Ryan Smith

Animation professor

Education

M.A., 3D computer animation, University of Wales
B.A., creative computer games design, University of Wales

Credentials

Professor of animation, 2022–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

Pathway leader for game arts (BA Animation), 2019–22, London College of Communication
Wrote and developed a new B.A. (hons) Games Arts. Completed ownership of the Game Arts Pathway with B.A. Animation. Liaised and networked with industry professionals. Lectured, tutored, and mentored.

H.E. programme coordinator, 2018–19, University of Weston
Managed the curriculum and designed a new B.A. (hons) degree. Imbedded VLE within classroom lectures and assessments. Managed programme marketing. Tutored and mentored.

F. E. course coordinator, 2015–18, Weston College
Created and designed a successful curriculum in UAL Creative Media & Art Design. Tutored and lectured for a large cohort. Assisted staff in planning and creating program vision.

Lecturer in computer animation for games and film, 2015–16

Animation lecturer, 2013–15, Gower College Swansea
Delivered practical and theoretical lectures surrounding the production towards 2D/3D animation and 3D modeling. Tutored and mentored. Assignment writing, deliver, and marking.

3D generalist, 2011–13
Matched moving, modeling, rendering, lighting, and animating for adverts and TV shows

Runner, 2011–12, The Mill

Graduate of VFX production, 2012, Escape Studios

Character animator, 2010–12, What Comics Entertainment
Animated 3D feature film Cerebus the Aardvark

Lead 3D character animator, 2011, Saipem
Assisted in drawing office activities. Character and facial animations, modeling, and texturing. Communicated and worked closely with engineers and sector specialists. Office administration and report writing.

Creative supervisor, 2008–09, Yawee Digital
Liaised with clients internationally. Branding and identity. Strategic thinking and art direction. Direct team meeting.