David Olsen

David Olsen is a Professor of Art in the Studio Art Department at Wellesley College, teaching Media Arts and Science courses including 3D/2D Animation, Digital Imaging, Experimental Video, and Interface Design that blend technical instruction with contemporary art theory.

His educational background includes:

• B.F.A., University of Washington-Seattle Campus
• M.A. or M.S. or M.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
• M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

A former bioengineering student turned new media artist, Olsen creates collaborative interactive experiences visualizing complex scientific concepts through traditional and experimental techniques. His influential bioengineering textbook illustration work bridges scientific theory and accessible visual storytelling, focusing on microscopic life mechanisms through contemporary visual forms.

Beyond Wellesley, Olsen actively collaborates with MIT, Olin, Brandeis, MassArt, Boston Cyberarts, and the Boston Historical Society, fostering cross-institutional dialogue in the electronic arts community while maintaining personal interests in global travel, music, dance, and film.