Stacy Bick

Senior Lecturer

Department of Visual Communications Studies

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

stacy.bick@rit.edu

Office Hours

By appointment Stacy.Bick@rit.edu

Office Location

BOO-3437

Office Mailing Address

Rochester_Institute_of_Technology National_Tech._Institute_for_the_Deaf 73_Lomb_Memorial_Drive Bldg._BOOTH/Bld

Stacy Bick

Senior Lecturer

Department of Visual Communications Studies

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Education

BFA, MS, Rochester Institute of Technology

Bio

Video Bio

Aug. 2015-Present

Senior Lecturer | Visual Communications Studies

Consulted, developed, and delivered specialized courses and workshops-in both classroom and online formats-covering videography, graphic design, and web design. Managed team recruitment, training, and performance optimization while overseeing studio construction planning, vendor negotiations, and asset management system implementation. Contributed to cross-functional teams through consultation, beta testing, and workshops. Honored with membership in NTID’s Delta Xi Chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society for academic and technological leadership and served as a panelist and moderator at the National Association for Broadcasters Conference.

Jan. 2002-July 2015

Producer/Director | Communications, Marketing and Multimedia Services

(formerly known as Educational Design Resources, and Instructional Television)

Directed and managed multimedia production projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and quality standards. Oversaw promotional, informational, and live content creation by coordinating crew, resources, and schedules; led hiring, training, and supervision initiatives to enhance team structure and efficiency. Maintained strong cross-functional communication with clients, video engineers, and web developers to support seamless project delivery. Recognized with a PRISM Award for Best Public Service Announcement in New York State. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro CC), Apple Final Cut Pro HD, and Avid.

stacy.bick@rit.edu

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Curriculum Vitae

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Journal Paper

Butler, Janine, and Stacy Bick. "Audience Awareness and Access: The Design of Sound and Captions as Valuable Composition Practices," Feb. 2023 Journal of the Conference on College Composition and Communication, Vol.74, Issue 3, p 416-445. 30p. Print. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58680/ccc202332362

Butler, Janine, and Stacy Bick. "Sound, Captions, Action: Voices in Video Composition Projects." Computers and Composition 62. (2021): 1-15. Print. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compcom.2021.102673

Exhibits

Bick, Stacy. Visual Communications Studies' Studio and Classes Video Promo. 9 February 2024 - 13 May 2024. NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY. Exhibit.

Bick, Stacy. Visual Communications Studies' Studio and Classes Video Promo. 26 April 2019 - 11 May 2019. NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY. Exhibit.

Bick, Stacy. Visual Communications Studies' Studio and Classes Video Promo. 3 May 2018 - 12 May 2018. NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY. Exhibit.

Bick, Stacy. Visual Communications Studies' Studio and Classes Video Promo. 27 January 2017 - 25 February 2017. NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY. Exhibit.

Bick, Stacy. Visual Communications Studies' Studio and Classes Video Promo. 2 May 2016 - 23 May 2016. NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY. Exhibit.

Currently Teaching

NAIS-130

Raster and Vector Graphics

3 Credits

This course introduces students to the skills needed for the successful production and manipulation of raster and vector images using image creation and production software. Students will work in bitmap and vector applications, producing and editing with the tools and techniques offered by the software programs such as selection techniques, basic layer controls, digital masking, image correction and enhancement. Additional topics will include the relevance of image size, resolution and file format specifications when working with raster and vector images. Comprehension and correct usage of terminology and concepts are emphasized.

NAIS-160

Web Design I

3 Credits

This course introduces students to the fundamental skills needed to create designs that work on the World Wide Web. Students are introduced to the Internet, learn basic HTML programming for graphics, and legal issues of the Internet. Text based technology is used to separate design from content using templates and cascading style sheets (CSS). Topics such as image preparation, page design, site graphic design, navigation & linking, content, usability, speed, originality and audience are discussed. Students are expected to create web pages that demonstrate their understanding and use of basic application of the above topics.

NGRP-220

Videography

3 Credits

This course provides an overview of videography for the web. This is a basic digital video course that introduces the process and procedures involved in digital video production from start to finish. Students will be introduced to videography production techniques, camera operation and formats, digital non-linear editing, titling and lighting for video. Emphasis is on development of ideas, proper operation of video and computer equipment for productions and post-production of digital non-linear edited sequences and their adaptation to different presentation formats for online delivery.