Peter
Weishar
Dean, SCAD School of Film, Digital Media and Performing Arts
B.A., studio art, Union College, 1983
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First year at SCAD:
2003
Credentials/past experience:
Author of three books on computer animation and digital media; artwork contributor to Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, Disney's EPCOT Center, the SIGGRAPH Electronic Theater (1998 and 2000) and the Museum of Native American Culture; computer animation and design lecturer, New York University; president-elect of International Digital Media Art Association
Awards, recognition, honors:
SIGGRAPH Electronic Theater - 1997 and 1999
Organizations:
International Digital Media Art Association, ACM SIGGRAPH, Themed Entertainment Association
Publications and/or presentations:
Publications
Presentations
- "CGI: The Art of the Computer Generated Image" (Abrams, 2004)
- "Blue Sky: The Art of Computer Animation" (Harry N. Abrams, 2001)
- "Digital Space: Designing Virtual Environments" (McGraw-Hill, 1998)
- World Book Encyclopedia 2003, 2006, 2010 articles on computer animation, CGI and Digital Media
Presentations
- SIGGRAPH Conference: 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010
- International Digital Media Art Association Conference: 2008, 2009, 2010
Courses:
SFDM 399 Off-campus Disney Imagineering
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Andrea
Wells
Chair, equestrian studies
B.S., business and marketing, Skidmore College, 1983
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Credentials/past experience:
Professor of equine, director of equine and head coach-intercollegiate riding team, Centenary College, Hackettstown, New Jersey; business owner/operator, Discovery Farm, Littleton, Massachusetts; segment producer, Time Warner Cable Company, Syracuse, New York
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Raising a wonderful daughter; training and coaching countless regional, zone and national championship horses and riders, and becoming a highly sought-after "R" United States Equestrian Federation Licensed Official for hunters, jumpers and hunter seat equitation
Awards, recognition, honors:
"Best News Story" Cable Ace Award for a piece on animal abuse in 1998; 2007 Teacher of the Year Award at Centenary College; 1997 USEF/Cacchione Cup Coach's Award
Organizations:
National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics, United States Equestrian Federation, United States Hunter Jumper Association, Canadian Equestrian Federation, National Hunter Jumper Association, American National Riding Commission Director at Large, Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, USHJA Special Projects Committee
Publications and/or presentations:
2007. Published article and cover, Practical Horseman Magazine
Inspiration for teaching:
"To educate students to act with passion in the field of equestrian studies as it moves into the 21st century."
Courses:
- EQST 100 Fundamentals of Flat Work
- EQST 101 Developing the Horse's Balance
- EQST 102 Advanced Flat Work
- EQST 103 Cavalletti, Gymnastics and Jumping Exercises I
- EQST 104 Jumping Exercises II
- EQST 106 Concepts in Equitation
- EQST 107 Riding the Show Jumper
- EQST 110 Fundamentals of Horse Care
- EQST 115 Advanced Horse Care and Management
- EQST 205 Principles and Theories of Riding and Training Horses
- EQST 215 Principles and Applications of Training Horses
- EQST 220 Barn Construction, Design and Facility Layout
- EQST 315 Equine Business Management
- EQST 340 Rules and Regulations for Competition Horses
- EQST 400 Judging and Selection of the Performance Horse
- EQST 410 Course Design
- EQST 425 Capstone Seminar in Equestrian Studies
Artist statement:
"I strive to facilitate the best possible collaboration and understanding between the horse and human."
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