Mark Baldridge

Mark Baldridge, MFA, is an Assistant Professor at Albright College with dual appointments in Art and Computer Science. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (MFA 2005), he brings over a decade of industry experience in interactive media from roles at MeTV, Leo Burnett, and museum projects in Chicago.

His academic journey includes teaching positions at Tec de Monterrey (Mexico), SOL International School (South Korea), and SUNY Polytechnic's Interactive Media and Game Design department. At Albright, he teaches courses like DIG383 1A Interactive 3D for the Web and ART265 Computer Graphics Art and Design.

Research Interests:

• Performance and Virtual Reality as fine art forms
• Digital storytelling through animation
• Integration of art with emerging technologies

His professional background bridges commercial and fine arts, with a focus on emotional expression in media. He maintains an active practice as a performer and musician, while also contributing to interdisciplinary education through his dual departmental role.