Merkel, Latesha
Lecturer, Animation and Graphic Design
FIXED-TERM FACULTY
Biography
Latesha is a fixed-term lecturer at Central Michigan University teaching a mix of courses ranging from animation to graphic design. While her personal research focus is on the visual development of 2D animation and video games, she is also highly interested in illustrative work and character design. A recent master's graduate and newcomer to Michigan, she hopes to learn just as much from her students as they learn from her.
More about Latesha Merkel
Publications & Presentations
Graduate Thesis Research, 2021
Illustrator for Children’s Book, 2021
Education
MFA: 2021, The Ohio State University (Digital Animation and Interactive Media Design)
BFA: 2018, Indiana State University (Intermedia Arts)
Research Interests
2D Animation, Animation Development, Illustration, Character Design, and Video Game Visual Development
Courses Taught
- Intro to Animation
- Motion Graphics
- Animation Drawing II
- Intro to Graphic Design
- Emerging Media in Graphic Design