cyrus, and I love to create in various fields of design. I am currently a rising 5th year Senior Graphic Design and Digital Video double major at James Madison University,in Harrisonburg, VA. Here are some of my recent projects and personal work. Please look around and if you're interested in working together, get in touch!

Programs: Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro X, HTML 5 / CSS3, DSLR Photography

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Skills

Graphic Design 80%

Web Design 70%

Videography 75%

Photography 75%

Services

Work Experience

2013

Discovery Dukes Program, Discovery Communications, December - Present

Assist and lead in a marketing campaign for an upcoming Discovery show.

2013

Digital Media Contractor, Touchstone Energy, December - Present

Creation of graphic and video assets for Touchstone Energy.

2013

Graphic Design Intern, Metropolis Recording Studio, August - December

Assist and lead in creation of graphics and advertisements in relation to Metropolis's rebrand.

2013

Web Development / Graphics Intern @ Touchstone Energy, NRECA, May - August

Assist and lead in creation of graphics, websites and videos. Graphics range from print, digital and vehicular. Familiar with CMS (Drupal) and HTML5 / CSS3. Videos include promotional videos and web adverts.

2012

Machine Technician / Marketing Advisor @ Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt, August - May

Supervision over 7 yogurt machines, cashier, stocking and creation of store advertisements for the town of Harrisonburg and James Madison University. To view work.

2012

Graphic Designer / Photographer @ The Forbes Center, January - August

Creation of graphics, adverts, posters, programs, and imagery pertaining to the TFC. Photographer of special events and masterclasses. To view work.

Education

2009 - 2014

B.F.A in Graphic Design @ James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

The graphic design program at JMU provides professional education within a liberal arts environment. Students learn the vocabulary, visual perception, methods, processes, theory, craft and technology of graphic design, which includes specialized courses in print design, computer graphics, illustration, web design, package design and special topics courses addressing contemporary design issues and problems.

2010 - 2014

B.A in Digital Video / Cinema (SMAD) @ James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

This professionally oriented program helps students develop practical skills in the converging media of high definition television and film, while instilling a critical understanding of how those media are used to tell stories, convey information and persuade audiences. The program offers preparation in writing, production and post-production within an ongoing examination of how new digital technologies are reshaping the commercial and artistic potential of visual media.

Exhibitions

2012

Transitions Gallery, James Madison University

18 photos exploring the hidden side of Oahu, Hawaii. Exhibition Write-Up. flickr Gallery.

2010

Prism Gallery, James Madison University

22 photos taken to explore the the human element and natural world. Journey Photography.

Other

2010

Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James)

Studied abroad in Southern France 2010 through James Madison University. Subsequently embarked on an 800-mile trip (Camino de Santiago) on foot to Santiago, Spain. As an independent, self-driven project, took over 4000 pictures exploring the interaction between the human element and the natural world, both indoors and outdoors. Journey Photography.