Matthew Cupach

Matthew Cupach serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Design and Digital Media Department at Beacon College, leveraging over 40 years of professional media production experience spanning analog to digital transitions. His industry background as a video producer, director, camera operator, editor, and multimedia artist directly informs his academic role.

Education:

• M.A. in Mass Media Communications, University of Akron
• B.A. in Communications and Dramatic Arts, Cleveland State University

Research and Professional Focus: Cupach specializes in media production evolution, with expertise in video, multimedia art, and emerging AI applications for audio/animation. His work bridges traditional media techniques with contemporary digital workflows, emphasizing practical industry adaptation. Current explorations focus on AI integration within media creation pipelines, reflecting his commitment to evolving with technological advancements in the field.

Professional Narrative: With a career documenting the shift from analog to digital media ecosystems, Cupach actively experiments with generative AI tools in audio synthesis and animated content production. His teaching integrates real-world production challenges, though specific advising activities or grant-funded research remain undocumented in available sources.