Education
Working toward Master of Fine Arts [currently enrolled, expected completion spring 2012]
University of North Dakota, Department of Art & Design
Bachelor of Architecture [terminal, professional degree, including fifth year thesis project, may 2005]
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
NAAB Accredited since 1957/58 for the B. Arch. [156 undergraduate credit hours]
Graduated Cum Laude
Center For European Studies and Architecture [Riva san Vitale, Switzerland, fall 2004]
Extensive study of various works of architecture, ancient to modern, throughout Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, and Denmark.
Completed in conjunction with fifth year thesis project.
Experience
North Dakota State University, College of Engineering and Architecture
[Fargo, North Dakota, August 2008- present]
Instructor of Architectural Photography Seminar.
Guest Lecturer second year design studio October 2008-December 2008.
Adjunct professor second year design studio spring 2009.
University of North Dakota, Department of Art & Design [Grand Forks, North Dakota, October 2009-May 2010]
Assisted in construction and organization of new housing facility for Art Collections at the University of North Dakota.
Handled and organized works of fine art owned by the Collections at UND.
Assisted in curation and construction of various exhibitions handled by the Department of Art & Design at UND.
Meghan Duda Architectural Photography [Fargo, North Dakota, October 2007- present]
Opened architectural photography business upon arriving in Fargo, ND.
Completed two projects for Stahl Architecture.
Completed two projects for Jay Pepple Designs.
“Slot House” Documentation for noroof architecture [Brooklyn, New York, 2005-06]
Selection of images were chosen for publication in Contemporary Design and Detail: Small Environments. Edited for Rockport Publishers by Yenna Chenn, 2006.
A separate selection of my photography was used in a board displayed at the AIA in New York.
Architectural Adaptations [Dublin, Virginia, fall 2005]
Assisted in construction of private residence.
Photographed construction process for documentation.
Volunteer Elevation Documentation [Floyd, VA, summer 2004]
Photographed elevations of all buildings in downtown Floyd, VA for use in measurements of HABS drawings. Drawings used in developing a master plan for the town.
Built Work
Fabric Form [Fargo, North Dakota, fall 2009]
Assisted in construction of a fabric form concrete flood wall at private residence along the Red River in Fargo.
Ecce [Fargo, North Dakota, May 2009]
Design and construction of reception desk and wrapping table with students from second year studio for local gallery and yoga studio.
Awards
Finalist Spring Photography Contest [presented by photographers’ forum magazine, spring 2007]
Published in Best of Photography Annual, December 2007.
Finalist College Photography Contest [presented by photographers forum magazine, spring 2006]
Published in Best of College Photography Annual, July 2006.
Thesis Merit Award at Virginia Tech [Blacksburg, VA, May 2005]
Public Exhibitions
Exhibition of Graduate Student and Instructors’ Work [East Grand Forks, North Dakota, April-May 2010]
Hosted by the East Grand Forks Campbell Library.
Architecture in the Landscape: Photographs of North Dakota and Minnesota.
[New York Mills, Minnesota, November 2009-February 2010].
Exhibition of recent work hosted by the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center.
Variations on Space: Photographic Exploration of Churchill, MB. [Fargo, North Dakota, Oct.-Dec. 2009]
Joint exhibition with Regin Schwaen at the Spirit Room gallery.
Secrets of the City: Photographs of Fargo by Meghan Duda [Fargo, North Dakota, May 28-August 16, 2009]
ArtView exhibition at the Plains Art Museum held in conjunction with PlainsInsideOUT.
A Woman’s Perspective on Home [Moorhead, Minnesota, January 25-March 30, 2009]
Multimedia art exhibition at the Hjemkomst Center.
Ecce [Fargo, North Dakota, December 2008]
Display of recent photographic work in new gallery on Broadway in Downtown Fargo.
Exhibition of Work in Downtown businesses [Blacksburg, VA, fall 2005]
Photographic work put on display at Gillie’s and Bollo’s downtown Blacksburg, VA.
Publications
Best of Photography Annual. Published by Photographer’s Forum Magazine December 2007.
Contemporary Design and Detail: Small Environments. Published by Rockport Publishers 2006.
Best of College Photography Annual. Published by Photographer’s Forum Magazine July 2006.