Mark Farina

Mark Farina is a Senior Lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design, affiliated with the Creative Action school. His academic background includes an MFA from Otis College of Art and Design and a BFA from Edinboro University.

• Teaching Experience: Senior Lecturer (Communication Arts and MFA Graphic Design), Lead Instructor (On Screen Production and Concepts, Summer of Art), Workshop Instructor (Intro to Video), and Mentor (Fine Arts Sculpture, CAIL classes, YouTube Video Production).
• Volunteer & Community Involvement: Advisor for Tennis Club, Venice Family Clinic, High Desert Test Sites, UNICEF NextGen, Desert X, and Sea Shepard.

Research interests span graphic design, printmaking, urban art, and media production, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.

• Awards & Honors
  • Studio of Recognition Otis MFA graduate
  • Cite Des Art Paris France post-graduate residency

Mark has contributed to publications in LA Weekly, Coagula Art Journal, Rock n Roll Confidential, Spin Magazine, and Artillery Magazine. He is actively involved in mentorship programs and volunteer initiatives, including Venice Family Clinic and charity fundraisers.