Academics . Animation . Faculty
Degree BS, Digital Design, University of Cincinnati
While my passions for design and technology co-exist, the journey to the final product is what motivates me. The relationship between a creative idea and the tools or techniques needed to bring it to life is a challenge I look forward to facing on a daily basis.
Degree BFA, Cleveland Institute of Art
Zachary Owens is a CIA alum and received his Animation BFA in 2018. Zach is versatile with a background in Illustration, Animation, and 3D modeling. Just as new applications, software, and workflows are being introduced he makes sure to stay up to date, exploring the latest and the unknown.
Title Assistant Professor
Department Animation
Phone 440.537.1570
Degree BFA, Bowling Green State University
Jeff Simonetta began his path into animation by attending Bowling Green State University. While attending Jeff was active as the chair of the BGSU ACM SIGGRAPH Student chapter for two years and worked to restore the digital arts community at BGSU. In 2011 he received a BFA in Digital Arts specializing in Animation.
After graduation he completed animation workshops through ianimate.net, studying with some of the best animators in the industry to further refine his craft. From here was part form Photonic Studios, a CGI visualization firm in Cleveland.
Jeff is currently Creative Director of Halo Media Works, an Animation, Games, and Visualizaiton studio in Solon, OH.
Jeff continues to help build his community with teaching and collaboration. He loves animation of all sorts abd has become a master of his craft. He wishes to spread his passion to new generations of animators.
Degree BFA, Cleveland Institute of Art
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