Eric T Elder 🔜 CCCAOE
Associate Curriculum Director
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About
Eric T. Elder is a veteran of the video game, animation, and XR industries, with 30+ years of experience spanning production, education, and emerging technology. He began his career as a 2D animator at MTV’s Beavis & Butt-Head before moving to Los Angeles to work on King of the Hill and The Simpsons. Alongside his work as a professional animator, he spent 15 years at The Art Institutes, first as an instructor and later as an Academic Director, where he built one of the most successful video game production training programs in the system. In 1997, he founded OW! (Online Worlds) Entertainment to develop virtual worlds for movie and TV properties. In recent years, he has focused on XR (Extended Reality), managing productions, designing pipeline models, leading game and experience design, and developing studio pitches for AR & VR projects based on major Hollywood IP. Currently, Eric works as a Creative Media Consultant, specializing in designing training programs and production pipelines for animation, video games, and XR. He is also a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing insights on immersive storytelling, game development, and career strategy. He is the Project Lead of the L
Experience
Sep 2008 to Feb 2011
Jul 2004 to Sep 2008
Jul 2001 to Jul 2004
Jan 1999 to Jul 2001
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA Animation, Film, Photography
1992