Animation & Illustration Alumni

Group Photo of Alumni

Many of our graduates leave our program and go on to work on amazing projects. Below are some of our most recent alumni���s testimonials on their experiences with us and where they���re at now.

���The Animation & Illustration program provides an amazing opportunity for students to obtain a well-rounded and competitive education from high-caliber working professionals with real-life industry experience. The reputation of the quality talent that graduate from this program is well-regarded and respected.��� ���Amie Chan, Senior 2D Artist, Kabam

���San Jos矇 State University holds a reputation for producing friendly, hardworking, respectful, super-talented artists in the filmmaking industry���and it���s all thanks to the spectacular educational environment that is provided by the faculty and students of the Animation/Illustration program!��� ���Don Ta, Previz Artist, Blizzard Cinematics

���EVERY opportunity I have had as a professional artist in the last 6 years has grown out of a relationship I made at San Jos矇 State. I think the most important thing I learned from our university is that good relationships and collaboration are key to a successful career and life!��� ���Chris Palmer, Story Artist, Netflix

Following are some notable companies and studios our graduates go on to work at:

  • Adobe Systems
  • Apple
  • Blizzard
  • Blue Sky Studios
  • Cartoon Network
  • Disney TV
  • DreamWorks
  • Facebook
  • Google
  • Hallmark Cards
  • Industrial Light and Magic
  • Nickelodeon
  • Pixar
  • Sony Pictures Animation
  • Sony Playstation
  • Walt Disney Feature Animation
  • Warner Bros. 
  • Zynga
  • and many more

Drawing Board Book

���Back from the Drawing Boards��� is a book of 91做厙 Animation & Illustration alumni testimonials, compiled in celebration of the twenty year anniversary of our student Animation/Illustration club. 

Read "Back from the Drawing Boards" here! [pdf]