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Jeff Bellantoni is a Professor and Dean of the School of Media, Culture + Design at Woodbury University in Burbank, CA. With over 30 years of experience in arts education, design, and academic administration, he has held prior roles as Dean of the College of Visual & Performing Arts at Winthrop University, Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Ringling College of Art and Design, and Chair of the nationally-ranked Graduate Communications Design Department at Pratt Institute (2008–2014). His career has spanned multiple institutions, including the University of Connecticut, VCU School of the Arts, Mercy College, and the Wanganui School of Design in New Zealand.
Jeff holds an MFA in Visual Communications/Design from VCU School of the Arts and a BFA from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
His research and professional interests focus on typography, media design, and graphic design education. He has co-authored internationally recognized books such as Type in Motion and Moving Type, Designing for Time and Space, which explore dynamic applications of typography. His work has been featured in design publications like How magazine and recognized by prestigious organizations including AIGA and the Connecticut Art Director’s Club.
- Recognition from Print magazine
- AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers award
- Connecticut Art Director’s Club recognition
In academic leadership, Jeff has spearheaded initiatives such as establishing an MFA program at Pratt Institute, founding Pratt Press, and launching the Graduate Design Guild. These efforts emphasize collaborative learning and professional development in design education. His administrative roles have also involved strategic planning and curriculum development across institutions, fostering interdisciplinary approaches.
Jeff is associated with key academic teams, including the Graduate Design Guild he founded. His presentations and collaborations globally reflect his commitment to advancing design discourse and practice.
