David Morrison, M.F.A.
Assistant Professor
Contact Information
- Office: 102 B University Center
- Phone: 412-392-4303
- Email: dmorrison@PointPark.edu
Education
- M.F.A., Creative Writing, Full Sail University
- B.F.A., Applied Media Arts, animation focus, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Courses Taught
- Fundamentals of Motion Graphics
- Intro to 3D Animation
- Classical Animation
- 3D Character Animation
- History of Animation
- Fundamentals of Animation
- Community Animation Project
Background
David Morrison studied animation at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He started his career as a production assistant for Brand New School in New York City before moving on to become a freelance animator. This allowed him to work with many clients, such as Syfy Channel, T-Mobile, HBO, CBS, TED-Ed, among others. During his time in the industry he has held several leadership positions at various studios, including senior animator at Click 3X. Morrison continues to work as a freelance animator in the industry while teaching at Point Park University.
Curriculum Vitae
Research Interests
- Animation
- Motion Graphics
- Creative Writing
- Drawing
- Character Design
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
- Freelancers Union
- 11 Second Club
- Animation Meetups
Selected Works
- TED-Ed: The Surprising Cause of Stomach Ulcers, animator
- T-Mobile Holiday Message, animator
- T-Mobile - T-Mobile Plans Nationwide 5G, Animator
- Slope Explainer Video, animator
- TED-Ed: How To Master Your Sense of Smell, animator
- Women Who Rock animated logo, designer and animator
Point Park Feature
- "Professors Highlight Distinctiveness of Animation Program" Point Park University website.