
Designing Fairy
"Where learning and design are a whimsical adventure"


Curriculum for Pima
Community College
Creative lessons and original curriculum for DAR 120
2022 - Present
As a college digital art professor I teach the three main design programs in Creative Suite coupled with graphic design fundamentals provided the tools for students to be successful in the digital design field. I have the task of teaching three very technical programs and making the process fun. I design fun assignments and worksheets, and interactive lessons focused on engagement & better learning.
KUDOS
"I appreciate the fun and lighthearted approach Ronni uses while teaching this class. Fun but educational it made it easy to attend this class and would 100% take another course she is teaching in the future."
"Professor Swanson is quite knowledgable and brings a refreshing approach to her instruction, and gives ample encouragement to her class."
"Ronni uses an educationally driven syllabus and provided a positive environment for all of her students. If I could take it again, I would."
"It has been an honor being in your class. I had so much fun and learned quite a bit. You were so friendly and genuine and that made me immediately comfortable and happy in your class and I'm sure many others."
"Comparing now and the beginning of this class I am just shocked with how much I have grown. This class was really fun to take."
"Professor Swanson is a very talented and imaginative instructor with a wonderful sense of humor. I learned so much from the course assignments and enjoyed viewing the other students' artwork as well."
"This class helped me learn the basics in our main adobe programs. I already knew a lot and my instructor provided me with more difficult work when I asked for it which I really liked. She responded to questions and feedback. Overall this was my favorite class of the semester because of the instructor."
"Ronni was a fantastic teacher with an infectious energy that made me excited to go to class! (Even though it ended so late at night.) Thanks for being so awesome, Prof. Ronni!"
"You were ABSOLUTELY amazing. I have class from 11–8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the only thing that kept me going to this class was the energy you bring. It is always a fun but productive space. You make learning fun."
"I learned how to use three of the major digital programs needed for my career plan. I went from knowing nothing to feeling confident about using and manipulating these programs. Without this course I would not be able to get through school. I'm excited to move forward."
"I had never used Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign before this course, so those are the big three! But I also learned tons of smaller skills with broad application, such as using creative briefs, moodboards, and industry resources."
"So much apple–related tech and adobe stuff from here that will help me understand how to use adobe stuff in my future classes to more advanced degrees! You taught everything incredibly well for me to not have been confused at all along the way."
"The array of assignments we did in this course really pushed me to learn the course material but also to constantly be creative with it, push out of my comfort zone, and think big picture about what I'm learning and why."
Amazing Results! Such Talented Students




















