2015-16 academic year
First day of instruction is Thursday September 24th, 2015. Pictured: assigning work space in the Animation Workshop circa 1962.
Falling Lizard Weekend 2016: Jan 29th, 6:00 PM
UCLA Animation Workshop’s annual Falling Lizard Weekend is almost here! Beginning Monday Jan 25th, check the bulletin board in the main room – we’ll start a list of topics at that time. Add your inspired ideas all week long and help us come up with a great theme. The event will officially commence on Friday January 29th …
UCLA Lecturer and Alumnus Charles Solomon Receives Annie Award
Charles Solomon, UCLA animation alumnus and lecturer, received the June Foray Award at the Annie Awards on Saturday January 21st. Read more about it here.
Congratulations to UCLA Alumnus Erick Oh for work on Dam Keeper
Congratulations to UCLA Animation Workshop alumnus Erick Oh for his work as supervising animator on the Oscar nominated Dam Keeper.
Disney Animator Randy Cartwright in the Workshop
Disney animator and UCLA TFT alumnus Randy Cartwright visited the workshop on November 14th where he discussed his artistic journey and what it’s like working for Mickey Mouse.
French Bande Dessinee in the Workshop
French comic artists Arthur De Pins, Fabien Vehlmann, and Jul visited the UCLA Animation Workshop on November 10th where they discussed art, inspiration, and storytelling.
UCLA Animation Workshop at CTN
Come see us at CTN animation eXpo Hall B space T215 November 21st -23rd www.ctnanimationexpo.com/ucla-animation-workshop
The Simpsons Episode Directed by Professor Chuck Sheetz Airs October 5th
When Bart disrespects Homer’s authority, Homer makes a point to try his hand at parenting. This proves fruitless, so Marge signs them up for the Relation Ship, where they’ll resolve their conflicts at sea. Meanwhile, Marge is in charge of Homer’s fantasy football league, but manages to win despite being the underdog.
Celia Mercer on UCLA’s “One Person One Film”
Celia Mercer talks about the values of UCLA’s animation program with Animation Career Review.
Celia Mercer quoted in an article about Boxtrolls
Celia Mercer quoted in an article about the animation techniques of Boxtrolls in the Oregonian.