Presentation / Installation
Professor of Animation
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Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
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Atlanta, GA
SessionJob Postings
DescriptionSCAD seeks a full-time professor of animation to join its School of Animation and Motion in Atlanta, Georgia.
The SCAD animation program is grounded in the philosophy of storytelling through character performance. As a professor, you will directly influence the next generation of animators through your unique perspective and background, professional experience, and technical proficiency. You will also extend students' knowledge of story, design, audience, and collaboration in animation production.
The successful candidate is enthusiastic about bringing complex scenes and characters to life and should be comfortable teaching an array of courses from beginner to graduate-level, including 2D and 3D animation concepts like modeling, character design, and character performance, among others. A strong understanding of commercial or independent filmmaking and cinematic language is an asset, as are exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational abilities.
One of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., Atlanta provides professionals an ideal environment in which to live, work, and play. Located in the heart of Midtown, SCAD Atlanta is home to a vibrant cultural landscape that includes theaters, museums, fine art galleries, bustling shops, and countless green spaces, including Piedmont Park and Atlanta’s famed BeltLine. The capital of Georgia, Atlanta provides both southern charm and the ebb and flow of an alpha city.
Minimum Qualifications:
Terminal degree in animation or in a relevant field
Academic and professional credentials to teach in a certain discipline
Experience in or knowledge of related professions
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience at the collegiate level
Certificates, licenses, and registrations: Ability to be credentialed through SACS guidelines of justified to teach
The SCAD animation program is grounded in the philosophy of storytelling through character performance. As a professor, you will directly influence the next generation of animators through your unique perspective and background, professional experience, and technical proficiency. You will also extend students' knowledge of story, design, audience, and collaboration in animation production.
The successful candidate is enthusiastic about bringing complex scenes and characters to life and should be comfortable teaching an array of courses from beginner to graduate-level, including 2D and 3D animation concepts like modeling, character design, and character performance, among others. A strong understanding of commercial or independent filmmaking and cinematic language is an asset, as are exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational abilities.
One of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., Atlanta provides professionals an ideal environment in which to live, work, and play. Located in the heart of Midtown, SCAD Atlanta is home to a vibrant cultural landscape that includes theaters, museums, fine art galleries, bustling shops, and countless green spaces, including Piedmont Park and Atlanta’s famed BeltLine. The capital of Georgia, Atlanta provides both southern charm and the ebb and flow of an alpha city.
Minimum Qualifications:
Terminal degree in animation or in a relevant field
Academic and professional credentials to teach in a certain discipline
Experience in or knowledge of related professions
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience at the collegiate level
Certificates, licenses, and registrations: Ability to be credentialed through SACS guidelines of justified to teach
sdeike@scad.edu
2023-07-17
Event Type
Job Posting
TimeSunday, 6 August 20238am - 9:30am PDT
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Session TimeSunday, 6 August 20238am - 9:30am PDT
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