Curriculum Vitae

Alexander L Cochrane

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Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts

General Fine Art  (2000-2005)  Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Fields of Focus: Digital Visual Art, Animation, Illustration, Communication Design and Paintings

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science (1997-99, incomplete) University of British Columbia

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Fields of Focus: Political Theories, International Politics

Bachelor of Science

Business Management (1990-1995) Gallaudet University (Cum Laude)

Washington, DC, United States of America

Fields of Focus: Marketing, Global Markets, General Management

A-Level Graphic Design (1989-1990) Brooklands College

Weybridge, Surrey, England

Fields of Focus: Graphic Design, Packaging

A-Level Fine Art (1988-1990) Norfolk House College

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England

Fields of Focus: Drawing and Painting

O-Level Fine Art (1986-1988) Bredon School

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England

Fields of Focus: Drawing and Water Colours

Linguistic Ability

English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Written Chinese (both simplified and traditional characters), American Sign Language,  minimal Hong Kong Sign Language

Professional Experience

Jan 2006- Present

Self-employed; freelance artist.

Painting, drawing, collage, and digital art

Fall 2005-Jan 2006

Volunteer, Centre A

Hosting and guiding audience, research for art-relevant issues, and translation from Chinese to English for bibliography

Fall 2004

Vancouver 2010 Olympic Emblem (Submitted)

Spring 2004

Student Designer, Emily Carr Institute

Brainstorm ideas, colour theories, and concepts for ACPF Project (African Child Policy Forum, a UN-sponsored Organization)

Supervised by Sam Carter, Emily Carr of Art and Design

1999

Web Designer, Telecommunication and Security Services Limited

Hong Kong and Beijing

1998-2000

Freelance Designer, Perspectives, UBC

Business card design and some bookmaking

1998

Poster Designer, Pacific Rim Club, UBC

April 1997

Crew member of Ji Fung in “Sail Osaka ‘97” 

Hong Kong Outward Bound School

(Winner of Class AII/B)

Made a “Dragon” with an art director for parade in Kagoshima, Japan; Served as a representative in public relationship during the event

1995-1997

Corporate Marketing, Telecommunication and Security Services Limited

Beijing, China

Marketing research, Exhibition Coordination

Exhibitions

October-November, 2012

"Torrit Grey Competition" Gamblin Artists Colors

August 16-September 4, 2011

“Painting on the Edge” Federation of Canadian Artists

February 11-21, 2010

"Cultural Olympiad" Chinese Community Centre, Vancouver

Curated by Sheila Hall and Sam Carter

December 3, 2009

“International Day for Persons with Disabilities” Roundhouse Community Centre

Organized by Equal Employment Opportunity Program, City of Vancouver

August 18-September 6, 2009

“Painting on the Edge” Federation of Canadian Artists

May 2005

Grad Show, Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design

May 2000

“Kaleidoscope Project” Delta Vancouver Suites

Supervised by Sheila Hall, Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design