Animation and Visual Effects

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