Darren Brereton

Darren Brereton is a Lecturer in Animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. He holds an honours degree from the same institution in Animation and Sound Design. With extensive industry experience, he has worked at notable studios including NFB, Disney, and Cinar, specializing in animation, storyboarding, direction, and sound design. His teaching focuses on character animation, storyboarding, and illustration processes, as seen in his Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 course offerings:

• 2DAN 303 Character Animation I/II
• ANIM 215 Storyboarding
• ILUS 208 Illustration Process
• CSTA 102 Traditional Animation

Brereton emphasizes character-driven animation, advocating for strong line of action, balance, and expressive design. His pedagogical approach combines professional expertise with mentorship, aiming to elevate student work through critiques on scriptwriting, layout, timing, and editing. Beyond academia, he is an avid cyclist, softball enthusiast, and observer of daily-life aesthetics, which inform his creative process.