Danyl Bartlett

Dean, School of Animation and Motion

M.F.A., illustration, University of Hertfordshire B.A., digital animation, South Essex College

Dean of the school of animation and motion, 2022–present
Associate dean, school of digital media, 2020–22, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Operational leadership of academic faculty. Direct management of the chairs within the school's award-winning animation, visual effects, immersive reality, motion media, and interactive design and game development programs. Leading curriculum development activities, including the launch of new virtual production facilities and classes at Savannah Film Studios. Actively engaged in new special projects and initiatives including the expansion of immersive reality program, and continued growth of SCAD Game Studios.

Director and principal investigator, 2019–20, University of the Arts London
The project's objective was to accelerate investment in research and development by London's small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the creative and technology sectors. The ultimate aim was to enable beneficiary SMEs to grow by enabling them to explore the development and commercialization of innovative products, processes, and services in immersive technologies. ACE IT combined specialist innovation and technical support with access to technical facilities and academic expertise for product development and prototyping of immersive technologies.

Director of moving image and digital arts, 2017–20, London College of Communication
Responsible for the leadership and management of a large team of staff and academic faculty within Moving Image and Digital Arts at University of the Arts London. This included senior leadership of the department's academic disciplines, the maintenance and enhancement of curriculum standards, and responsibility for the design, development and delivery of all department curriculums, and their relationship to relevant research fields and other courses within the Screen School at UAL. Successfully planned and led the redevelopment of the Moving Image and Digital Arts department studios, and expansion into a world-class technical facility. This development included leading and overseeing the construction of sector-leading 3D Animation and Visual Effects computer labs, featuring industry standard software workflows, VFX motion capture studios, and Virtual Reality labs.

Program leader (chair) of digital animation, 2013–17, South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, Southend on Sea, United Kingdom
Primary responsibilities included curriculum development, program management, and lead delivery of the organization's animation programs. Responsible for monitoring and driving curriculum quality measures and ensuring that program structure remains competitive at both domestic and international levels. Personal tutor for all animation undergraduates. Specialist module leader for all Classical Animation, Digital 2D, and Visual Development modules across the curriculum. Module leader for all character design, concept art, and visual development courses across both HE and FE programs. Responsible for the curriculum planning and lead delivery of Toon Boom Harmony Training, including drawn and cutout 2D animation, rigging, layout, and compositing across all levels of the program.

Course leader (chair) of animation, 2011–14, South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, Southend on Sea, United Kingdom
Primary responsibilities included curriculum design, assignment writing, and monitoring student progress. In addition to managing the fast-growing program, additional responsibilities included the planning, delivery, and assessment of all 2D Animation, 3D Animation, VFX, Concept Design, and Filmmaking projects.

Program leader (chair) of television production and screen media, 2012–13, South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, Southend on Sea, United Kingdom

Associate lecturer, 2010–11, South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, Southend on Sea, United Kingdom
Associate lecturer specializing in 2D animation, filmmaking/VFX, interactive media, and concept design.

Art director, 2009–12, freelance
Developed lead art and branding materials, video, and social campaigns for the launch and nationwide expansion of SMEs.

"'Get Real' Defining, Designing and Executing Virtual Production Curriculum at SCAD," presented at ACM SIGGRAPH: 2022 Conference, Aug. 8, 2022.
"Evolution of Code: VR and Data-Influenced Artwork Aesthetica Art Prize," presented at Future Now Symposium 2019, Jan. 1, 2019.
"Navigating the Uncanny Valley: Discussions on the divided approach of Animation and VFX Visual Development Artists," presented at Interactive Design Institute, Sept. 1, 2017.