Rebecca Smith

Taught introductory and advanced classes in animation including hand-drawn in both digital and traditional media, and digital 2D puppet animation. Worked with other faculty to design and update curricula to fit the needs of students and the goals of the department. Helped students meet their goals for the class when planning for long-term assignments and dealing with missing or inadequate work due to outside circumstances. Prepared lesson plans and example materials for learning industry standard animation software.

Taught introductory and advanced animation classes including hand-drawn in both digital and traditional media, and digital 2D puppet animation. Collaborated with faculty to design and update curricula, helped students meet their goals on long-term assignments and managed missing or inadequate work due to outside circumstances. Prepared lesson plans and example materials for industry standard animation software.

Created illustration and animation works for projects such as research publications, articles, books, and news organizations. Collaborated with artists, writers, and researchers on projects such as Youth and Media publications about the digital economy, international programs building youth participation, and research about the impact of Covid-19. Took on admin duties and organized projects involving multiple artists and collaborators.