M.F.A. - Visual Communication Design
Ohio State University - 2004
Professional Preparation
B.F.A. - Music Performance
Ohio University - 1988
Ohio University - 1988
Research Areas
Research Interests
- 3D and 2D Animation
- Animation History
- Character Setup/ Rigging
- Narrative Storytelling
- Music/Sound as a Design Element
Appointments
Assistant Professor
University of Texas at Dallas [2009–Present]
University of Texas at Dallas [2009–Present]
Assistant Professor
Ohio University [2008–Present]
Ohio University [2008–Present]
Visiting Professional
Ohio University [2006–2008]
Ohio University [2006–2008]
Lecturer
Ohio State University [1999–2000]
Ohio State University [1999–2000]
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Association of Computing Machinery, SIGGRAPH
- International Society for the Arts, Sciences and Technology
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Hlenlbersh-IPS Association International du Film d'Animation — ASIFA Hollywood
AWARDS
- Best Use of Columbus Landmark-for title graphics work done in The Last Piece, a short film completed for the 2008 48-Hour Film Project in Columbus, Ohio
- Best Use of Prop—for visual effects work done in Spiral Bound, a short film completed for the 2007 48-Hour Film Project in Cleveland, Ohio
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Edith Fergus——Gilmore Materials and Scholarship Award, 2001 for a series of visual music pieces created while a student at Ohio State University