Pixar Visits SVA, October 29th

Dreamworks & BFA Computer Art: Recap

This past Thursday, two representatives from DreamWorks visited SVA and the BFA Computer Art Department. In the first of two presentations, Tiffany Feeney, Outreach Supervisor from PDI DreamWorks, gave BFA Computer Art students an overview of DreamWorks Animation and talked about the skills and experiences necessary to work in the CG Animation field.

During the second presentation at the SVA Theatre, Patrick Hanenberger, Production Designer of their upcoming film Rise of the Guardians, spoke to a huge group of enthusiastic guests at the SVA Theatre. Patrick talked about the production process of the film and showed some behind-the-scenes footage. Thank you to everyone who came to these presentations and a special thanks to DreamWorks to flying out to SVA to talk to all of us!

Here are some pictures from both presentations:

Lucasfilm Visits SVA: Recap

On September 28th, SVA students gathered in the BFA Computer Art, Animation, and Visual Effects department to hear firsthand from Lucasfilm recruiter Ryan Howe about what it takes to make it as a designer or artist at Lucasfilm. Ryan discussed Jedi Academy, the California-based internship program, as well as job opportunities for Technical Artists, Animators, Concept Artists, Character Artists, and more. Students saw exclusive footage of Lucasfilm projects and process, heard job search advice from experienced Lucasfilm employees, and had all their questions answered by an experienced recruiter.

Jedi Academy is looking for summer interns in game programming and engineering, game art, R&D engineering, software engineering, information technology, web development and more. The internship program is paid and open to junior undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students. Applications open up in mid-December, so check out their website for all the details and for job opportunities, too!

Dreamworks at the SVA Theater, October 4th

Patrick Hanenberger, the Production Designer of Rise of the Guardians, will talk about the production process of the film and show some behind the scenes work. I've seen this presentation by Patrick, and it is a great look at their pipeline. This event will also require an RSVP to rsvpcd@sva.edu.

SVA and Dreamworks Presents: Making an Epic

BFA Computer Art appearing at MoCCA Fest 2011, April 9th & 10th

The BFA Computer Art Department will be at this year's MoCCA Festival!

Stop by our table, L3 (from the entrance, turn right, aisle closest to the wall) to view current student and alumni work, featuring select thesis films and demo reels. We will also be selling prints and mini-comics from students and staff alike!

The MoCCA Festival is a fundraiser for the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, whose purpose is the collection, preservation, study, education, and display of comic and cartoon art. The main goal of the museum is to educate the public about comic and cartoon art, how it is crafted, and how it reflects history.


The MoCCA Fest will be held on April 9th and 10th at the Lexington Avenue Armory, on 68 Lexington Avenue, between 25th and 26th streets. Admission is $10 per day, $15 for a weekend pass.

We hope to see you there!

2011 Senior Thesis Exhibition and Portfolio Night

Our 2011 Senior Thesis Exhibition and Portfolio Night features undergraduate senior thesis projects in computer animation, visual effects and broadcast design. Students will be present at Portfolio Night to show and discuss their work.

Reception/Portfolio Night
Wednesday, May 4, 6-9pm
133/141 West 21st Street, 2 & 3 floors

Exhibition at Westside Gallery
May 2nd - May 23rd
133/141 West 21st Street

Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday, 9am - 7pm
Saturday, 10am - 6pm

Senior Thesis Screening at SVA Theater
Friday, April 15th, 3 - 7pm
333 West 23rd Street, New York City

Encore Screening, Friday, May 13, 5 - 8pm

Additional information will be available as the dates near.

Creatures, Gore and How to Destroy Los Angeles