The new era of digital animation has buried its roots on local turf. The Academy of Entertainment and Technology at Santa Monica College has been widely praised for its programs, officials said. On April 9, the school will present Digifest 2004, a half-day animation-digital video-interactive festival showcasing student work.
The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by a 7:30 p.m. screening and reception at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart St. The event is free, and free parking is available.
Tours of the academy will be given from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and an open house, with a presentation of animation and interactive work, will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
“We’re excited to showcase the incredible work of our students in computer animation, motion graphics and interactive design,” said Katharine Muller, dean of the academy. “Because we work so closely with the entertainment industry, we are able to train our students in the latest techniques using state-of-the-art technology. Our students go on to high-paying careers in such companies as DreamWorks, Digital Domain, Rhythm & Hues, Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment and Warner Bros.”
The Academy of Entertainment & Technology, founded in 1997, trains students in the digital and traditional arts, including character animation and interactive media.
For further information, call (310) 434-3700.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on March 26, 2004. Read the original PDF.