Benjamin is from Piedmont, California, but currently resides in Irvine, CA. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University. He specializes in animation and concept design. He believes in a student-centered instructional method and focuses on active and authentic learning experiences through the completion of meaningful projects. He encourages students to investigate and explore real-world problems or questions, work collaboratively, and apply knowledge and skills to create tangible outcomes.
Benjamin’s favorite part of teaching is working with students at RMCAD and seeing their progression and watching them achieve their goals. When he isn’t teaching, you can find Benjamin drawing, painting, and playing chess.
Course Credentialing
AG2300 – Animation + Game Art Sophomore Portfolio ReviewAG3131 – Business Ethics + CopyrightAG3590 – Special TopicsAG3840 – Experimental AnimationAG4990 – Senior Project I: Portfolio PreparationAG4991 – Senior Project II: Portfolio Delivery + ReviewAN1230 – Fundamentals of AnimationAN2270 – Digital Painting for Film + GamesAN3001 – Animation Junior Portfolio ReviewAN3601 – Animation Internship Part IAN3602 – Animation Internship Part IIAN2D1390 – Drawing + Acting for AnimationAN2D3360 – Animation Layout & Production DesignAN2D4870 – Stop Motion AnimationAN3D1210 – 3D Computer FundamentalsAN3D3230 – 3D Computer Animation Motion StudiesAN3D3330 – 3D Character + Production DesignAN3D4250 – Advanced 3D Computer Animation Motion StudiesGA3000 – Game Art Junior Portfolio ReviewGA3120 – 3D ModelingGA3330 – Character + Level DesignGA3601 – Game Art Internship Part IGA3602 – Game Art Internship Part IIGA4110 – Game Animation + Motion CaptureAG3500 – Animation + Game Art Junior Portfolio ReviewAN2410 – Drawing + Acting for AnimationAN2D2550 – Animation Layout + Production DesignGA4460 – Character Creation IIGA3860 – Digital SculptingGA2530 – Environment Creation IIAG4531 – Business Ethics + CopyrightAG4985 – Senior Project II: ProductionAG4995 – Senior Project III: Post-ProductionAG1310 – 3D FundamentalsAG2650 – 3D Animation IAG2850 – Introduction to RiggingAN3D3650 – 3D Animation IIAG1070 – Digital Painting for Film + GamesAG1110 – Introduction to Animated StorytellingFYC1000 – LaunchpadFYC1100 – Horizons
