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New York Film Academy · 1 day ago

Animation/Game Design Instructor

Burbank, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

New York Film Academy is seeking talented instructors for their Animation and Game Design Department at the Los Angeles Campus. The role involves delivering instruction on various animation techniques, managing course materials, and providing student support in a diverse environment.

EducationHigher EducationYoung Adults

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction in accordance with the learning objectives set for the course, including practical skills, methods, theories and techniques

Provide one-on-one consultations with students, if and when necessary

Manage course syllabus materials & lesson plans, and develop as needed

Facilitate peer assessment and encourage discussion & constructive criticism in class

Assess student work, including but not limited to, assigning projects, papers and exercises

Submit attendance & grades promptly to the Registrar’s Office, and inform the appropriate administrative staff if students are not meeting academic standards and need academic support; if students are suspected of committing plagiarism; if incidents occur in class which cause an unsafe learning environment for students & faculty

Adhere to institution-wide policies & procedures and follow the correct protocol with respect to disciplining students

Attend & participate in faculty meetings and/or departmental curricular meetings, as requested by Department Chair

If requested, serve as advisors or on Thesis Committees and evaluate undergraduate or graduate student Thesis work

Prep and organize gear for class; can include, but is not limited to film and digital cameras, lights and various stands if appropriate to courses taught

Making safety the first priority for any activity on set

Participate in day long production workshops on the backlot as a supervising instructor (no lifting) if needed (if appropriate to courses taught)

Guide students through hands on classes

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Houdini/PythonVisual EffectsAnimationStop-MotionCompositingDragonAfter-EffectsPremierePhotoshopCommunicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborative

Required

Broad & in-depth knowledge of the subject area or discipline where they teach

Substantial professional experience in the discipline of Animation

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment

Ethical/Honest confidentiality, honesty, transparence, and open communication

Excellent organizational skills

Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curricular development and planning

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in industry experience and proven success

Master (equivalent professional experience) in Houdini/Python, Visual Effects, Animation Stop-Motion or Compositing Animation or related field

2-3 years of Houdini/Python, Visual Effects, Animation Stop-Motion or Compositing experience for television or feature film

Experience in armature creation- wire and ball-joint, modeling and skinning

Program skills: Dragon, After-Effects, Premiere, Photoshop

Camera & Lighting Skills needed to light and produce Stop-Motion

Company

New York Film Academy

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New York Film Academy is a visual and performing arts school that offers conservatory programs, short-term workshops, and youth camps.

Founded in 1992

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nyfa.edu/los-angeles/

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