Jared Bendis, an artist and educator from Cleveland, specializes in game design, virtual reality, photography, and interactive media. With an MFA in Contemporary Dance, an MA in Art Education, and a BA in Psychology, he is an Associate Professor and Game Design department chair at The Cleveland Institute of Art. Additionally, as Creative New Media Officer at Case Western Reserve University, Jared leads digital strategies for the Kelvin Smith Library, integrating technology with pedagogy. He also holds adjunct appointments at CWRU and Johns Hopkins, focusing on virtual reality, game design, and New Media Literacy. As a multifaceted artist, Jared explores immersive installations, photography, and filmmaking, emphasizing the intersection of technology and perception. Jared owns ATBOSH Media Limited, specializing in traditional print media, game design, and web design.