Michael Annear Assistant Professor mannear@lesley.edu https://twitter.com/itsmikeannear Bio Screenings Awards Portfolio Site In the News Mike is an Art and Animation Director specializing in development, character design, and educational children's media. With over ten years of production experience he has collaborated with clients such as Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, PBS, and Discovery Kids. Mike’s prior work includes the role of Art and Animation Director of CloudKid, an award-winning digital creative agency, as well as Animation Supervisor at Soup2Nuts, where he contributed to the production of several television series including the Emmy Award-winning series WordGirl. Mike is currently creating, developing, and producing content in the children's media space as well as teaching here at the College of Art and Design. Screenings 2017 Toronto International Film Festival Selection - Rhino Named Paul - Director 2016 Annecy International Film Festival Selection - Rhino Named Paul - Director Awards 2012 Daytime Emmy Award Nomination, Recognition for Contribution - Fizzy's Lunch Lab - Animation Director 2011 Daytime Emmy Award, Recognition for Contribution - SciGirls - Animator Portfolio Site mikeannearart.com In the News Enhancing career prospects with top-grade VFX studios Our VFX facility makes Lesley the only art and design school in New England to offer a visual effects program. Read more about VFX studios Child Homelessness Initiative celebrates milestone partnerships and growing impact Learn more about this initiative A Crash Course in Animated Productions Students team up with nonprofits to create original work and learn how to run a professional animation studio. Read More About Animated Productions