Some of the most critically acclaimed and beloved feature films of the last decade have been made possible through the work of UCF alumni who earned their degrees through the (SVAD).
Animation Career Review recently ranked the SVAD No. 2 among the nation Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™s top public animation schools and colleges in 2021.
UCF Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™s prestigious bachelor Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™s and master Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™s degree programs with a focus in animation include character animation, experimental animation, and animation and visual effects  Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S” resulting in a steady pipeline of exceptional talent to the industry.
Many graduates are working for major animation and gaming companies such as Walt Disney Animation Studios, PIXAR Animation Studios, Blue-Sky Animation Studios, Weta Digital, Framestore, MPC, Titmouse, Netflix, Genius Brands, Reel FX, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Animal Logic, Blur Studios, Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Riot Games, Turtle Rock Studios, and Blizzard Entertainment or creating simulations for organizations including the U.S. Navy, NASA, DISTI, and Lockheed Martin.
From visual effects to animation to lighting, UCF grads have been proud to be part of the team responsible for bringing the following films to life:
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Avatar 2 (anticipated 2022): Caleb Hecht Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™11

Avengers: Infinity War (2018): Ivanelis Carrasquillo Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™11, Scott Knapp Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™11

Big Hero 6 (2014): Mohanned Hassan Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™11

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016): Annie Capps Wightman Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™06

Frozen II (2019): Michael Anthony Navarro Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™08

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016): Tim Garbut Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™06

Moana (2016): Elissa Cordero Hansen Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™09

Old (2021): Lance Ranzer Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™03

Onward (2020): Theresa Falcone Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™14 and Christopher Sanchez Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™14

Soul (2020): Theresa Falcone Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™14 and Christopher Sanchez Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™14

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021): Kendall Litaker Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™08

Ready Player One (2018): Philip Negroski Âé¶¹¾«Æ· S™12