College of DuPage Alumnus - Bob Blevins
Growing up in Elmhurst, Blevins enjoyed watching animation as a child, but his interest turned into more of a hobby than a possible career option. While in high school, he took a class at COD and watched a documentary about the making of the classic animated film “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” which sparked his curiosity about how stop-motion animation was made.
He and his father, who was a professor at COD, met with Venezia and learned more about the Motion Picture/TV program and the new Animation degree.
“Once I enrolled, I immediately found the program super-helpful,” Blevins said. “Tony is the most influential mentor and teacher. His excitement for film and animation is infectious, and he has a unique way of making people believe in themselves, supporting them on their paths of self-discovery.”
Blevins flourished in the program that culminated with his portfolio piece, “Life on the Rocks,” about a slug alien that was content with a solitary existence. After earning his degree, Blevins transferred to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and discovered how well-prepared he was.
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