Jason H.
Chicago, IL
Digital Art Instructor with emphasis in 2D and 3D animation
Amherst College (Amherst, MA)
Fine Arts PremedBFA, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
OtherMFA: The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Master'sAbout Jason
Jason received his BA from Amherst College in Fine Arts and also holds a BFA and MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. During his academic career he completed several independent animated shorts including 'Chushingura: The Tale of the Loyal Retainers' which earned him 'Best Animated Short' in the 'Five-College Film Festival, and his
Policies
Cancellation
24 hours notice requiredIf for any reason you're not fully satisfied with the instruction you're receiving within the first hour, it's on me. I offer a group rate of $50 each.
Travel Radius
Travels within 5 miles of Chicago, IL 60637Jason offers online lessons
Jason is approved to conduct lessons through Wyzant Online. Wyzant Online allows students and tutors to work remotely via video, audio, and collaborative whiteboard tools. For more information about how online tutoring works, check out Wyzant Online.
If you’re interested in online lessons, message Jason to get started.
"Well prepared and very professional"
- Justus, Chicago, IL on 3/22/17Jason was super friendly and super helpful. It took all of the anxiety out of learning. He was well prepared and organized and was also able to cater to my immediate needs in Adobe After Effects and I learned a lot very quickly. I went from zero experience with After Effects to ready to tackle the problem I came to him with.
"Very interesting Lesson"
- Jocelyne, Santa Cruz, CA on 6/25/17We had another great lesson. I learnt a lot quickly and Jason explained every step thoroughly. Really appreciate the tutorial videos he does during our lessons. It's wonderful to be able to look back at what we learnt and practice. Looking forward to the next!
"Great help with After Effects"
- Kim, Kingwood, TX on 4/26/17I met with Jason to work on projects for my After Effects class and he was a major help! We went over simple masking to animation and he made it easy to follow along. I look forward to using him again in the future and couldn't recommend him more!
"Very knowledgable tutor in Maya and computer animation"
- Jack, Lancaster, PA on 10/10/16Jason was a very big help with my animation project. He is very knowledgable and helpful with Maya and the complete animation process. I would definitely recommend him.
"Great tutor!"
- Benjamin, Marina, CA on 9/12/16Jason walked me through how to model a mannequin in Maya. His instructions were clear and easy to follow. He also showed me very helpful shortcuts in the program that I did not know of. If you're seeking help in Maya I highly recommend him!
"Seriously awesome and knowledgeable!"
- Neil, New York, NY on 7/12/16Jason has been absolutely amazing to have as a tutor. Most tutors cater to certain students' learning styles more than others, but I don't think Jason would have trouble tutoring anyone, he's extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of the software we used. He's also very friendly and so passionate about teaching, you'll be able to tell in the first 2 minutes that he loves teaching and he wants to be there helping you out. Every time I made a step forward, he was just as excited as I was. He's my go-to guy if I ever need any more help learning Maya!
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Animation
I have taught many collegiate level digital art classes in both 2D and 3D animation at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College, DePaul University, The Illinois Institute of Art, and Tribeca Flashpoint College.
Autodesk Maya
I have been using Maya for over fifteen years in both professional studio environments as well as in the classroom. I am fluent in all aspects of the program including modeling, rigging, animation, materials, lighting, VFX, and rendering.
Ballroom Dancing
My wife and I met teaching ballroom dance at Fred Astaire in downtown Chicago while I was in grad school and are also familiar with the Arthur Murray curriculum. I am fluent in Foxtrot, Waltz, American Tango, Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Rumba, and East Coast Swing (and some Lindy Hop).
Computer Gaming
Having been raised on video games, from the Atari 2600 to the PS4, I always dreamed of moving from consumer to creator.
My study of animation lead me to numerous opportunities to work on video games with designers and programmers alike. While I do not directly code or work in engines, I am thoroughly versed in the aesthetic and technical artistry of the gaming industry and teach modeling, rigging, and non-linear animation for video games.
I am currently working as an animator for Little Genius Games on a spelling game for children.
Drawing
I have taught many collegiate level art classes at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College, DePaul University, The Illinois Institute of Art, and Tribeca Flashpoint College. I paint and draw regularly and enjoy fashion, scientific, and natural history illustration.
Film
I have taken a variety of film classes, written about many films in graduate school, and teach acting and animation history which inescapably intersects the world of film theory and practice.
Additionally, as a 3D compositor, I deal with issues of color-correction, lighting, staging, and editing as I attempt to blur the distinction between the "real" of what is shot, and the "virtual" of what is created. The best work, since the dawn of cinema history, makes these disparate worlds indistinguishable--and that fantastic illusion compels me to be the avid cinemaphile that I am.
Graphic Design
I have taught many digital art classes and enjoy the intricate and communicative components of good graphic design. Helping students understand aesthetic, perspective, color, typography, visual hierarchy, and balance is my greatest pleasure.
Painting
I have taught many collegiate level art classes at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College, DePaul University, The Illinois Institute of Art, and Tribeca Flashpoint College. I paint and draw regularly and enjoy fashion, scientific, and natural history illustration.
Salsa Dancing
My wife and I met teaching ballroom dance at Fred Astaire in downtown Chicago while I was in grad school and are also familiar with the Arthur Murray curriculum. I am fluent in Foxtrot, Waltz, American Tango, Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Rumba, and East Coast Swing (and some Lindy Hop).
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Jason H.
Chicago, IL
Digital Art Instructor with emphasis in 2D and 3D animation