James F. Kerestes is a registered architect who holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University and a Post-Professional Master of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute. James is currently an Associate Professor of Architecture at Ball State University where his research focuses on the exploration of emerging media in the search for novel architectural design inquires rooted in storytelling and worldbuilding.
Prior to his position at Ball State, he taught digital media/emergent technologies at Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania. He also worked in several architectural practices in the Philadelphia area, developing public projects nationally and abroad.
Ball State University, Muncie, IN, US, Design Innovation Fellow
Currently pursuing research interests while teaching Graduate and Undergraduate courses in the College of Architecture and Planning.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, Lecturer
Studio assistant for post-professional graduate design course (Ferda Kolatan studio).
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, US, Digital Media Assistant
Developed and conducted workshops aimed at teaching specific emergent technologies for students in architectural design studios.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, Visual Studies Instructor
Instructor for graduate level course aimed at investigating both the technical and emotive aspects of drawing with digital tools.
