Ringling’s Female Animators Sweep 2022 Women in Animation Awards
On February 11, 2022, 36 women from all over the world were announced as this year’s Women in Animation (WIA) scholarship recipients. With more students represented than any other school, worldwide, Ringling College of Art and Design students were awarded four of the 18 scholarships, and another student received an Honorable Mention. “The WIA Scholarship […]
Computer Animation Freshman Awarded AIGA Worldstudio Scholarship
In its 26th year, the program awards $48,500 in scholarships to students across the country. AIGA, the professional association for design, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021/2022 AIGA Worldstudio Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded annually to encourage social and environmental responsibility and cultural awareness in the next generation of artists and designers. […]
The Rookie Awards 2021: Student Finalists Turn Winners!
This year’s Rookie Awards boasted plenty of Ringling College students becoming finalists in the categories of both 2D and 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Immersive Media, and Console and PC! Congratulations to everyone who submitted their hard work; you can view the finalists’ entries on The Rookie Awards finalist pages. The Rookies is an online platform […]
CA Alumni Win Emmys!
Congratulations to Computer Animation graduates Karl Hadrika (’13) and Kal Athannassov (’16) on winning an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation. Karl won the award as a storyboard artist for Warner Bros. Animaniacs, and Kal won the award as an art director on Baobab’s Baba Yaga. According to Brent Stanton, Executive Director, Daytime Emmy […]
Computer Animation Grad Wins Student Oscar!
Congratulations to Aviv Mano and the Ringling Computer Animation Department for another win! Last night, Aviv was among 16 strategically selected student winners who took part in the 46th Student Academy Awards and received recognition for their short films. The creation of his film, Game Changer, not only brought Aviv a Silver Medal, but also gave […]
10th Annual Rookie of the Year Award Winner – Jeremy Schaefer
For the second year in a row, a Ringling College of Art and Design student has taken home the prestigious recognition of “Rookie of the Year.” This year, Computer Animation student Jeremy Schaefer came out on top in his category of 3D animation with his senior thesis project, animated short film, The Box Assassin. Watch Trailer If […]
Ringling Pays Tribute to Accomplished Alumni
Showcasing what can happen when creative potential leads to professional accomplishments, Ringling College of Art and Design’s Alumni Honor Wall gives guests to the campus an inspiring look at what Ringling alumni have accomplished in their professional careers. It also encourages current students to envision where their own careers might lead. For three years, this […]
Ringling Takes 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in 24hr Intl Animation Challenge
Ringling Motion Design Sweeps the Top 3 Spots in the 24 Hours Animation Challenge! Competing against 219 teams from 49 schools (that’s 1095 students!) from 9 countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, USA, Thailand, Czech Republic, Germany, and the UK), Ringling College students took the top 3 places in the 24 Hours International Animation Challenge! Now in its 16th year, the 24 Hours […]
Computer Animation Grad Wins 2018 Student Academy Award
Updated after the 2018 Student Academy Award ceremony on Oct 11. Congratulations to Eaza Shukla (CA,‘18) and to the entire Computer Animation department! Last night she won the bronze medal for her piece, Re-Gifted ! This makes her eligible for a professional Oscar this February–fingers crossed and CONGRATULATIONS! About the 2018 Student Academy Awards The Academy of Motion Picture […]
Computer Animation Students Finalists in Student Academy Awards!
Congratulations to the Computer Animation department and to our amazing students who were named finalists in the 2018 Student Academy Awards! Fingers crossed for the award ceremony on October 11. According to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, “The Academy established the Student Academy Awards in 1972 to support and encourage excellence in […]