Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is Professor of Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, GA, bringing expertise from extensive industry and academic roles. He holds an M.A. in 3D Computer Animation and B.A. in Creative Computer Games Design, both from the University of Wales. His professional trajectory includes leadership positions in game arts education and curriculum development across UK institutions.

Industry experience encompasses technical and creative roles as a 3D generalist for advertising/TV productions, character animator for feature films including Cerebus the Aardvark, and creative supervision in international digital branding. At SCAD, he contributes to advancing animation pedagogy and technical training.