University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) will pioneer an industry-led Master of Animation and Visualisation in a unique collaboration with acclaimed production studio, Animal Logic. The UTS Animal Logic Academy, will welcome its first students in 2017. They are also pleased to announce two key appointments: Chris Ebeling as Creative Lead-in-Residence, and Dr Andrew Johnston as Research and Course Director.
Mr Ebeling comes to the course with valuable experience and knowledge following his recent work with Animal Logic on The LEGO Batman Movie, The LEGO Movie and Guardians of Ga’Hoole.
Dr Shilo McClean, Head of the UTS Animal Logic Academy said:
“Chris’s experience in feature film animation joined with his leadership in education and mentoring made him an ideal candidate for this crucial role in laying the foundations for the MAV.”
Dr Johnston, co-director of the UTS Creativity and Cognition Studios, will be joining the academy to develop its role in pursuing leading edge research opportunities for CGI industries.
“We’re so excited that we will be getting to work with Andrew again,” said Dr McClean. “He was responsible for the amazing soundscape for the UTS Data Arena showreel which was such an important part of building UTS’s relationship with Animal Logic in 2015 and, as the UTS producer for the showreel, I found Andrew an absolutely brilliant collaborative partner.”
Animal Logic is at the forefront in digital film production, with credits (in addition to those named above) including Happy Feet, The Matrix, 300 and The Great Gatsby. Its teaming with UTS will be a synergetic one that will underscore the Pyrmont Ultimo precinct as a hub of innovation and creativity.
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