Animation involves equal parts technical knowledge, drawing skills and imagination. At Academy of Art University, you can specialize in either traditional or 3D animation. Your instructors will be professional animators who will make sure you graduate with the versatility to move between pencil and…
Pixar Animation Studios with Tia Kratter and Colin Thompson
The School of Animation and Visual Effects' Ninth Annual Animation Festival
Eric Goldberg opens the 7th Annual Academy of Art University Fall Animation Festival by giving a talk about his career path and by giving a live drawing demonstration.
Animator Tony Bancroft talks to Academy of Art University Students about his career path, and does a live drawing during a presentation at the 9th annual AAU Fall Animation Festival.
Visit by Walt Disney Animation Studios to Academy of Art University students, with voiceover about what the studio is looking for in potential hires.
Allison Mann, Recruiter and Coordinator of College Relations at Nickleodeon Studios talks about working and Nick studios and what they are looking for from potential employees.
Barbara McCullough, director of recruitment and other senior staff, show examples of projects Rhythm and Hues has been involved with, after which a panel of employees (Matt Shumway, Animation Technical Director, Josh Seder, Compositing Supervisor, Ruth Gibson, Assistant Production for Lighting Effects and Apprentice Program) answers questions from Academy of Art University Students about their process and what they look for in new hires.
An introduction to the Academy of Art University's School of Animation from director Tom Berrino