Gregg Azzopardi

Gregg Azzopardi is a Professor of Animation at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Atlanta, GA, holding this position since September 2008.

His educational background includes:

• M.F.A. in Animation from Savannah College of Art and Design
• B.F.A. in Character Animation from California Institute of the Arts
• A.A. in Advertising Design from State University of Farmingdale

Professor Azzopardi's research and professional expertise centers on animation with specialized focus on character animation, storyboarding, 3D animation, and game animation. His work integrates industry production techniques with academic instruction, emphasizing practical application across film, television, and interactive media.

His notable awards and recognitions include:

• Nicktoons Animation Film Festival People's Choice Award for Farm Force (2005)
• Hanna-Barbera/Turner Pictures Animation Program (1992)
• Walt Disney Scholarship Fund

With extensive industry experience spanning major studios, Azzopardi has contributed to blockbuster films including Brother Bear (lead character animator for Kenai), Lilo and Stitch (lead character animator for Lilo), Tarzan, and Pocahontas at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He served as storyboard artist for Rio at Blue Sky Studios and developed animation for video games including Marvel Ultimate Alliance Civil War and Star Wars Force Unleashed.

At SCAD, he leverages his production background to mentor students in animation techniques, pipeline development, and professional studio practices, bridging academic theory with industry standards.