FACULTY WORK

ATEC Animation & Games Faculty is committed to staying current on the latest industry trends and needs. Whether researching the many uses of real-time rendering, exploring the business and artistic developments of today’s market, or simply using the medium of animation to convey stories and studies, our Faculty members strive to push the boundaries of narrative and technology.

Callier Cares

Faculty - Eric Farrar, Todd Fechter, Sean McComber, Kara Oropallo

A two minute video created for the Callier Center for Communication Disorders to explain their vision and mission. The video was created using Adobe Illustrator and After Effects over a period of eight weeks in Spring of 2018.

Brain Health

Faculty - Eric Farrar, Todd Fechter, Sean McComber, Monika Salter, CJ Camacho

An introductory video explaining the benefits surrounding ongoing research on norepinephrine by the Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas.

Animating El Oro

Faculty - Eric Farrar, Todd Fechter, Phillip Hall, Sean McComber, Dr. Monica Rankin, Dr. Ben Wright

A nine minute animation without prose depicting a Latin American History argument. This research project investigated the capability of animation to serve as a viable media to bring new and unfamiliar audiences to traditional historical research. Findings and benefits were presented at Siggraph 2018.