Sean Sweeney

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Sean Sweeny is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Communication, in the Department of Communication, Languages, and Cultures at Fayetteville State University. He obtained his BS in Digital Media Production as well as his MFA in Film Producing. Mr. Sweeny has spent years in the industry both in the private sector where he has held a multitude of roles, and in the United States Army as a Combat Documentation Specialist. He has also had a great deal of experience at film festivals from submitting projects as a participant to working behind the scenes as well.

Education

M.F.A. The Academy of Art University, Department of Motion Picture & Television, May 2011 Area of Concentration: Film Producing
B.S. New England Institute of Art, Department of Digital Media Production, August 2008 Area of Concentration: Digital Media Production

Academic Employment

2020 - Adjunct Assistant Professor (Full-Time)
Dept of Communication, Languages, and Cultures Fayetteville State University
2018 – 2019 Adjunct Assistant Professor (Part-Time)
Dept of Communication, Languages, and Cultures Fayetteville State University

Academic Awards

2021-22 Department Service Award, Department of Communication, Languages, and Cultures, Fayetteville State University.

Certifications/Training

Faculty Online Training Workshop
Grant Research Workshop
Chrome River Workshop

Professional Service

2020 –

Advisor, Bronco Television
Member, Peer Review Committee

Teaching

Fayetteville State University, Spring 2018 – Present

Introduction to Video Production (COMM255)
Introduction to Audio Production (COMM245)
Introduction to Public Speaking (SPEE200)
Problems in Media (COMM332)
Film & Video Appreciation (COMM220)
Lighting for Film and Television (COMM270)
Multi-Camera Studio Production (COMM255)
History of Horror in Media (COMM333)
Podcasting (COMM361)
Producing for Film and Video Production (COMM455)
Documentary and Short Film Production (COMM445)

Related Professional Work

A/V Manager, Crown Complex, Fayetteville, NC 2018-2019
Combat Documentation Specialist, United States Army, Various Duty Stations 2014-2017
Producer/Director, Black Pants Production, Inc., San Francisco, CA 2009 – 2012