Shane Clodd is a professional artist and educator who holds degrees from the Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCADU) and Queen's University Faculty of Education. In his role as Visual Arts Department Head at Unionville High School, Clodd is dedicated to helping his students unlock their creative potential through inquiry-based, authentic learning opportunities that connect them to their community through the arts.

Before becoming an educator, Clodd spent nine years working in the high-end 3D animation and design industry, where he developed a unique set of digital skills including 3D printing, 3D scanning, CGI modeling, animation, rendering, and interactive media. In the classroom, he combines these skills with traditional classical media, tools, and techniques to help students find the best solution to design and aesthetic challenges.

Currently, Clodd is focused on incorporating Integrative Thinking into the creative design process as a way of supporting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Education for Reconciliation and Calls to Action #63 (iii) and #83. He is always excited to form new collaborations with community partners on projects that support student voice, anti-racism, innovation, engagement, and achievement.

EDUCATION

Additional Qualification

2010 Honour Specialist, Visual Arts

2013 Co-operative Education, Part 1

Basic Qualifications

2008 Technological Studies, Communication Technology (advanced)

Technological Studies, Communication Technology (basic)

Senior Division, Visual Arts

2007/2008 Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6

Technological Education Program: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

1996 -2001 Ontario College of Art and Design, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1W1

Associate of the Ontario Collage of Art and Design: Bachelor of Fine Art Honors (B.F.A)

CAREER - TEACHING

2014 - Present      Unionville High School, 201 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 8G5

Visual Arts Department Head                         

2011- 2013            Richmond Green S.S., 1 William F. Bell Parkway, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 2T9

Interim Visual Arts Department Head

2008                    Richmond Green S.S., 1 William F. Bell Parkway, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 2T9

Visual Arts Teacher

2008 (LTO)          Stouffville High School, 801 Hoover Park Dr, Stouffville, Ontario L4A 0A4

Visual Arts Teacher

CAREER - CORPORATE

2005 - 2007         Autodesk, 210 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1J7

Technical Support Team Supervisor - EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Asia)

Responsibilities: Training, Coaching, Delegation of Daily Work, Quality Control

2004 - 2005         Alias Systems, 210 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1J7

Maya Software Instructor

2002 - 2004         Alias|wavefront, 210 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1J7

Level 3 Product Specialist - Maya Rendering Technical Support Team

2001 - 2002         Alias|wavefront, 210 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1J7

Product Specialist - StudioTools Technical Support Team

Healing & Martial Arts

2001         Siu Lum Kune (Kung Fu) Second Degree

2002 Therapeutic Touch (Level 3)

2003 PalCare Network (Core Concepts in Palliative Care - Level 1)

2023 Reiki Master Practitioner (Level 3)