School of Communication, Cinematic and Creative Arts

Biography:
Emily holds an Master of Art in Digital Film and Animation from London Metropolitan University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art from Kenyatta University and is currently pursuing her PhD at Kenyatta University. She is a creative artist who apart from lecturing in Animation is a proficient ceramic artist and graphic designer. Emily currently serves as Secretary of the Association of Animation Artistes Kenya where she is a member. She is also a champion in curriculum development and serves as a member of the Sector Skills Advisory Committee in the Animation and Digital Media section for CDACC –TVET.

Academic Degrees:
2016: PhD ongoing at Kenyatta University.
2010: Master of Art in Digital Film & Animation, London Metropolitan University, London, UK
2007: Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

Publications:
Journal Articles

• Finding a definitive style in animation. http://research.tukenya.ac.ke/images/abstracts/2019/tuk-creativity-conference-proceedings-03-03-19.pdf

Area of interest/Specialization

• Animation
• Graphic Design
• Ceramic Art

Course Teaching

• ANM 4035 – Advanced 2D Computer Animation
• ANM 4030 – Advanced 3D Animation
• ANM 3060 – The Business of Animation Content
• ANM 3015 – Character Rigging
• ANM 2050 - Camera Language and Cinematography
• ANM 2040 - Acting for Animators
• ANM 2020 – Introduction to 2D and 3D Animation
• JRN 2202 - Print Media Techniques and Technology
• ANM 1070 - The Art of the Storyboard and Animatic Design
• ANM 1040 - Character Design
• ANM 1020 - Fundamentals of Animation