Craig J. Kovacs

Animation professor

Education

M.A., visual arts, William Paterson University
B.F.A., art, William Paterson University

Credentials

Professor of animation, September 2005-present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Instructing courses in Character Animation, Screen Design, and Professional Development. Designed classes to prepare and support students for industry standards and working methods. Guided students through curriculum development and provided professional mentoring.

Owner, December 2004-2005, High Point Production
Produced high-end photography for interior marketing projects. Designed, produced, and marketed architectural poster designs. Member of the Westerly/Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce.

Senior animator/designer, January 1992-2004, Sonalysts Studios
Producing 2D and 3D animations and CG graphics for films, broadcast, web, and print. Collaborated with clients to discuss all levels of production, concepts/animation/post prod. team leader for multiple projects, including Electronic Arts video game, and other national award-winning broadcast pieces.

Awards, recognitions, and honors

Dr. Frank Netter Award for Special Contributions to Medical Education, 1996
Multiple awards garnered, finest film/video productions / local, regional, cable TV commercials and programs, Telly Awards, 1993-2001

Organizations

Make-a-Wish Foundation, volunteer, 2005-2006

Publications and presentations

Inventando Moda / Planejamento de Colecao. Photographer, 2013.
Presented living history demonstrations and discussions, Gettysburg National Military Park, U.S. National Park Service, Aug. 2002-2003.
Camera Work, Computer Animated Short.
- Fourth Annual Computer Film Festival, Geneva, Switzerland, 1991
- NCGA Third Place Student Division, Chicago, Ill., 1991
- SIGGRAPH Animation Screening Room, Dallas, Tex., 1990