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A.B. Osborne is an Associate Professor and Director of the Animation Program at Augusta University's Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Specializing in technical animation and visual storytelling, he focuses on 2D/3D hybrid rigging, real-time animation workflows, and non-photorealistic rendering techniques.
- Education:
- MFA in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects from Savannah College of Art & Design (2013)
- BA in Radio and Television from Eastern Kentucky University (2010)
His research bridges computer science, digital media, and creative technology, with applications in game development, social media visualization, and technical art. Osborne's scholarship includes innovative animation projects like Hay Day and Stylized Extinction, focusing on hybrid rendering and ecological storytelling.
Osborne is actively engaged in academic service, chairing search committees and participating in university governance through roles like Lyceum Committee member and Pamplin Faculty Council representative. His teaching emphasizes:
- 3D Animation
- Look Development
- Game Development
- Animation History
- Technical Animation
Notable awards include the Greater Augusta Arts Council Arts Educator Award (2025), Silver Telly Award (2025), and Boundless Teaching Award (2021). These recognize his contributions to animation education and creative technology.
