Biography of Lindsay Grace

Lindsay is the Armstrong Professor of Fine Arts within Miami University's Armstrong Institute for Interactive Media Studies and the School of Fine Arts. His research areas include game design, human-computer interaction, critical gameplay, and web design. He also writes about design and education. Lindsay has served industry as an independent consultant, web designer, software developer, entrepreneur, business analyst and writer.

Teaching [curriculum vitae / resume]
Lindsay joined the faculty of Miami University in 2009, where he holds a joint position between the Armstrong Institute for Interactive Media Studies and the School of Fine Arts. He has taught in digital interactive arts and writing at the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago for 6 years. He also taught at ITT Technical schools and completed course writing for American Intercontinental University online.

Art, Games , and Programming
Lindsay's creative practice is focused on uses of interactive media to explore cultural standards. Extending the foundations of human computer interaction, play design and design anthropology, the work explores the ignored. This work is computer game, gallery art, animation, sculpture or some interdisciplinary amalgamation. Lindsay’s work primarily pursues educational experiences and editorial critique of the social relationship between computers, humans and each other. The medium is typically screen based, software informed and aesthetic. The work demonstrates patterns through their amplification or the exposition of their absence in common awareness. The Critical Gameplay project is the current focus of this work, turning pattern into rhetoric.

Commercial Work
Lindsay has completed several projects as an independent contractor for small to mid-sized businesses. He consults on aspects of business system design and usability design. His areas of expertise are computer graphics, interface development, web design, and middle-tier programming.

	Recent Publications [writing] Book Chapters: Critical Gameplay: Design Techniques and Case Studies, Ethics and Game Design Volume II, IGI Global - Book Chapter (forthcoming 2010) The Philosophies of Software, Handbook of Research on Computational Arts and Creative Informatics, IGI Global & Towson University (2009) - Book Chapter The Challenge of Enculturation in the Arts, Handbook of Research on Computational Arts and Creative Informatics, IGI Global & Towson University (2009) - Book Chapter Journals: Studying the Philosophy of Software: A Framework for Examining How Digital Design Affects the Arts, the International Journal of the Humanities, Volume 8, Issue 4, pp.279-286 Proceedings: User Testing of a Language Learning Game for Mandarin Chinese (forthcoming with J.Ducher, M.Castaneda), 28th Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI - ACM), Austin, USA Player Performance and in Game Advertising Retention (with J. coyle), 8th International Conference on Advancements in Computer Entertainment (ACE 2011-ACM), Lisbon, Portugual Discomfort Design: Critical Reflection through Uncomfortable Play, 17th International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA - Leaonardo), Istanbul, Turkey Understanding the Art Practice of Critical Gameplay Designs, 17th International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA - Leaonardo), Istanbul, Turkey Critical Gameplay Gone Critically Wrong, 7th Games, Learning and Society Conference (ETC Press), Madison, USA The Poetics of Game Design, Rhetoric and the Independent Game, 5th Digital Games Resarch Association Conference on Games and Play (DIGRA). Utrecht School of the Arts, (Netherlands) Gamifying Archives, A Study of Docugames as a Preservation Medium, 16th International Conference on Computer Game (CGAMES 2011-IEEE), Loiusville, USA Polyglot Cubed, A Multidisciplinary Learning Comprehension and Recognition Tool (with Martha Castaneda), 22nd Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, (SITE-EditLib) Nashville, USA Software Studies in Computer Gameplay (Media Showcase and Demo Panel), 28th Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI - ACM), Atlanta, USA An Algorithm for Visual Music, The Third International Conferences on Advances in Computer-Human Interactions (ACHI 2010 - IEEE), St Martin gReader: A Universally Designed, Device-Independent Email Client,The Second International Conferences on Advances in Computer-Human Interactions (ACHI 2009 - IEEE), Cancun,Mexico Polyglot Cubed, Multilingual Educational Game, The Fifth Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology Conference (ACE 2010 - ACM), Athens, Greece Music Box, Composing and Performing Visual Music, The Fifth Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology Conference (2009), ACM/DIMEA Proceedings Games as Teachers, 7th Annual International Digital Media and Art Association Conference (IDMAa), Ball State University, 2009 Online Edited Articles: Nonlinear Narrative in Games: Theory and Practice, Game Career Guide, August 2010 with Ben McIntosh (USC) and Randi Cohn Truly Independent Game Development: A Case for Making Games By Yourself, Game Career Guide/Gamasutra, August 2009 Winning: A Guide to Finding Game Competitions for Independent Developers and Students, Game Career Guide, September 2009 Educational Fantasy, Game Career Guide, October 2009 Student Publications: N. Masso, L.Grace,Shapemaker: A game-based introduction to programming, 16th International Conference on Computer Game (CGAMES 2011-IEEE), Loiusville, USA
	Recent Exhibitions [visual art] 2011 Conversations Lite, 7th Games Learning and Society Conference Art Exhibit, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 2011 Music Box, 7th Games Learning and Society Conference Art Exhibit, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 2011 Critical Gameplay: Wait, 7th Games Learning and Society Conference Art Exhibit, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 2011 Polyglot Cubed, 7th Games Learning and Society Conference Art Exhibit, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 2010 Conversations Lite, 8th Annual International Digital Media and Art Association Art Exhibit (IDEAS), Emily Carr University, Vancouver B.C. 2010 Critical Gameplay: Healer, 8th Annual International Digital Media and Art Association Art Exhibit (IDEAS), Emily Carr University, Vancouver B.C. 2010 Contrast (digital photography), New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford, Massachussetts (non-juried, curated) 2010 Critical Gameplay (Selected Games: Wait, Healer, Levity), Meaningful Play, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 2010 Software Studies in Computer Gameplay (Media Showcase and Demo Panel), 28th Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI), Atlanta, Georgia 2009 Critical Gameplay, International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology, Athens, Greece 2009 Wait, 7th Annual International Digital Media and Art Association (IDEAS), Ball State University Gallery, Muncie, Indiana 2009 Polyglot Cubed, Serious Games Showcase / National Training Systems Association (NTSA), Finalist, Orlando, Florida 2009 Wait, SBGames 2009 Arts Exhibition, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2009 Music Box, SBGames 2009 Arts Exhibition, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2009 Critical Gameplay, Solo Game Exhibition, 1100 Cermak Gallery, Chicago, Illinois 2008 Meaningful Play Serious Games Conference, Game Exhibitor: Polyglot Cubed 2008 7th Annual Pilsen Together Art Festival, National Museum Of Mexican Fine Arts [photography], Chicago, Illinois 2008 Co-Curator of Make Me an Offer, Gallery 350, Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, IL 2008 Gogh Bot, Make Me an Offer, Gallery 350, Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, IL 2008 Faculty Exhibit, Gallery 350, Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago [interactive art], Chicago, Illinois 2008 Faculty Exhibit, Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati [interactive art], Cincinnati, Ohio 2007 Faculty Exhibit, Gallery 350, Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago [photography], Chicago, Illinois
	Recent Presentations and Panels:[presentations] Making and Analyzing Games: Not as Art, but as Literature, International Digital Media and Arts Association/New Media Caucus , SCAD/Savannah, USA, October 2011 Games and Rhetoric: The Poetics of Game Mechanics, Digital Expo - Miami University, October 2011 The Psychology of Play and its Digital Equivalents (with Dr. Brooke Spangler), Digital Expo - Miami Universty, October 2011 Taboo: Are there areas in which meaningful play must not, cannot tread?, Organizing Panelist, Meaningful Play, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, October 2010 Teaching Meaning: The Challenge (or lack thereof) of Encouraging Student Designers/Developers to Make Meaningful Play,Organizing Panelist, Meaningful Play, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, October 2010 Gaming Augmented Reality, Place-based Applications and More, The Digital Non-Conference, September 2010, Cincinnati, Ohio Black Arts - Vidoe Games as Art [art panelist], Miami University, April, 2010 Digital Society Trends: New Forms of Machine-Human Interactions [panelist], The Third International Conferences on Advances in Computer-Human Interactions (St Maarten), February 2010 Critical Gameplay Design [art panel], 7th Annual International Digital Media and Art Association Conference (IDEAS), Ball State University, November, 2009
	Committees Program Committees and Review SXSW (South by Southwest) Independent Propeller Awards (2011), invited judge 8th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology (ACE2011), Portugal, Program Committee member, (2011) Meaningful Play, Michigan State University, Program Committee Member (2010) Global Game Jam, Miami University, Site Organizer (2010-2011) 4th International Conferences on Advances in Computer-Human Interactions, France, Technical Program Committee Member (2011) 3rd International Conferences on Advances in Computer-Human Interactions, St Marteen, Technical Program Committee Member (2010) International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology (ACE2009), Greece, General Program Committee member, (2009) School of Fine Arts Engaged Learning Symposium, Committee Member, Miami University (2009-2010) Institutional Service committees Advergaming Laboratory, Miami University, Director AIMS Games Center, Miami University, Co-director Armstrong Institute for Interactive Media Studies Divisional Curriculum Committee, Miami University Armstrong Institute for Interactive Media Studies Curriculum Committee, Miami University 2009-2010: Saving Species, Wild Research Technical Group, Miami University- Project Dragonfly Other Westwood College, Chicago, Curriculum Advisory Committee-Graphic/Web Design (2004-2005)
	Awards and Grants Grants Reciept: Miami University Technology Fee (2011): Multiple Games and Interactive Technology Projects: ~$10,000 Proctor and Gamble Fund's Higher Education Grant (Advergaming Laboratory): Awardee (2010), $8,000 Co-author or listed consultant: National Endowment for the Arts, Digital Interactive Art Commentaries, role: consultant (2010-2011), $20,000 Miami University Technology Fee (Media Server and SoftLED Curtain): Team Member (with Gion Defrancesco, Russ Blain, Susan Ewing) ~$40,000 Miami University Technology Fee (Eye Trackign Hardware Updates): Team Member (with James Coyle et al.) ~$40,000 2010: National Science Foundation Grant-Saving Species, role: consultant (2010-2011), $2,879,306.00 (.51 person-months committed). Awards: Meaningful Play/Michigan State University: Best Student Developed Game: Polyglot Cubed (2008) Faculty of the Month, Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago (2006) American Intercontinental University Online Faculty Service Award (2004) Christian A. Herter Scholar (State of Massachusetts)-1998
	General Press: Quoted: ABC News, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Daily Herald, Backstage, Yahoo News, Arab Times, et al (Associated Press): Next Gen Video Games Let Players Control the Story , Actors Storytelling Are Key Elements in New Video Games, Video Game Makers Focusing on Storylines(7/12/2011-7/25/2011) Quoted: 91.7 WVXU Radio (Cincinnati NPR affiliate):Miami Tops at Game Studies-mp3 (5/2/2010 and 5/3/2010): Quoted: Dayton Journal News: Miami U. Students Meet Global Game Jam Goal (3/2/2010) Quoted: Dayton Journal News: Miami's Game Studies Minor Gaining Momentum (3/2/2010) Quoted: Oxford Press: Game Studies Minor Gaining Momentum (2/2010) (web) Quoted: Oxford Press: New Video Game in 24 Hours Quoted: The Cincinnati Enquirer: 15M gift Propels Miami University Interactive Media Studies Program (3/3/2010) (web) Quoted: Eight Forty Eight (Chicago Public Radio/NPR affiliate): Artists Wonder How Obama Might Change Art (1/19/2009) (web) Featured: Gamasutra: Interview about Polyglot Cubed (12/12/2008) Reviewed: New City Press: Review: Make Me an Offer/Gallery 350 Exhibition (12/30/2008) On campus press: Quoted: The Miami Student (Miami University Student Newspaper): Miami Hosts Global Game Jam Location
	Affiliations Faculty advisor: Miami University Video Game Designer's Club (VGDC) International Game Developer's Association (IGDA), Game Education SIG member (2007-2010) College Art Association Member ACM Member IEEE Member
	Alumnus: Northwestern University (College of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering) University of Illinois (Chicago) - Electronic Visualization Labratory (EVL) KPMG PhD Project Conference participant University of Arizona L.E.A.D. Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity A Better Chance, Inc.

	On the web: Art Storage Wikipedia LinkedIn Bibsonomy Game Career Guide / Gamasutra
	More information may be found in any one of the following: Aii: http://Aii.LGrace.com/ Information for Illinois Institute of Art students, including syllabi, course documents, and related resources. Art: http://Art.LGrace.com Descriptions of current digital art works, galleries and presentations. Blog: http://Blog.Mindtoggle.com My blog on digital media, interactive art and game related conferences, contests, and related information. Camera: http://Camera.LGrace.com A website introducing common terminology and concepts for describing camera movement. This micro site was created to provide my writing students an easy reference for scripting animated cut scenes in games. Last edited in 2006. Cape Verde Narrative: http://CapeVerde.LGrace.com The first few chapters of a narrative I am writing about my travels in west Africa. Chicago Homicide Tool: http://Chicago.LGrace.com/ The micro site for my scientific visualization program to analyze geographic and chronological patterns in homicides. Conversations: http://Conversations.LGrace.com The micro site for a digital work named conversations. Critical Gameplay: http://www.CriticalGameplay.com Micro site for Critical Gameplay video game suite and exhbition Interactive Travel Map: http://ITM.LGrace.com Micro site for the Interactive Travel Map, a hastily "slapped together" program to create 3D interactive chronological histories of travel. The program allows the user to map any series of images to any 3D model, then create a timed animation rotating the model and moving through the image sequence. L-Grapher: http://LGrapher.LGrace.com A program to create 3D height-maps and height-map based animations. Best used with images from the Chicago Homicide Tool LightDemo: http://LightDemo.LGrace.com Micro site for the OpenGL Light demonstration I wrote in 2005. Medical Image Viewer: Medical Image Viewer Micro site for the Medical Image (e.g. dicom, CT scans, etc) viewer I wrote. It uses several common algorithms for generating 3D images from common data files. Miami University: http://Miami.LGrace.com/ Information for Miami University students, including syllabi, course documents, and related resources. Music Box: http://MusicBox.Mindtoggle..com Photography: http://Photography.LGrace.com/ Micro site showcasing some of the geographic range of my photography. Polyglot Language Game: http://Polyglot.LGrace.com/ Micro site for the Polyglot language learning tool I created in 2008. More information is also available at http://www.Polyglot3.com and http://www.PolyglotGame.com Presentations: http://Presentations.LGrace.com/ Collection of documents from various presentations I have made in recent years. Students: http://Students.LGrace.com/ A collection of links to work my students have completed. It was maintained for 2 years, while I was teaching web design. The work of my Game Art students requires more bandwidth than this collection would rightly support. Legal issues also prevent me from hosting student work on my own servers. Please visit AI for samples of current student game work. Student game programming examples can be viewed at http://lg3311.aisites.com/games.htm Zombie Master: http://Zombies.LGrace.com A micro site for a game prototype I released in 2005/2006. The game is very simple, and really doesn't aspire to anything more than a tech test. I wrote the program to gauge how much my students could accomplish in a quarter. I wrote the game in just under 3 weeks, but it did get reasonable download traffic.
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