Faculty

R. Brent Adams
Professor

Office: 265 CTB
Phone: 801.422.4504
Email: adamsb@byu.edu

A former designer in architects offices, R. Brent Adams specializes in the mentoring of students in the visualization aspect of the creation of animated short films. Brent's most recent accomplishments include overseeing the production of Student Emmy Award winning animations "Lemmings", "Petshop" and "Noggin". Brent is currently helping to oversee two more short films which include ""Pinata" and "Pajama Gladiator." Brent recieved his BFA in 'Environmental Design' and his MFA in 'Fine Art' from the University of Utah. He is currently a Professor of Industrial Design /Animation and teaches courses in 3-D Computer Graphics.

Kelly Loosli
Assistant Professor

Office: F574 HFAC
Phone: 801.422.1825
Email:kelly_loosli@byu.edu

Kelly Loosli has worked in animation and live action production for the past fourteen years, working on both the artistic and managerial sides of the industries. Mr. Loosli began his career as a clay animator for television commercials at the age of 15. While attending Brigham Young University he received a Student Emmy for his clay animated film entitled Nocturnal.

Kelly Loosli has 14 years in the film and animation industries including working for both DreamWorks Feature Animation and Buena Vista Motion Pictures at Disney. Loosli obtained a BA in Film from Brigham Young University. Mr. Kelly Loosli teaches courses in Traditional Animation, Storyboarding and Visual Development for Film and Video. In addition he has been integrally involved in the development and creation of the animation department.

Kelly Loosli is currently working with University students to complete a Disney style animated short film based on the Aesop fable "The Lion and the Mouse."

Ryan Woodward
Assistant Professor

Office:
Phone: 801.422.1486
Email: rwoodward@mac.com

Ryan has several years working in the feature and TV animation industry. He has worked for Warner Bros. Animation, Sony Pictures, Cartoon Network and Rich Animation. His film credits include Space Jam, Quest for Camelot, The Iron Giant, Osmosis Jones, Batman Beyond, Power Puff Girls, the movie, Eight Crazy Nights, and the live-action film Spider-man 2. Along with Ryan's film works, he is actively involved in the comic book industry. Ryan's comic book publishing company, Summertime Comics, is home to several prosperous comic books. Ryan also created, wrote and illustrated, The Invincible Ed, published by Dark Horse Comics. Ryan has a BFA in illustration from BYU.

Darl Larsen
Assistant Professor

Office: F-351 HFAC
Phone: 801.422.9184
Email: darl_larsen@byu.edu

Teaches History of Animation courses, as well as film history, genres, national cinemas and screenwriting.