Animation Layout Instructor

Daemen University • Amherst, NY

22h

About The Position

This course is designed to give the student the skills and creative vocabulary needed to design background layouts for Animation. We will begin with broad concepts of composition and classical design, and progress through the technical aspects of perspective, storyboarding and camera moves. Class sessions will involve a balance of lecture material and studio work. This is primarily a drawing class. There will be in-class critiques for most projects. Students will be called upon to participate in collaborative discussions to challenge and defend each other's design choices. This course is also designed (in conjunction with the Animation Department) to work through the preproduction phases of "The Sophomore Project". This project will teach students to navigate the comprehensive production pipeline from concept through final animation, preparing them for the process of making a student film. Students must present their finished sophomore project as part of their application to advance into upper division. For this class, the preproduction phases of "The Sophomore Project" will include story ideas, storyboarding and background design.

Requirements

• BFA degree.
• Extensive knowledge of the Animation layout and background process.
• Years of Storyboard Pro experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach students the skills and creative vocabulary needed to design background layouts for Animation.
• Cover broad concepts of composition and classical design.
• Progress through the technical aspects of perspective, storyboarding, and camera moves.
• Balance lecture material with studio work.
• Conduct in-class critiques for most projects.
• Facilitate collaborative discussions for students to challenge and defend design choices.
• Guide students through the preproduction phases of "The Sophomore Project", including story ideas, storyboarding, and background design.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level