Description
Beginning August 2016
Computer
Animation Department
First Year
Drawing I and II (Perspective Drawing) for Computer Animation, Game Art and
Illustration
Full-Time Faculty Appointment with Benefits
(Job
Summary/Basic Function)
The Computer Animation Department
is a nationally respected program, which houses two separate majors – the
Computer Animation major, and the Game Art major. A highly collaborative
teaching environment merges the aesthetic of feature film with today’s most
current technology. Computer Animation majors focus on the feature film
industry with linear narrative stories, while Game Art majors focus on the
computer gaming industry by designing, creating, and analyzing the visual
components of games.
Facilities: Ringling College’s Computer Animation Department is located in a
modern 20,000 square foot facility. This facility is designed to replicate a
professional studio environment, and boasts high-end state-of-the-art computer
laboratories and a 5200-core render farm. A full-time Institutional Technology
staff supports the department. This is complimented with traditional studios
for Figure and Design.
The First Year hosts a unique and highly collaborative curriculum that
delivers traditional core competencies through assignments tailored toward
computer animation, game art and illustration students.
The Position: The Computer Animation Department is seeking
qualified candidates for a faculty member to teach primarily perspective
drawing to first year computer animation, game art and illustration students.
This position requires expertise in both observed and inventive perspective,
(interiors, exteriors, vehicles) as it relates to narrative. Students work in
black and white, grayscale and color. Knowledge of basic color theory required.
The ideal candidate would also be able to teach one or more upper division
courses in the Computer Animation or Game Art and Design majors and/or be able
to teach 3D Design creating environments and maquettes. These courses might
include, but are not limited to, visual development, story and storyboarding,
traditional animation and/or 3D applications. Included among the Duties and
Responsibilities of this position are teaching students within a structure of
three courses or nine credits per semester. Active participation in faculty,
department, and committee duties is required.
This is a
full-time appointment with benefits. The salary will be commensurate with the
candidate’s qualifications and experience. The College has a supportive,
collegial faculty, a curriculum that strongly values excellence and a robust
support system dedicated to using the most current technology.
(Minimum Qualifications) Include evidence of:
· Either Master’s degree in
Animation, Illustration, or a related field, OR a 4-year professional degree in
art or design and equivalent experience, training and expertise with an
appropriate record of professional achievement in the field
· Demonstrated knowledge of 1, 2, and
3 point and forced perspective and color theory
· Demonstrated knowledge in Perspective
Drawing, Computer Animation and/or Game Art
· Strong interpersonal and
collaborative skills.
(Preferred Qualifications) Include evidence
of:
· A MFA or
other terminal degree in the field
· Experience in figure modeling, maquette
building, character design, environment design, storyboarding, concept
development, drawing for animators, traditional animation OR 3D applications
· Dedication to providing quality instruction.
(Special Instructions to
Applicants)
Unofficial
transcripts of your highest degree awarded appropriate for this position, cover
letter, resume or CV and examples of work are required. Official transcripts
will be required upon hire. Student work examples may also be submitted, if
available. Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials if needed.
Review of applications will begin immediately, for full consideration, apply by
March 1, 2016.
For portfolio, you have the option to upload electronic
documents/images, up to 5 MB, or a URL. Candidates are encouraged
to supply a variety of examples in their portfolio of digital painting, character design, environment design, figure drawing,
storyboarding and concept development.
Ringling College of
Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer