Computer Animation and Visual Effects
Designed for anyone with a passion for computer-generated content, our BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects degree will help you learn and hone the skills needed to launch a career in an i…
Dr Anthony Bukowski
Senior Lecturer
Programme Leader for BSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects
My profile
Biography
Programme Leader for BSc Computer Animation and VFX - A Houdini Certified Programme
See work examples in our Student Work Reel on YouTube
Our students have graduated to work at studios such as Framestore, DNEG, MPC, Milk, Unit, Radley Yeldar, Blue Bolt Stellar Entertainment, Dock 10 and Space Digital.
I have specialist interest in FX and procedural systems.
- FX
- Rendering Methods.
- VFX Integration.
- Dynamic Systems and VFX integration.
Academic and professional qualifications
PhD, BSc, FHEA
Other academic service (administration and management)
- Programme Leader - BSc Computer Animation and VFX.
- Unit Leader - Dynamic Animation and VFX.
- Unit Leader - Dynamic Systems and VFX Integration.
- Unit Leader - FX Fundamentals
- Unit Leader - FX
- Unit Leader - CG Industry Pipeline
Expert reviewer
- Reviewed for Journal of Sports Sciences.
- Reviewing for IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics.
Prizes and awards
- Shortlisted for Outstanding Feedback - Student’s Union Teaching Awards 2020
- Shortlisted for Teacher of the Year - Student’s Union Teaching Awards 2018
- Shortlisted for Outstanding Innovation in Teaching - Student’s Union Teaching Awards 2018
Other distinctions
- Received the highest grade of ‘Outstanding’ for KTP completion in 2018.
- Nominated for the award of Engineering Excellence - KTP Awards 2014.
- Received the highest grade of ‘Outstanding’ for KTP completion in 2013
Membership of professional associations
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Projects
- 30 month KTP (2016-2019)
- 20 month KTP (2016-2018)
- 22 month KTP (2017-2019)
Teaching
Why study Computer Animation and Visual Effects?
Concerned with the technical aspects of content creation, we have a focus on 3D modelling, FX, animation, rendering, simulation, compositing and visual effects for the creative industries.
Undergraduate courses
Programme Leader - BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects.
External examiner roles
Leeds Beckett University - External Examiner
Nord University - External Sensor
Supervision
In Progress: ‘Predictive models for mobility impairments and frailty in old age.’ - DOS Dr Moi Hoon Yap.
Research outputs
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Journal articles
Maudsley-Barton, S., Yap, M.H., Bukowski, A., Mills, R., McPhee, J. (2020) 'A new process to measure postural sway using a Kinect depth camera during a Sensory Organisation Test.' PLoS One, 15(2)
Bukowski, A., Twigg, P., Walker, G., Sigurnjak, S. (2011) 'Shaping the Future of Road Haulage Trailer Design.' Measurement and Control, 44(10) pp. 315-318.
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Conference papers
Maudsley-Barton, S., McPheey, J., Bukowski, A., Leightley, D., Yap, M.H. (2017) 'A Comparative Study of the Clinical use of Motion Analysis from Kinect Skeleton Data.' In IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC). Banff, AB, Canada, 5/10/2017 - 8/10/2017. IEEE,
Brownridge, A., Bukowski, A. (2016) 'Avatars and Motion Capture for Virtual Fit Fashion.' In re:publica. Berlin, Germany, 2/5/2016 - 4/5/2016.
Press and media
BROWNRIDGE, A & BUKOWSKI, A. 2016. Avatars and Motion Capture for Virtual Fit Fashion. re:publica TEN, 2-4 May, Berlin.