William Culpepper is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Montana State University and thrives in complex environments found in higher education. With a systems based approach to solving problems, he uses his extensive experience in face-to-face, hybrid, and online education to facilitate student centered teaching and learning.
William was previously the Online Director for the School of Graphic Design at the Academy of Art University and has also taught at Ferris State University, Northern Arizona University and Virginia Commonwealth University. William has a BFA in studio art from Montana State University and an MFA in graphic design from Academy of Art University.
William's interdisciplinary research merges teaching with technology and pedagogy, focusing on design pedagogy, innovative student assessment, and interactive hybrid learning environments that foster engaged learning. His creative strand, employing diverse multimedia strategies, explores audience experiences and community engagement to spark dialogue and connection. This integrated approach, informed by presentations at design education and teaching conferences, fuels William's passion for knowledge sharing and enriching student learning experiences.
Since 2000, William has worked on a variety of print and digital visual communication projects for both public and private organizations. He has worked in all facets of the design industry from typesetting at the local newspaper to being the creative director for national campaigns.
His academic background includes course design, writing and building, curriculum planning, development and implementation, and program assessments and evaluations. William has taught at all levels of classes in both graduate and undergraduate graphic design programs and has teaching experiences ranging from typography to interaction design to capstone portfolio.
His artistic work encompasses a variety of mixed media and visual messaging through typography. His work is often interactive and customized to reflect locations, situations, conversations and observations from the built environment.
He currently lives in Bozeman, Montana looking for perfect vistas in the morning light with his wife and 2 active daughters.