Tamara Nelson


Post-Secondary Education

Austin Community College
Associate of Applied Science
Commercial Art


Teaching Experience

Austin Community College,
2007 to present

  • Adjunct Associate Professor - Digital Imaging I - ARTC 1320
  • Adjunct Associate Professor - Vector Graphics for Production - GRPH 1359
  • Adjunct Associate Professor -  Digital Publishing - ARTC 1313
  • Adjunct Associate Professor - Digital Painting - ARTV 1472
  • Adjunct Associate Professor - Digital Video - ARTV 1451
  • Adjunct Associate Professor - Career Exploration in Visual Communication - ARTC 1171

The Austin Contemporary,
2011 to 2016

  • Computer Drawing and Painting (ages 9 -11)
  • Computer Drawing and Painting (ages 12-14)
  • Computer Drawing and Painting (ages 14 and 18)
  • Computer Drawing and Painting (Adults)
  • Beyond Basic Drawing (ages 5-7)
  • Beyond Basic Drawing (ages 9-11)


Professional Experience

  • Professional Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience.
  • Adjunct Professor - Austin Community College

                   September 2007 - to present

  • Graphic Designer/Motion Graphic Designer - News 8 Austin

                   December 1999 - November 2007

  • Production Assistant - Heart of Texas Productions

                  1990 - 1991

  • Production Supervisor -  UMA Mirage

                  1988 - 1989


Professional Publications

1989 The Watchkins Adventures



Published: February 26, 2025