Justin Pritchard, MEd, MSc, MDes
Contact
Career Coach – Part Time and FastTrack MBA Students, BUS Career & Work Integrated Learning
- justin.pritchard@ualberta.ca
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Business Building
11203 Saskatchewan Drive NWEdmonton ABT6G 2R6
Co-Creator and Facilitator – Design Thinking Series, Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research
- justin.pritchard@ualberta.ca
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Triffo Hall
11312 89 Ave NWEdmonton ABT6G 2H5
Sessional Instructor – Design Studies, Faculty of Arts - Art & Design Dept
- justin.pritchard@ualberta.ca
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Fine Arts Building
8807 - 112 St NWEdmonton ABT6G 2C9
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Design Fundamentals Visual Fundamentals Visual Communication Design Design Thinking Design Education Learning Design Andragogy / Adult Education Career Design Career Coaching Mindfulness at Work Mindfulness in Education Teacher Wellness Student Wellness
About
My design journey began in 2005 when I was studying apparel design and business. I later earned a Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design/Visual Communications and an SSHRC-funded Master of Design degree from the University of Alberta. At present, I serve as a Sessional Faculty Member in the Department of Art and Design. I have also completed two Master's degrees in Education. I hold certifications as a Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP) and Career Master Coach Practitioner (CMCP), and specialize in career and life design for adult learners. I am well-regarded for teaching students and professionals how to utilize design in their lives to cultivate creativity, curiosity, and confidence, both on and off campus. Additionally, I incorporate mindfulness meditation into my teaching and coaching methods.
Within Design Studies, I specialize in the following areas: visual fundamentals, design processes, ideation (idea generation), typography, layout design, visual identities and systems, design research, and design for social good.
E D U C A T I O N
M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technology, Teacher's College, Western Governors University, 2022
M.Sc. in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher's College, Western Governors University, 2020
Adult Education Studies, Centre for Adult Education and Community Outreach, Brock University, 2019
University Certificate in Career Development Studies, Department of Psychology, Athabasca University, 2017
M.Des. in Visual Communication Design, Department of Art and Design, University of Alberta, 2015
B.Des. in Visual Communication Design and Social Sciences, Department of Art and Design, University of Alberta, 2013
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business Studies, School of Media and Design, Lethbridge College, 2007
S E L E C T P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T
Inclusion at Work Training + Respect in the Workplace Training, Norquest College, 2022
Situational Leadership and Coaching, U of A Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment, 2021
Project Management Training, University of Alberta Technology Training Centre, 2018
Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Training, The Centre for Mindfulness Studies, 2018
Search Inside Yourself Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Training, Search Inside Yourself Institute, 2017
Sustainability Leadership Program (ecoREPS), U of A Office of Sustainability, 2013
Project Ethics Training, ARECCI through Alberta Innovates, 2013
Adult Training and Development (Train-the-Trainer) Certificate, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 2012
Adult Educator Seminar Series Certificate, Mount Royal University, 2012
Research
Current Interests
My current research interest is situated around wellness practices, mindfulness meditation, and creativity in higher education. I aim to research strategies that can build capacity, including interrogating and unpacking postsecondary teacher motivation, high performance and creativity in the digital age.
Select Past Research Projects
Assessing the Impact of a Three-Part Workshop Series About Design Thinking and Careers for Canadian Skilled Workers
Evaluating the Design and Delivery of an Online Mindfulness Training for Career-Driven Professionals
Ideation, Creativity and Mindfulness: Investigating the Influence of Mindfulness Practice on Design Education
Teaching
Academic Courses Taught (credit)
Department of Art and Design, Faculty of Arts, 2014–Present
DES 135: Design Fundamentals
DES 393: Foundations of Visual Communication Design I (Typography)
DES 393: Foundations of Visual Communication Design I (Type and Photography)
DES 394: Foundations of Visual Communication Design II (Type-Image Integration)
DES 396: Introduction to Research and Theory in Design
Design Thinking + Career Design Series (non-credit) (click here)
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, 2020–Present
Part 1: Design Thinking + Building Collaboration for Your Academic and Work Journey
Part 2: Design Thinking + The Art of Generating Ideas for Work-Life Balance
Part 3: Design Thinking + Mapping your Academic and Work Journey to Enhance the Experience
Guest Speaker, Graduate Teaching and Learning Program (click here)
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, 2015–2022
Integrating Mindfulness into Life and the Classroom
Select Teaching Accomplishment
2023 University of Alberta Faculty of Arts Academic Teaching Staff Award
This award is bestowed annually on three deserving individuals within the Faculty of Arts, and it is awarded based on excellence in teaching as reflected in the nominee's dossier. The Arts Undergraduate Teaching Awards Committee, made up of both faculty members and undergraduate students, reviewed the dossier to make their decision. The dossier included a nomination letter, the nominee's academic CV, student evaluations from upper and lower level courses over the past five years, a teaching statement, and letters of support from three faculty members, including the Departmental Chair. Susan Colberg, who holds the positions of Undergraduate Programs Associate Chair & Associate Professor, made the nomination.
Courses
DES 394 - Foundations of Visual Communication Design II
Continuing study of the principles of visual communication design. Study of communication concerns through the integration of photography and typography. Emphasis on appropriateness, clarity, expression and description. Introduction to information and publication design problems. Introduction to the computer as a tool for language and visual communication. Prerequisites: DES 393, and consent of Department. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 390.
DES 396 - Introduction to Research and Theory in Design
Introduction to information gathering methods, literature search and empirical research. Problem identification and definition. Purposes, goals, design and evaluation methods. Communication theory. Corequisite: DES 394 and consent of the Department.