For 82 years, Disney’s in-studio life drawing classes have helped evolve its animated characters. But as increasing reliance on computers lures young animators away from classical drawing, three of ...

When thousands of background characters were needed in "Wall-E," animators needed a solution other than individually drawing each robot. Of course, they didn't want to duplicate the same illustrations ...

The Animation and Illustration minor is designed to expand students’ knowledge of design and motion arts, while opening opportunities for careers in illustration, film and television, video games, ...

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Focused Degree Options: Choose one of three tracks: 2D, 3D, or stop motion animation. Get Ahead in the Summer: Enjoy a selection of the School of Film and Animation’s courses during the summer term.

SAN JOSE — To observe teacher Clark Semple at work is to marvel at his connection with students and his ability to elicit their best efforts. After all, he spends a lot of class time exhorting them: ...