Category: Animation
Since graduating from Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, alumna Maya Dite-Shepard has developed an incredible portfolio working for companies such as DreamWorks Animation, Prismajic, and the Denver Theatre District. Dite-Shepard was recently invited back to the RMCAD campus
One of the largest misconceptions about becoming a successful artist is that you must relocate to large cities to grow your career. To debunk this myth, we spoke with two exceptional RMCAD alumni, AJ Blair, and Jocelyn Smialek, who have
If you are considering a career in motion graphics, it is important to be aware of subtle yet distinct differences between motion graphics and the closely related mediums that surround and even encompass it. First, let’s take a look at
For Jesse Neumann, RMCAD ‘07 alum, becoming a tattoo artist was always meant to be. “I remember as a kid, I used to draw tattoos on my sister’s Barbies,” shares Neumann. “At that point, my parents should have known that
With big producers releasing new cartoon films, commercials, television shows and video games every year, animation jobs are predicted to increase 16% by 2030. Clearly, there is great need for new graduates to enter the industry, but to be a
LAKEWOOD, Colo., – From conducting interviews at video game conferences as a young adult to seeing his own face on the billboards in Times Square, Danny Pena is hitting a high score in his career. The content creator began podcasting
In collaboration between students, alumni and faculty, our Animation and Game Art programs have their own custom printed and digital zine! This initiative was kicked off by professor Kristy Steffens who shares what makes this project so special. What is
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Chimarusti Animation is the art of bringing life to an otherwise lifeless form. It is the merger of technology, artistry and storytelling at its finest. There is no limit to what you can create in the
Over 60 pieces of art adorned the walls of Philip J. Steele Gallery for the 56th Annual Student Exhibition opening reception on March 8, 2019. The time-honored tradition brings students, faculty, staff and community members together each year to celebrate
When you walk into a Figurative Sculpture class at RMCAD, you’ll see students from a variety of degree programs, from Illustration and Fine Arts, to Game Art and Animation. Learning a timeless technique is reason enough to make this course
