George Johnson
Television Engineer/Instructor
Department of Mass Communication

George.Johnson@uncp.edu

George Johnson's Resume

Office phone: 910.521.6499

George Johnson is Television Engineer and Instructor in the Department of Mass Communication. He teaches Computer Animation, Media Integration and Television Production. George is co-founder of the UNCP Digital Academy. Before coming to UNCP, George worked in commercial broadcast television in various cities in North Carolina for 8 years. He came to UNCP in 1989 to work with WPSU-TV, now WNCP-TV.  

A long term MAC user and video consultant, George works with faculty and staff on issues related to Apple computers and related technologies. He collaborates on long and short-term video projects and since arriving at UNCP he has collaborated on many video projects with the Native American Resource Center. Clips from the lastest production “In the Heart of Tradition” are now featured on the Digital Academy Creative Projects webpage. 

George works with students to broadcast major events on campus. He facilitates live TV and webcasting of UNCP graduations and various sporting events. George co-produces videos and DVDs for performers and regional bands including the UNCP Faculty-Staff Jam Band, the Junque Gallery, and big mama E and the cool.

In his “spare time” George plays bass guitar in several bands including the UNCP Faculty-Staff Jam Band.

Education

Apple Certified Support Professional
Apple, Inc., Cupertino, CA - 2008

Master of Arts in Education, Mathematics Education,
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke - 1997.

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science,
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke - 1993.

Associate of Applied Science, Electronics Technology,
Pitt Community College - 1978.

Professional Experiences

Television Engineer / Lecturer UNC Pembroke 1989 to present.

Chief Engineer, WFAY-TV Lumber Bridge, NC 1985-89.

Chief Engineer, WKFT-TV Fayetteville, NC 1981-85.

Creative Activities 1989 – present

Selected Videos:
Never That Far: Lumbee Men and World War II
Close To Home: Native American Women
Fa La So: Shaped Note Singing in Native American Churches
Keeping the Circle
Lumbee by Grace
In the Heart of Tradition