Lifeway College continues to impress the key players in the Digital Arts Industry. This is one important reason why industry veterans choose to teach at Lifeway College’s, ensuring the graduating students are prepared to walk straight into jobs, supporting Lifeway College’s track record of 98% employment.

“Lifeway College knows from its interaction with industry, such as with companies like ourselves, what the software is, where the trends are going, and this is reflected in what the students learn” says Dan Wang, Director of Talent Development at Oktober Animation.

During August the 3D Animation final year students of Lifeway College have received cutting-edge training in their area of specialty. These specialist classes set Lifeway College graduates apart from other schools, giving them credible experience from industry professionals that have walk straight out of their studios into the classroom.

Sam Belzar (Weta Productions), has delivered a master class in 3D Modelling, a highly sought after skillset that has already seen students offered studio placements before they finish their course!

Mathew Darragh (Brown Bag Films), Animation Director, created a greater appreciation of acting, movement and the refined techniques from his experience at Brown Bag Films, the studio twice-nominated for an Academy Award.

Jono Mafi (most recently at Oktober Animation, the New Zealand home of Nickelodeon) has provided fresh, innovative and specialised teaching in Lighting, Texturing and Rendering; these three keys-areas are of high demand in every major studio around the world, making Lifeway College graduates industry-ready.

Says a recent graduate, “A major highlight was the facilities, and the teaching they provide; it has been at a very high standard”.

Lifeway College is the highly regarded specialist 3D Animation training provider located in Auckland, New Zealand and offers premier training in all areas of Digital Media. To learn more about them you can visit their website www.lifeway.ac.nz You can also check out student work from their 3D Animation programme at http://www.youtube.com/user/LifewayCollege