He teaches courses in Interactive Narrative, Game Design and Video Production. His research interests include the emergent aesthetics of high-definition video, issues in interactive narrative and the design of educational games and simulations. He has recently been awarded a grant to review existing video post-production tools and make recommendations for further research and development. As part of his research program, Jim is producing a series of ambient video works in conjunction with the Banff Centre New Media Institute and curating an exhibition of video paintings for the New Forms Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is also a member of the Pan-Canadian Simulation and Advanced Gaming Environment research project (SAGE). He is at his best carving telemark turns in the backcountry of the BC Coastal Mountains.