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Digital Media Presents Sony Pictures Animation Studio

The Digital Media department at Otis College of Art and Design is delighted to host Sony Pictures Animation! Join us on Wednesday, February 8,from 4:00–6:00 p.m. in the Forum on our Elaine Goldsmith Campus.

All students are welcome to attend this unique, in-person-only event. Take the opportunity to ask questions and learn about animation career opportunities from recruiters! Submit your questions at https://bit.ly/otisxsony

19th Annual The Animation Show of Shows

Watch the The Animation Show of Shows trailer now! 

The Digital Media Department invites all Otis College students, staff, and faculty to attend this special screening of the 19th Annual The Animation Show of Shows, which includes 16 new and innovative, animated short films! After the screening, attendees have the opportunity to engage in a Q+A panel with select featured filmmakers! 

Otis College Welcomes Joffery Black as New Chair of Game Design Program

Otis College of Art and Design is excited to announce the appointment of industry veteran and educator Joffery Black as Chair of its new Game Design program. Black started in his new role on Monday, August 8. His appointment follows that of Ron Bernard as Chair of Animation, after the College restructured the Digital Media program into separate Game Design and Animation BFA degrees (while maintaining the existing area of emphasis in Motion Design). 

Sam J Chon Slideshow

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Samuel Chon Slideshow

Headlines

  • Otis Staff talking
    A Week of Creativity and Community at Otis College
    March 15
  • Dawn Baillie
    Dawn Baillie, Otis College Alum and Board of Trustees Member, Featured in The New York Times
    March 14
  • Student walking toward residence hall
    On-Campus Housing Gives High School Students a Taste of College Life During Summer of Art
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2022 Graduate Ireen Chau Got a Jumpstart on Her Career While a Student at Otis College

In this first in our series of interviews with recent Otis graduates from the Class of 2022, we spend time with Ireen Chau (’22 BFA Digital Media, Animation), an Academic Excellence Award recipient who originally is from San Leandro, California.

Alumnx Exploration Series Sam Chon (’18 BFA Digital Media)

Join us for Alumnx Exploration Series with Sam Chon, who will share on his career achievements and current projects. 

Digital Media Speaker Series: Aaron Kupferman

Aaron Kupferman is a Visual Effects Society (VES)-nominated VFX Supervisor with over 15 years in visual effects. He has over 50 film and TV credits to his name, and dozens of commercials. A few highlights include a VES nomination for his work on Alice in Wonderland, Pan’s Labyrinth, Avengers: Infinity War, and most recently, Billie Eilish’s concert film, Happier Than Ever.

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    September 12
  • New Game Design Chair Joffery Black
    Otis College Welcomes Joffery Black as New Chair of Game Design Program
    August 17

Digital Media Guest Speaker Series: Nick Smith

Nick Smith is an Otis Alum (’09 BFA Digital Media), a 3D generalist and art director. He's currently based in Tokyo, Japan. He has worked on a number of high profile projects, such as the Transformers: Prime animated series, Fast and the Furious Five, and Conan the Barbarian. Outside of mainstream media, he has also worked in projection mapping projects along with AR projects.

The Zoom link to attend this event is https://otis.zoom.us/j/91662860898.