Animation Instructor- Orlando Florida
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Dave School Expanding.. Animation Instructor Needed.
The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School at Universal Studios Orlando (The DAVE School) is looking for an ANIMATION INSTRUCTOR to teach Intro to Rigging and Character Animation.
Position Title: Instructor
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
Reports to: William Vaughan, Academic Director
Hours: 25 hours per week instruction/lab; 15 hours per week for student counseling, assistance and grading, staff meetings, conventions, continuing education, special projects, events, etc.
Instructors at the DAVE School are selected based on their specific area of expertise and their connection to and understanding of the digital animation and visual effects industry from the inside.Therefore, strong industry experience is required.
Additional Requirements:
Proficiency with MAYA required.
At least three years experience in a prominent position within digital animation, visual effects, Games or a related industry
Strong interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and creative
Responsibilities:
The Instructor is charged with the training and preparation of students to work in the digital animation and visual effects industry. As this industry is very competitive and requires a highly skilled work force, the Instructor must maintain high standards of performance within the class.
Curriculum
Assisting with and participating in curriculum design and revision process as required
Defining course objectives and schedules and assuring that these objectives are being met
Classroom lecturing to students relative to software, theory, history, technique, and aesthetics
Supervision of students lab work
Project and deadline assignment, assistance, critiquing and grading
Providing necessary materials and handouts for students
Testing and grading
Grade recordkeeping
Daily attendance reporting
Classroom control and student discipline
Fostering a classroom environment that is productive and positive
Student Support
Regularly advising students on their progress
Monitoring potential problems as evidenced by poor attendance, lack of progress or failure to benefit from the program; and reporting them to the School Director
Monitoring the DAVE School web forum and offering critiques and opinions as appropriate
Other
Miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Academic Director
The DAVE School is an amazing place to work. Come be part of it!
To apply, send resume, cover letter with salary requirements and demo- reel links to: williamvaughan@daveschool.com with the subject of Animation Instructor
The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School at Universal Studios Orlando (The DAVE School) is looking for an ANIMATION INSTRUCTOR to teach Intro to Rigging and Character Animation.
Position Title: Instructor
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
Reports to: William Vaughan, Academic Director
Hours: 25 hours per week instruction/lab; 15 hours per week for student counseling, assistance and grading, staff meetings, conventions, continuing education, special projects, events, etc.
Instructors at the DAVE School are selected based on their specific area of expertise and their connection to and understanding of the digital animation and visual effects industry from the inside.Therefore, strong industry experience is required.
Additional Requirements:
Proficiency with MAYA required.
At least three years experience in a prominent position within digital animation, visual effects, Games or a related industry
Strong interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and creative
Responsibilities:
The Instructor is charged with the training and preparation of students to work in the digital animation and visual effects industry. As this industry is very competitive and requires a highly skilled work force, the Instructor must maintain high standards of performance within the class.
Curriculum
Assisting with and participating in curriculum design and revision process as required
Defining course objectives and schedules and assuring that these objectives are being met
Classroom lecturing to students relative to software, theory, history, technique, and aesthetics
Supervision of students lab work
Project and deadline assignment, assistance, critiquing and grading
Providing necessary materials and handouts for students
Testing and grading
Grade recordkeeping
Daily attendance reporting
Classroom control and student discipline
Fostering a classroom environment that is productive and positive
Student Support
Regularly advising students on their progress
Monitoring potential problems as evidenced by poor attendance, lack of progress or failure to benefit from the program; and reporting them to the School Director
Monitoring the DAVE School web forum and offering critiques and opinions as appropriate
Other
Miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Academic Director
The DAVE School is an amazing place to work. Come be part of it!
To apply, send resume, cover letter with salary requirements and demo- reel links to: williamvaughan@daveschool.com with the subject of Animation Instructor