Getting & Succeeding at Your Job

We'll help navigate the process of applying for your first job by providing insider information about demo reels, interviewing, salary negotiation and more!

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Ok...you've put in the work. You've created incredible images and you are ready to start applying for jobs.

Now what!?!?!

You have come to the right place!

Conducted by Senior Lighting TD P. Jasmine Katatikarn, this course will show you how to make a stellar demo reel, how to interview like a seasoned veteran, and how to negotiate your salary to get paid top dollar in this industry!


Get your dream job!

Jumpstart your career and life.


Your Instructor


P. Jasmine Katatikarn
P. Jasmine Katatikarn

Passionate about unleashing creativity and empowering individuals to explore their artistic paths, Jasmine Katatikarn is a Creative Leader, the CEO of the Academy of Animated Art, Artist, and a Coach/Educator. With a deep-rooted belief that no one should be "in the closet" creatively, Jasmine is dedicated to providing resources and fostering a supportive community for individuals to discover and express their creative potential.

Jasmine's journey in the creative realm began with a B.A. in economics/art history from Vassar College, followed by a Master of Science in Digital Imaging and Design degree from NYU. Her expertise spans various domains, including 3D medical visualization, visual effects, and feature animated film production. With over a decade of experience at esteemed studios like Blue Sky Studios, she has honed her skills as a Senior Lighting Technical Director, contributing to acclaimed projects such as Spies in Disguise, Ferdinand, Peanuts, Rio, Epic, Ice Age series, Ghost Town, and Nanny Diaries.

Currently managing the Tech Artist team at Amazon Imaging, Jasmine combines her passion for technology and art to empower individuals in their creative journeys further. With her extensive expertise and unwavering commitment to fostering creativity, Jasmine strives to create a world where everyone can confidently explore their creative aspirations.


Course Curriculum


  Introduction : Getting Started as a Lighting Artist
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  Demo Reels
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  Applying
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Meet Some of Our Students!

Listen and read first hand how we can change your career path and transform your dreams into a reality!


“I don’t believe I would have been able to get the job I have today without the skills and knowledge I gained from Academy of Animated Art.

I was a little hesitant about signing up because I wanted to make sure I was getting my money’s worth out of an online class. These courses are worth every penny and then some! The investment I have made in my career.”

- Anthony Ragusa, Senior Lighting Technical Director, Blue Sky Studios

"I knew I wanted to be a lighter, but didn't feel I had enough experience or quality showreel material to get the jobs I wanted.

The showreel I used to get my current job contained a large majority of work from the assignments I did at Academy of Animated Art. It has also helped improve how I go about breaking down the lighting in a shot and ensuring that my lighting starts on strong fundamentals."

- Chris Wetherly, Compositing & Finishing at The Foundry

"This course was so beneficial in my career because now I no longer doubt the decisions I make regarding my work.

Also, I didn't have money to afford college so I did not want to spend time just doing some boring tutorials I would just forget. I use what I learned from Academy of Animated Arteveryday!"

- Anuar Figueroa, Lighting TD at Sony Imageworks

 

Is Academy of Animated Art right for you?

If any of this sounds like you, Academy of Animated Art is right for you.

  • Are you someone that has always dreamed of a challenging, rewarding career that pushes you both technically and artistically? We are right for you.
  • Have you been trying and trying to make better looking 3D images, but just can’t figure out where to begin?Academy of Animated Art is right for you.
  • Do you live where there are no schools are teaching visual effects or computer animation? Academy of Animated Art is right for you.
  • Are you looking to change careers but even the thought of paying to go back to a traditional school sounds like torture? Academy of Animated Art is right for you.
  • Have you ever dreamed of seeing your name in the credits of the next animated or VFX film? We are right for you.
 









 

Still, not sure if Academy of Animated Art is right for you?

Believe me, we get it. Although these courses are a fraction of the cost you would pay a traditional school, this is still a lot of money. So here are some reasons why you should be willing to give us a try.

  • We also offer a 15-day money back guarantee. If you sign up and find that Academy of Animated Art isn’t right for you, we will offer a refund, when you show us that you have gone through one lecture and done the work, we want to make sure that you try!
  • We offer lifetime access to all our courses. This means that you will have access to all the updates and changes we make to the classes as this ever-changing industry continues to evolve.


 

Who is behind Academy of Animated Art?

Jasmine Katatikarn and Michael Tanzillo are the Co-Founders of Academy of Animated Art. They are both Senior Lighting Artists at Blue Sky Studios with a combined 20+ years of working on VFX and Animated Films.


Mike and Jasmine created The Academy of Animated Art because working in animated features and visual effects has been a dream come true. They were both struggling, young artists who were a bit lost before making the decision to try and become lighting artists. Since then, they have been able to launch careers that have allowed them the opportunity to not only work in an industry that is challenging and fulfilling, but also lead a full life outside of work including traveling the world and starting a family.

This success did not come without a price. Mike and Jasmine have combined to spend over $100,000 on their education before getting their first jobs in animation. Even after that, there was still a gap between what they learned in school and what they needed to know to ultimately succeed in this industry. Now, after more than 20 films and countless student loan payments, they have designed a way to teach artists the necessary skills in order to be successful in this industry without the huge financial burden. The system included a school designed to be an online education system that was affordable and accessible to everyone around the world who wants to chase their dream of working on the next big animated film.

In other words, they have designed a school they wish existed so they could get their dream job faster and save $100,000 in the process.

That school is Academy of Animated Art.

 

This is the average salary for a Lighting TD according to Glass Door.

Would you like to make a 6-figure salary working a job that is both technically and aesthetically rewarding on animated films?

Academy of Animated Art can help!

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 15 days and we will give you a full refund.
 

Academy of Animated Art works hard to create courses that will provide value to our students. We are confident you'll LOVE this course, too. But if for some reason you don't, then we will gladly give you a full refund within 15 days.

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