Michael Branson Smith

Michael Branson Smith is an Associate Professor of Communications Technology at York College within the Performing and Fine Arts school. He specializes in web development, digital art, and animation, blending technical expertise with creative practice.

• Primary Affiliation: York College, CUNY
• Technical Focus: HTML/CSS/JS, GreenSock Animation, Responsive Design
• Academic Interests: Generative A.I., Archives, Digital Storytelling

His work includes animated HTML movie posters (e.g., Hitchcock, Kubrick) that explore CSS and JavaScript capabilities. He actively engages with educational technology, contributing to projects like the CUNY Academic Commons and Domain of One's Own initiatives.

Recent projects involve anti-war satire analysis, Dr. Strangelove poster recreation, and 3D CSS experiments. He also investigates generative AI ethics in art and education.

Smith teaches full-time at York College, focusing on coding literacy and digital pedagogy. His collaborations span the ds106 community, Reclaim Hosting, and CUNY's media labs.