Craig Simmons
3D Animation Program Coordinator at Capilano University- Claim this Profile
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Stu Maxwell
As head of the Digital Animation program and instructor of some of my courses, Craig was memorably an absolutely amazing teacher and motivator. I have had a very productive and very enjoyable time learning how to model, texture, render and composite, and keep meeting new grads who had the same great experience. He always had inspiring examples of great art and broke down for you how and why it was an accomplishment, so students could learn the technical how-to but also strive for artistic progression. With his help, I was able to craft a demo reel that got me a job at Relic, and I work with several others who also took his class. The proof is in the pudding.
Demetrius Apostolopoulos
Craig was my teacher before getting into the game industry. He was the one who truly prepared me for lie ahead; at first I thought he was just pain mean, but he was the one I have to thank for being where I am today. Thanks for all the knowledge and the truth about the industry and my art, the best teacher I've ever had and a great friend.
Stu Maxwell
As head of the Digital Animation program and instructor of some of my courses, Craig was memorably an absolutely amazing teacher and motivator. I have had a very productive and very enjoyable time learning how to model, texture, render and composite, and keep meeting new grads who had the same great experience. He always had inspiring examples of great art and broke down for you how and why it was an accomplishment, so students could learn the technical how-to but also strive for artistic progression. With his help, I was able to craft a demo reel that got me a job at Relic, and I work with several others who also took his class. The proof is in the pudding.
Demetrius Apostolopoulos
Craig was my teacher before getting into the game industry. He was the one who truly prepared me for lie ahead; at first I thought he was just pain mean, but he was the one I have to thank for being where I am today. Thanks for all the knowledge and the truth about the industry and my art, the best teacher I've ever had and a great friend.
Stu Maxwell
As head of the Digital Animation program and instructor of some of my courses, Craig was memorably an absolutely amazing teacher and motivator. I have had a very productive and very enjoyable time learning how to model, texture, render and composite, and keep meeting new grads who had the same great experience. He always had inspiring examples of great art and broke down for you how and why it was an accomplishment, so students could learn the technical how-to but also strive for artistic progression. With his help, I was able to craft a demo reel that got me a job at Relic, and I work with several others who also took his class. The proof is in the pudding.
Demetrius Apostolopoulos
Craig was my teacher before getting into the game industry. He was the one who truly prepared me for lie ahead; at first I thought he was just pain mean, but he was the one I have to thank for being where I am today. Thanks for all the knowledge and the truth about the industry and my art, the best teacher I've ever had and a great friend.
Stu Maxwell
As head of the Digital Animation program and instructor of some of my courses, Craig was memorably an absolutely amazing teacher and motivator. I have had a very productive and very enjoyable time learning how to model, texture, render and composite, and keep meeting new grads who had the same great experience. He always had inspiring examples of great art and broke down for you how and why it was an accomplishment, so students could learn the technical how-to but also strive for artistic progression. With his help, I was able to craft a demo reel that got me a job at Relic, and I work with several others who also took his class. The proof is in the pudding.
Demetrius Apostolopoulos
Craig was my teacher before getting into the game industry. He was the one who truly prepared me for lie ahead; at first I thought he was just pain mean, but he was the one I have to thank for being where I am today. Thanks for all the knowledge and the truth about the industry and my art, the best teacher I've ever had and a great friend.
Experience
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Capilano University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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3D Animation Program Coordinator
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Oct 1998 - Present
Founding faculty of the 3D Animation program at Capilano University. Responsibilities include: - development and management of the 3D Animation and Digital Visual Effects programs - vision, direction, budgeting and hiring - student recruitment and placement upon graduation - instruction of core competencies - concept art and design, modeling, texturing lighting and shading - everything else that needs to be done! Founding faculty of the 3D Animation program at Capilano University. Responsibilities include: - development and management of the 3D Animation and Digital Visual Effects programs - vision, direction, budgeting and hiring - student recruitment and placement upon graduation - instruction of core competencies - concept art and design, modeling, texturing lighting and shading - everything else that needs to be done!
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NBCC (New Brunswick Community College)
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Canada
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Animation Department Head
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Jan 1995 - Sep 1998
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Design Directions Pvt Ltd.
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Jan 1990 - Dec 1994
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Thompson Rivers University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital Art & Design Faculty
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May 1988 - Dec 1994
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Education
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2019 - 2021
Buckinghamshire New University
Master's degree, 3D Animation -
1994 - 1997
University of New Brunswick
Diploma of Education, Adult Education -
1986 - 1994
Thompson Rivers University
Diploma, Digital Art and Design, Diploma Fine Arts
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