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Larry Esmay

Faculty Member

Professor Rodayne Esmay

Biography

I hold degrees from BYU and Syracuse University, and have twenty years of professional studio experience prior to entering the classroom.

Education

MFA - Master of Fine Arts, Syracuse University, 1990

Major: Illustration

BA, Brigham Young University, 1986

Major: Liberal Arts

Teaching

DAGV 130L

Animation Essentials Lab, Spring 2025

DAGV 3470

Animation Story Development, Spring 2025

DAGV 1500

Concept Essentials, Spring 2025

DGM 497R

Independent Study, Spring 2025

DAGV 2480

Introduction to Compositing, Spring 2025

DAGV 4550

Performance Animation, Spring 2025

Scholarly/Creative Works

Esmay, Rodayne , (2007) "Film: The Last Sin Eater" .

Awards

IDMAA Award for Leadership in the Digital Media Arts

International Digital Media Arts Association - November, 2011

An award presented annually by IDMAA to recognize outstanding achievement by individuals and institutions in the digital disciplines.

Multimedia Educator of the Year

Utah Office of Education, CTE Department - May 5, 2006

Typically given to Utah H.S. Educator, this award was presented to recognize contribution to Utah Digital Media Education at all levels, and for best-practices support at the secondary level.

NISOD Excellence Award

The University of Texas, Austin - May, 2004

Since 1978, the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) has honored excellence in teaching and leadership in higher education through this award, presented by the University of Texas, Austin.

Distinguished Scholar Award

Salt Lake Community College - April, 2004

Each year Salt Lake Community College recognizes one faculty member with this award for outstanding scholarly achievement.

Service Learning Award

The Utah Campus Compact - June, 2003

Presented in recognition for exceptional contribution in Service Learning. Each year the Utah Campus Compact honors a university instructor with this award.