Ringling College Animation

09/26/2026

Huge congratulations to all of our students who completed summer internships at MAKE, Universal Creative, Changyou, Pipsqueak Animation, Nu Animation, KeeKee‘s Big Adventures, and TOEI Animation.
Thank you to everyone who joined the presentations, and thanks to the presenters for sharing their amazing industry experiences!

📸 Cuerie Kim ’27 (Slides 2-9) / Yuhan Zeng ‘27 (Slides 1, 10, 11)

09/25/2026

09/09/2026

Join us over Zoom this Sunday at 7 PM EST to learn more about our 2D and 3D Animation programs. Register through the link in our bio!

05/22/2026

We’re so incredibly proud of this year’s senior class and the amazing work they’ve created. Every film reflects a unique voice, with original characters, worlds, and styles that feel fresh, personal, and inspiring. And NO generative A.I. was used in creating them. We’ll be sharing a few livestream opportunities next week so everyone can celebrate these films together. More info coming soon!

05/20/2026

Animation Sophomore Wrap at Ringling College ✨

Featuring Pedro Carvalho Enne de Oliveira ’28 !
🎵Pato Fu - Palco

05/14/2026

Every year, Computer Animation at Ringling College hosts “Senior Show,”a celebration screening of our students’ thesis animated films. Faculty, students, families, friends, and visitors gather together to experience a full night of storytelling, creativity, and years of hard work on the big screen, along with special intermission videos created by the seniors themselves.

This year marked a record breaking year with 66 student thesis films in total. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎉

05/07/2026

Ringling Computer Animation grads swept the finalists at the 31st Annual Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films!

Congratulations to:
Eliana Anselmo ‘25 - Loud & Proud (Winner)
Elizaveta Makarenko ‘25 - Beautify
Sofia Tonin ‘25 - Praying for Love

We’re so proud to see our graduates being recognized! 🎉

04/26/2026

Traditional Animation at Ringling College: 2) Flour Sack

In this course, students build a strong foundation in 2D animation. As the second freshman project, they animate a flour sack with full creative freedom.
Here are some student work examples!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from Ringling College Computer Animation 🌎

Every year, our students create student CGI animated films in teams of just 1 - 3 people!

Films in order:
🌱 Dandelion - Zhengwu Gu & Ling Zhao
🌱 Beetle Summer - Ari Chen & Jane Yuan
🌱 The Very Hungry Ducky - Ariel Song
🌱 Don’t Feed the Unicorn - Kimberly Peh & Kris Hogan
🌱 Harmonia - Alex Rodarte & Tia Sjostedt
🌱 Sticking Seafarer - Jeremy Ross
🌱 Sticks & Stones - Anna Conde, Mark Lim & Andrea Walker

04/14/2026

Our student CGI animated film “Beautify” by Elizaveta Makarenko ’25 was nominated in the Animation Series category at the 45th College Television Awards as one of three nominees, an incredible achievement and honor! The film was created entirely by Elizaveta, who handled all aspects of production.

Faculty advisor Sean McLaughlin, Department Head Paul Downs, and Amber Schmoyer ’25 joined Elizaveta in Los Angeles to celebrate this moment alongside fellow nominees.

The film explores the theme of self-acceptance, following the main character to embrace her true identity while confronting society’s beauty standards.

We’re so proud of everyone involved! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉