Biography
Neil van der King is an artist, animator, visual effects artist and educator. He has worked in stop motion animated television series, live action feature films and online interactive media production. As a professor, Neil is has designed curriculum for multiple courses across a wide variety of programs and been a representative of the college’s Universal Design for Learning initiative.
Academic Credentials
Diploma, Computer Animation, International Academy of Design, 2001
Bachelor of Law, Carleton University, 1997
Diploma, Police Education, Sir Sanford Fleming College, 1995
Areas of Specialization
School of Design - Interaction Design and Development
School of Media - Video Design and Production
Areas of Expertise
Graphic and Motion Design
Visual Effects
Post Production
Visual Narrative
Interaction Design
Other Activities
Student of the Human Condition
Awards
Winner: 2011 Best Overall Design, Animazing Spotlight Festival California, “Lek’s Paradox”, an animated short film about the Birds of Paradise. Designed, Produced and Directed by Neil.
Winner: The Dialog’s 2018 Readers Choice Awards: Best Arts, Design & Information Technology professor
