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Christopher R. Gallant, M.F.A.

Chris Gallant
Current Title: Associate Professor
Department: Digital Media and Communication
Office Location: Paczesny Hall 155
Email: cgallant@hilbert.edu
Phone: 716-926-8896
Education/Degrees:
  • M.F.A., SUNY University at Buffalo
  • B.A., SUNY Buffalo State
Courses (past and present):
  • COM 110 Introduction to Mass Media
  • COM 170 Multimedia Explorations I
  • COM 180 Multimedia Explorations II
  • COM 243 Journalism I
  • COM 275 Digital Filmmaking
  • COM 281 Web Design I
  • COM 343 Journalism II
  • COM 370 Digital Photography
  • COM 374 Lighting for Video and Theater
  • COM 375 Digital Film Editing
  • COM 378 Radio Production
  • COM 399 Independent Study
  • COM 475 TV Studio Production
  • COM 478 Ethnographic and Documentary Film
  • COM 491/492 DMAC Internship
Hilbert Committees:
  • Service Learning Committee
  • Teagle Task Force
Hilbert Activities:
  • Communication Club Advisor
Areas of expertise:
Previous work history:

Director of Photography, Special Projects Unit, WGRZ-TV/Buffalo, New York  (2006-2009) Create and produce content for news specials. Field reporting and multi-media production of news stories, facilitate Gannett’s convergence initiative, select and train colleagues to work in multiple platforms, point person for high definition production at WGRZ-TV.  
 
Assistant Chief Photographer, WKBW-TV/Buffalo, New York  (2003-2006) Charged with improving the daily quality of journalism and production values within the video journalist staff. Conceptualize and produce news stories for daily broadcast.
 
News Photograher (1993-2003) Shoot, light, and edit for daily news broadcasts, Involved in all facets of broadcast journalism.

News Photograher , WTOL-TV/Toledo, Ohio (1993) Develop news stories for daily broadcast, Accountable for photography, editing, lighting, sound and interviewing for daily broadcasts.
 
News Photograher , WRDW-TV/Augusta, Georgia  (1992) Develop news stories for daily broadcast, working in conjunction with various staff. Accountable for photography, editing, lighting, sound and interviewing. Also performed regular fill-in duties as a studio camera operator.

Job responsibilities:
Professional Memberships/Board Appointments:

American Association of University Professors (2009-present), (Chapter Treasurer, 2012-present)

National Press Photographer Association (1987-present)

Society of Professional Journalists (2008-present), (National Judge, Sigma Chi and Mark of Excellence contests)

Honors and Distinctions: Emmy Awards, New York:
  • Politics/Govt. Program/Special - Niagara Falls: A Tale of Two Cities (2008)
  • News Special - They Made a Mistake: the Anthony Capozzi story (2007) 
Online presence or regular media contributions: Buffalo Spree - Contributing Video Journalist (2012 - present)

Professional Research/Published Works/Presentations:
Bio:

Adjunct Faculty

Christopher R. Gallant, M.F.A.

Chris Gallant
Current Title: Associate Professor
Department: Digital Media and Communication
Office Location: Paczesny Hall 155
Email: cgallant@hilbert.edu
Phone: 716-926-8896
Education/Degrees:
  • M.F.A., SUNY University at Buffalo
  • B.A., SUNY Buffalo State
Courses (past and present):
  • COM 110 Introduction to Mass Media
  • COM 170 Multimedia Explorations I
  • COM 180 Multimedia Explorations II
  • COM 243 Journalism I
  • COM 275 Digital Filmmaking
  • COM 281 Web Design I
  • COM 343 Journalism II
  • COM 370 Digital Photography
  • COM 374 Lighting for Video and Theater
  • COM 375 Digital Film Editing
  • COM 378 Radio Production
  • COM 399 Independent Study
  • COM 475 TV Studio Production
  • COM 478 Ethnographic and Documentary Film
  • COM 491/492 DMAC Internship
Hilbert Committees:
  • Service Learning Committee
  • Teagle Task Force
Hilbert Activities:
  • Communication Club Advisor
Areas of expertise:
Previous work history:

Director of Photography, Special Projects Unit, WGRZ-TV/Buffalo, New York  (2006-2009) Create and produce content for news specials. Field reporting and multi-media production of news stories, facilitate Gannett’s convergence initiative, select and train colleagues to work in multiple platforms, point person for high definition production at WGRZ-TV.  
 
Assistant Chief Photographer, WKBW-TV/Buffalo, New York  (2003-2006) Charged with improving the daily quality of journalism and production values within the video journalist staff. Conceptualize and produce news stories for daily broadcast.
 
News Photograher (1993-2003) Shoot, light, and edit for daily news broadcasts, Involved in all facets of broadcast journalism.

News Photograher , WTOL-TV/Toledo, Ohio (1993) Develop news stories for daily broadcast, Accountable for photography, editing, lighting, sound and interviewing for daily broadcasts.
 
News Photograher , WRDW-TV/Augusta, Georgia  (1992) Develop news stories for daily broadcast, working in conjunction with various staff. Accountable for photography, editing, lighting, sound and interviewing. Also performed regular fill-in duties as a studio camera operator.

Job responsibilities:
Professional Memberships/Board Appointments:

American Association of University Professors (2009-present), (Chapter Treasurer, 2012-present)

National Press Photographer Association (1987-present)

Society of Professional Journalists (2008-present), (National Judge, Sigma Chi and Mark of Excellence contests)

Honors and Distinctions: Emmy Awards, New York:
  • Politics/Govt. Program/Special - Niagara Falls: A Tale of Two Cities (2008)
  • News Special - They Made a Mistake: the Anthony Capozzi story (2007) 
Online presence or regular media contributions: Buffalo Spree - Contributing Video Journalist (2012 - present)

Professional Research/Published Works/Presentations:
Bio:
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