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I’m David Cox, a filmmaker and designer with a background in animation, interactive multimedia, and education. I create stories across moving images, sound, and interactive formats, combining writing and directing with design-driven work and educational outreach.
Beyond my creative practice, I teach multimedia for business and design, host a podcast about media and culture, and enjoy collaborating with filmmakers, theorists, and artists to explore how technology shapes urban space and storytelling.
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Work Experience
Instructor, Writing for Design DES324 at San Francisco State University
January 1, 2025 - PresentTeaching Writing for Design Research (GWAR) course at the School of Design one day per week during the Spring 2025 semester. Preparations and delivery of course content focused on design writing and research.
Instructor, Multimedia for Business ISYS568 at San Francisco State University School of Business
December 31, 2024 - August 22, 2025Teaching students how to publish multimedia content using WordPress, integrating video, photos, maps, 3D, VR, and AR content into an online site during 2023-2024.
Multimedia and Film Instructor, Various Workshops and Screenings at Other Cinema & San Francisco Film School
December 31, 2023 - August 22, 2025Produced and screened original films including the award-winning Puppenhead and 360 films such as Return to Zabriskie Point. Taught workshops on 360 filmmaking and 360 cinema via Zoom and onsite. Staged screen-musicals and mini-operas combining original music and multimedia projections.
Instructor, CS110A Introduction to Programming (Python) at City College of San Francisco Computer Science Department
December 31, 2020 - August 22, 2025Taught introduction to Python programming, focusing on programming fundamentals and software development skills.
Design and Digital Media Instructor at San Francisco State University School of Design
December 31, 2020 - August 22, 2025Taught courses including History of Design and Technology (DES356) and Rethinking Digital Media (DES227) from 2015 through 2020, covering design theory, digital media trends, and technological impacts on design.
Visual Media Design Instructor at City College of San Francisco Department of Visual Design
December 31, 2020 - August 22, 2025Taught VMD180 Exploring Game Worlds course from 2007 through 2020, focusing on game design and interactive media.
Part-Time Lecturer, Textuality & Discourse: From Book to Film at Swinburne University
December 31, 1994 - August 22, 2025Taught part-time on textuality and discourse in media, focusing on transition from book to film.
Producer at Beam Software
December 31, 1994 - August 22, 2025Produced videogames for Sega and Nintendo 16-bit platforms, including titles such as 'Blades of Vengeance', 'WCW Superbrawl', and 'Mechwarrior for SNES'.
Graduate Film & Video Creator at Swinburne Film & Television School
December 31, 1990 - August 22, 2025Created the original short 16mm film Puppenhead which won several awards and was shown internationally in 1990.
Instructor at San Francisco State University
January 1, 2025 - November 14, 2025Teaching DES324 Writing for Design Research (GWAR) at San Francisco State University (one day per week).
Instructor at San Francisco State University
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Taught GWAR DES324 Writing for Design.
Instructor at Deakin Motion Lab, Deakin University
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Taught workshop in 360 Filmmaking via Zoom.
Instructor at San Francisco Film School
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Taught 360 Cinema at San Francisco Film School, Sansome Street, San Francisco.
Instructor at City College of San Francisco
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020CS110A Introduction to Programming (Python).
Instructor at San Francisco State University
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020DES324 Writing for Design.
Instructor at San Francisco State University
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020Multimedia for Business ISYS568 within School of Business.
Instructor at San Francisco State University
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015DES356 History of Design and Technology and DES227 Rethinking Digital Media.
Instructor at City College of San Francisco
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015VMD180: Exploring Game Worlds, Visual Media Design.
ESL Teacher at INTRAX Institute
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Part-time ESL instructor focusing on communicative language skills for adult learners; contributed to curriculum development and classroom activities.
ESL Teacher at GEOS Academy
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Part-time ESL instruction; provided individualized language support and classroom activities to improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
ESL Teacher at Royal Melbourne Institute Center for English Language Learning
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Taught ESL part-time; supported language development programs for international students.
ESL Teacher / Art Teacher at Midway Child Language Centre, Maribyrnong
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1989English as a Second Language and Art Teacher for secondary school age new arrivals; integrated language and arts instruction.
Education
MA at RMIT University School of Communication and Media Arts
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2003Graduate Diploma (Applied Film & TV - with Honors) at Swinburne University of Technology
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990Bachelor of Education at Deakin University
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984Animation & Interactive Multimedia at RMIT University
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2003Graduate Diploma – Applied Film and TV at Swinburne University of Technology
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990Bachelor of Education at Deakin University
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984Master's Degree in Animation & Interactive Multimedia at RMIT University, Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003Graduate Diploma (Honors) in Applied Film and TV at Swinburne University of Technology School of Film and Television, Vic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990Bachelor of Education at Deakin University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Applied Film & TV (Honors)
January 1, 1990 - August 22, 2025Bachelor of Education, Majors in Art & Technology, Media Studies, ESL
January 1, 1984 - August 22, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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