John R. McDermott
Media Production Manager
Instructional Design and Media Production Studio
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John McDermott joined the Studio in 2023 after working at the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence and Technology Solutions at UIC starting in 2014. As the Media Production Manager, John directs the development of digital learning assets across various instructional modalities, serving diverse disciplines and audiences. He collaborates closely with instructional designers, subject matter experts, instructors, educational developers, and researchers to ensure that the course design process adheres to quality requirements and industry standards. Under his leadership, the team oversees all creative aspects of course development, including video production, graphics, animation, interactive media, and other learning experiences.
John formerly served as the CATE Multimedia Services Lead in which he managed the Academic Multimedia Lab and the Lightboard Studio in the Daley Library.
Prior to joining UIC, John was a Media Specialist providing video production and audio-visual service & support to the students, staff, and medical professionals at Rush University Medical Center. John earned his B. A. in Mass Communication/Media Studies from St. Xavier University.
John enjoys film, music and playing drums.