Nathan Tillett

Nathan Tillett is a Lecturer in Film & Media Arts at Regent University, specializing in animation, visual effects, and immersive technologies (AR/VR). A Hampton Roads native, he earned his MFA in Animation & Visual Effects from The Academy of Art and holds a BFA from Regent University. His career spans government contracting, visual effects for film/TV, and educational technology development. He currently teaches 2D/3D animation and VFX workshops, emphasizing collaborative learning and critical thinking.

Affiliations: AIGA, Adobe EdEx, Adobe Partners by Design
Research Focus: Innovations in VFX, AR/VR applications in education, and interactive media design.

Teaching Philosophy: Tillett fosters a community-driven classroom with peer mentorship, guest artist collaborations, and project-based learning. He integrates historical/cultural context into coursework to help students contextualize their creative work within broader artistic traditions.