Brian Andrews

Brian Andrews

Assistant Professor / 23 yrs

Chicago, IL

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Graphic Effects Animator

Tales of the Maya Skies (2009)

Compositor / Digital Effects / Matchmove Artist / Visual Effects Super

Sisu: The Death of Tom Sukanen (2009)
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Brian Andrews is an storyteller and visual technologist who produces media for the visual effects, animation, and fine art markets. His works have been exhibited at Le Marché du Film Festival de Cannes, Hong Kong Exhibitions Centre, the Queens Museum, and the California Academy of Sciences among many others. Currently he serves as the chair of Post-Production at DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts.
Work History

  • Director of Digital Filmmaking

    Ex'pression College

    May 2013 - Present

    Developed complete curriculum for new Bachelors in Digital Filmmaking program; Recruited and managed faculty for new academic department; Managed operating and capital department budgets across two campuses; Directed the implementation of the program into a new branch campus, including the acquisition of equipment and construction of new facilities; Collaborated on the design and construction of sound stage facilities; Acquired cameras, audio, grip and all other filmmaking equipment for the initial program roll out. Advised students; Taught courses in Sh

  • Director of Animation & Visual Effects

    Ex'pression College

    November 2011 - Present

    Supervised the operations Animation & Visual Effects Department; Managed operating and capital department budgets across two campuses; Directed the implementation of the program into a new branch campus, including the acquisition of equipment and construction of new facilities; Hired and mentored faculty; Produced and directed films and animations; Developed a new animation curriculum; Advised students; Taught courses in Composing, Current Industry Techniques, Group Project and Reel Production 1 and 2.

  • Contemporary Artist

    International Fine Art Market

    1998 - Present

    Internationally exhibiting digital artist. Notable exhibitions include: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, The New Center for Contemporary Art, Apex Art, SIGGRAPH Art Gallery, Southern Exposure, 40000, Los Angeles Center for Digital Arts, Art Chicago, and Threewalls, among more than 60 others.

  • Associate Director of Digital Filmmaking

    Ex'pression College

    November 2011 - May 2013

  • Course Director

    Ex'pression College for Digital Arts

    September 2005 - November 2011

    Administrative Duties: Directed the compositing degree emphasis in the Animation and Visual Effects program. Coordinated development of HD video production pipeline for the campus, including the purchase and implementation of hardware and software in classrooms and production facilities; Participated in self study and accreditation review process; Mentored junior faculty; Advised students.

    Curricular Duties: Developed and implemented digital photography curriculum. Member of Animation and Visual Effects Department curricular review committee; Compositin

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Education

  • The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

    2000 - 2002

  • University of California, San Diego

    1995 - 2000