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Clayton Lantz

Faculty Member

Mr. Clayton Lantz

Biography

Clayton has worked as a character technical director on several acclaimed animated series, including Voltron, VeggieTales, King Julien, DinoTrux, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. As a UVU graduate, he began his career with well-known industry studios Nickelodeon Animation and DreamWorks Animation. As a teacher, Clayton brings his passion and knowledge of 3D artistry into the classroom to help students develop the numerous essential skills needed in the animation and gaming industries.

Education

MFA - Master of Fine Arts, Full Sail University, 2018

Major: Media Design

BS, Utah Valley University, 2009

Major: Digital Media

Teaching

DAGV 4450

Advanced Technical Direction II, Spring 2025

DAGV 3470

Animation Story Development WE, Spring 2025

DAGV 2480

Introduction to Compositing, Spring 2025

DAGV 2330

Introduction to Rigging, Spring 2025

Presentations

Lantz, Clayton , Clayton, Marty , Autcon, "Animation and Gaming – The Artist’s Journey". (May, 2019)
Lantz, Clayton , Digital Media Arts Festival, "Showcase Presenter". (May, 2019)
Lantz, Clayton , Empowering Your Tomorrow STEM Conference, "Occupation Animation_ Interactive Animation Demo". (November, 2018)
Lantz, Clayton , Clayton, Marty , Autcon, "So, You Want To Be A Videogame Designer…". (May, 2018)
Lantz, Clayton , Digital Media Arts Festival, "YouTube Animation". (May, 2018)
Lantz, Clayton , Romrell, Anthony , Candell, Stephen , Salt Lake Gaming Con, "DreamWorks to Game Educator_ From Hollywood to the Classroom". (July, 2017)

Awards

Exceptional Efforts as Faculty

UVU Academic Affairs - November, 2020

Identified by students and honored for exceptional efforts and care during COVID-19 challenges.