Christofer Young

Lecturer, Art and Art History

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Bio

Christofer Young is a Lecturer in the School of Art at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he teaches Advanced Animation. He also teaches Animation and Graphic Design at Sandra Day O’Connor High School in San Antonio and has more than 19 years of experience as an educator. Young earned a B.S. in Environmental Design from Texas A&M University in College Station and a Master of Education from Jones International University in Centennial, Colorado. His creative practice studio, RiverCity Animation, focuses on motion graphics, character design, and narrative-driven projects that bridge teaching and independent research.

Research Interests

  • Visual storytelling and narrative design
  • Experimental animation and motion graphics
  • Children’s media and illustration
  • Creative pedagogy and curriculum development in digital arts

Degrees

  • M.Ed., Jones International University, Centennial, Colorado
  • B.S., Environmental Design, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

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