DALTON JENSEN
instructor of architecture montana state university
SKILLS
Communication
Effectively communicate deliverables through email, clarification in class, etc.
Computer Programs
Autodesk Revit
Adobe Suite
Lumion & Enscape
Critical Thinking
Aiding students in design thinking through presentation and precedent research
Public Speaking
Lecturing to students about various architectural topics.
EDUCATION
BA - Environmental Design
Montana State UniversitySpring 2020
MA - Architecture
Montana State UniversityFall 2021
(406) 350 - 2249 1222 s 6th ave, unit c
STATEMENT
REFERENCES
Mick Duff, AIA
Plan1 Architects (307) 899 - 2009
Mike Everts
directorschool of architecture
montana state university (406) 994 - 4650
Chris Livingston associate professormontana state university (406) 994 - 6985
daltonmichjensen@gmail.com
Instructor of Architecture at Montana State University Bozeman seeking opportunities to grow skills, broaden knowledge base, and further develop pedagogy.
EXPERIENCE
Instructor of Architecture, MSU may 2022 - present Non-tenure track faculty member
ARCH151 & 152 - design fundamentals I & II
These studios focus on developing baseline skills that aid in design development, critical thinking, and craft refinement. Students learn skills pertaining to: site analysis, systems thinking, precedent research, presentation skills, etc,
Areas of focus in this role include: collaboration with fellow faculty in drafting / refining assignments to meet NAAB criteria, aiding students in advancing projects through critiques, iterative assignments, as well as leading discussions on readings, presentations, and similar subject matter.
ARCH254 - architectural design II
This studio focuses on the fundamentals of preliminary building design, from skills developed in ARCH151 & 152, such as site analysis, to concepts of health, safety and welfare, the critical role of the architect. Students are tasked with: critically analyzing their site, developing their own program, and applying these concepts to a building design that adequately addresses the aforementioned principles of the architect.
Areas of focus in this role include: developing presentations and lectures that highlight the design fundamentals of architecture, guiding students through the design process, general computer skills, like the Adobe Suite and Rhino, and presentation skills.
Plan One | Architects april 2022 - january 2025 architectural designer, bozeman
Architectural Designer aiding in document development, from early schematic design through construction documents. As an office of one in Bozeman, I was independently in control of time management and responding to material in a timely manner without direct supervision. Trust and independence are critical assets to have.
Areas of focus in this role include: code review, independently starting models and document sets for projects, attending construction administration meetings, producing meeting minutes, drafting sections / plans / details, etc.
MSU School of Architecture Expansion june-august 2021 architectural designer, theoretical project
Montana State University’s School of Architecture is in dire need of expansion due to increasing numbers. Elizabeth Emil and I were tasked with assisting Ralph Johnson, then director of the SOA, to develop a schematic design for the renovation of the SOB Barn on campus.
Areas of focus in this role include: schematic design proposal, including: renderings, construction documents, design alternates, cost proposals
Graduate Teaching Assistant spring & fall 2021 arch 152, spring 2021 & arch151, fall 2021
The first year studio revolves around quick, short projects that create fundamentals of design. graduate teaching assistants are tasked with assisting the instructor with their feedback through workshops, lectures, and student critiques.
Areas of focus in this role include: student project workshopping, lecturing on misc. design topics like graphics, feedback