The Digital Animation & Visual
Effects (DAVE) School is located on the backlot of Universal Studios
Florida®. Our facility consists of a 36,055 square foot space inside
Sound Stage 25. The school space includes administration offices, studio
labs, classrooms, 3D print lab, a sound stage with chroma key green
cyclorama, motion capture stage and lecture theater. For over 18 years,
The DAVE School has trained entertainment industry 3D artists by
connecting students with award-winning industry professionals who bring
real-world experience to the classroom.
Our
Institution is looking for an Instructor that has extensive knowledge of
3D Animation, Rigging, Hard Surface and Organic Rigging, Motion Capture
and implementing those assets into various Game Engines.
This
Instructor would need to understand and teach the Principles of
Animation, timing, and key poses. Also help guide students to creating
story elements in their animations for later demo reel purposes.
Candidates must have experience working in the following:
- Autodesk Maya
- Redshift
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Painter and Designer
- Unreal Engine
Responsibilities:
- Teaching
and Instructional Activities: the practice and art of teaching,
including evaluation by students, supervisor(s), and self. Faculty must
also comply with all administrative and classroom management policies,
procedures and instructional deadlines.
- Facilitate meaningful
learning of curriculum, competencies and proactively support all facets
of an inclusive learning environment.
- Encourage a high degree of Professionalism in the classroom setting, moving forward into the student's future careers.
- Hold weekly office hours for student questions.
- Attend monthly meetings with faculty.
- Provide timely feedback to students on assignments and participation.
- Record class attendance daily, submit grades by specific due dates.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- Must have 2 years of industry experience
- Must demonstrate expertise in all the following programs: Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Painter/Designer and Unreal
- A Plus is Nuke and Houdini.
All
positions require exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office
applications, Adobe and familiar with information systems; available to
deliver the course using diverse resources; strong verbal and written
communication skills.
"Employer with Equal Employment Opportunity for Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities"
Part-Time Faculty