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The '''John C. Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts''' (DADA) is one of seven degree-granting divisions in the [[USC School of Cinematic Arts|School of Cinematic Arts]] at the [[University of Southern California]]. The division currently offers both [[undergraduate]] ([[B.A.]]) and [[graduate]] ([[M.F.A.]]) degrees. As one of the most reputable [[animation]] programs in the [[United States]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=ACR Staff|title=Top 50 Animation Schools and Colleges in the U.S. – 2017|url=https://www.animationcareerreview.com/articles/top-50-animation-schools-and-colleges-us-%E2%80%93-2017|website=Animation Career Review|accessdate=10 December 2017}}</ref> the Division of Animation and Digital Arts is notable for its facilities, direct connections to the [[ |
The '''John C. Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts''' (DADA) is one of seven degree-granting divisions in the [[USC School of Cinematic Arts|School of Cinematic Arts]] at the [[University of Southern California]]. The division currently offers both [[undergraduate]] ([[B.A.]]) and [[graduate]] ([[M.F.A.]]) degrees. As one of the most reputable [[animation]] programs in the [[United States]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=ACR Staff|title=Top 50 Animation Schools and Colleges in the U.S. – 2017|url=https://www.animationcareerreview.com/articles/top-50-animation-schools-and-colleges-us-%E2%80%93-2017|website=Animation Career Review|accessdate=10 December 2017}}</ref> the Division of Animation and Digital Arts is notable for its facilities, direct connections to the [[Cinema of the United States|industry]], and its close proximity to major film studios in [[Los Angeles]]. It is currently housed in the Katzenberg Center within the Cinematic Arts Complex, home to the [[USC School of Cinematic Arts|School of Cinematic Arts]] at USC. |
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Courses offered include including classic [[character animation]], 2-D and 3-D [[storytelling]], [[performance capture]], [[visual effects]], [[motion graphics]], [[stop-motion]], [[experimental filmmaking]], [[Installation art|installations]] and [[multimedia]], [[Animated documentary|documentary animation]], and visualizing scientific research.<ref>{{cite web|title=Program Overview: John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts|url=http://cinema.usc.edu/animation/index.cfm|website=USC Cinematic Arts|accessdate=10 December 2017}}</ref> The division claims to promote "a theoretical and critical approach to the development and research of digital art forms alongside an historical understanding of how traditional media, drawing, painting, sculpture, video and installation art have transposed or been incorporated into animation or art in motion."<ref>{{cite web|title=DADA: About|url=http://anim.usc.edu/about/|website=USC School of Cinematic Arts: John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts|accessdate=10 December 2017}}</ref> |
Courses offered include including classic [[character animation]], 2-D and 3-D [[storytelling]], [[performance capture]], [[visual effects]], [[motion graphics]], [[stop-motion]], [[experimental filmmaking]], [[Installation art|installations]] and [[multimedia]], [[Animated documentary|documentary animation]], and visualizing scientific research.<ref>{{cite web|title=Program Overview: John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts|url=http://cinema.usc.edu/animation/index.cfm|website=USC Cinematic Arts|accessdate=10 December 2017}}</ref> The division claims to promote "a theoretical and critical approach to the development and research of digital art forms alongside an historical understanding of how traditional media, drawing, painting, sculpture, video and installation art have transposed or been incorporated into animation or art in motion."<ref>{{cite web|title=DADA: About|url=http://anim.usc.edu/about/|website=USC School of Cinematic Arts: John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts|accessdate=10 December 2017}}</ref> |
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The John C. Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts (DADA) is one of seven degree-granting divisions in the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. The division currently offers both undergraduate (B.A.) and graduate (M.F.A.) degrees. As one of the most reputable animation programs in the United States,[1] the Division of Animation and Digital Arts is notable for its facilities, direct connections to the industry, and its close proximity to major film studios in Los Angeles. It is currently housed in the Katzenberg Center within the Cinematic Arts Complex, home to the School of Cinematic Arts at USC.
Courses offered include including classic character animation, 2-D and 3-D storytelling, performance capture, visual effects, motion graphics, stop-motion, experimental filmmaking, installations and multimedia, documentary animation, and visualizing scientific research.[2] The division claims to promote "a theoretical and critical approach to the development and research of digital art forms alongside an historical understanding of how traditional media, drawing, painting, sculpture, video and installation art have transposed or been incorporated into animation or art in motion."[3]
History
In 2006, former Disney animator John Hench endowed the program through his foundation, giving the program its current name. In 2011, the program relocated to the Katzenberg Center for animation, donated by DreamWorks founder Jeffrey and Marilyn Katzenberg.[4]
Personnel
Faculty & Staff
Currently, the division is chaired by Teresa Cheng. Full-time faculty and staff include former chairs Tom Sito and Kathy Smith, as well as Mike Patterson, Sheila Sofian, Everett Lewis, Eric Hanson, Lisa Mann, Candace Reckinger, Richard Weinberg, Maksymilian Naporowski, Angie Jones, and Michael Fink. Adjunct faculty include Eric Goldberg, Peter Chung, and Richard Goldsmith, among others.[5]
Alumni
Many alumni have found careers at major film studios, including Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Illumination, and Sony Pictures, among a variety of others.[6] Notable alumni include Claudia Spinelli, executive in charge of production at Nickelodeon.
See also
References
- ^ ACR Staff. "Top 50 Animation Schools and Colleges in the U.S. – 2017". Animation Career Review. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
- ^ "Program Overview: John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts". USC Cinematic Arts. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
- ^ "DADA: About". USC School of Cinematic Arts: John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
- ^ Green, Kristine. "Usc Gets Animated With The Katzenberg Center". thalo: artist community. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
- ^ "Faculty/Staff". USC School of Cinematic Arts: John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
- ^ "Notable Alumni". School of Cinematic Arts. Retrieved 10 December 2017.