Matthew Paulson

Matthew Paulson is an Adjunct Professor in Entertainment Design, bringing extensive industry experience from his role as Supervisor and Lead Modeler at DreamWorks Animation in Glendale, California. He teaches advanced courses such as Modeling 2 (EANI-265-01) and Portfolio 2 (EANI-453-01), bridging professional practice with academic training.

His research and professional interests focus on the integration of art and technology in 3D character and environment modeling for animated feature films. With a strong background in industrial design and digital art, his work emphasizes technical innovation and artistic excellence in animation pipelines.

While no academic publications are listed, his contributions to film projects like Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, and Antz demonstrate consistent engagement with cutting-edge modeling techniques and production workflows in animation.

Scientific Awards:

• Technical Achievement Award from DreamWorks Animation (2014) for development of 'Doris', a modeling pipeline and asset management tool

As an educator and industry leader, Matthew Paulson mentors students through practical instruction in modeling and portfolio development. Though no formal advisees are listed, his role as a department head at DreamWorks has involved guiding teams and integrating new tools into production pipelines.

He has been a member of the Visual Effects Society and The International Animated Film Society (ASIFA) since 2001, contributing to professional communities that support animation and visual effects innovation.