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Jen Poland serves as Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Media Arts & Studies at Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication. She integrates her dual expertise as scholar and practitioner to create immersive learning experiences in sound design, audio technology, and film production, preparing students for industry standards through project-based curriculum development.
Her educational foundation includes:
- M.A. in Applied Communication Theory and Methodology from Cleveland State University
- B.A. in Education with project-based learning specialization from Kent State University
Research spans empirical analysis of film lighting's psychological impact, cinematic history of Las Vegas, and societal consequences of fragmented narratives in digital media. Her interdisciplinary approach connects audio-visual production techniques with media theory, emphasizing sound design's emotional resonance in moving images. Current creative-scholarly work examines evolving production methodologies in remote recording and field audio capture.
Professor Poland mentors students through hands-on production projects informed by her active professional practice. Her teaching leverages 15+ years of industry experience in music video production, film scoring, and post-production workflows. While specific grant details aren't public, her festival-screened creative works demonstrate applied research capacity that likely supports student project funding.
Though not leading a formal laboratory, she operates as a production hub where students engage with professional-grade audio technology for moving image work. Her classroom functions as an active production studio where students develop skills in sound design, remote recording, and music technology through real-world projects mirroring industry pipelines.
