The ACME Animation Network connects classrooms to animation professionals from more than 60 studios, representing all facets of the industry.   They do this via real-time, multi-point video conferencing and online, at www.acmeanimation.org

On-Air Telecast Schedule *
Digital Library, 4th Floor, Room 409
Tuesday evenings 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Watch the 03-23-10 Telecast

* You must be registered in one of the participating courses listed above in order to participate in any ACME Animation Telecast  

About ACME

ACME is a capacity-building mentoring resource for students and teachers and a built-in connection for grade six through adult educational systems.  Students show their work for feedback from peers and professionals, who guide them toward the latest expectations of the industry.  Just as important, all students also learn what it means to be a mentor and a good communicator.  To earn professional feedback, RSA students must give their own advice to students in middle schools and high schools locally and across the country.  More than 1,000 ACME member students from various colleges have gone on to become professionals in the business by taking advantage of ACME’s continuous connection to a dynamic, changing industry and the support of an encouraging teacher.

RSA students and faculty have many benefits from ACME membership:

Professional Expertise—Whether they’re working toward a career in feature films, games, TV, or advertising, and whether they prefer 3D computer or 2D traditional, students have access to the specialists they need.  They learn directly from the critiques and guidance of professionals from Disney, DreamWorks, Sony and many other studios in On-Air telecasts and online, 24-7.

Portfolio Development—Students develop online portfolios of work approved by the professionals as “studio-ready.”  Many studios hire graduates directly from their ACME experience with students.

Authentic Assessment—Teachers see everything their students draw, write and say, online and on-air.  They use this information and the feedback from the professionals to guide their students toward higher achievement. 

Teacher Learning—Most ACME teachers never taught or studied animation, and learn to teach it as they go.  In addition to the professional expertise, ACME teachers have their own mutually-supporting educator community.

Community Mentoring Connection—Online, RSA’s students and faculty inspire young students in the Riverside area, long before they graduate from high school.  Students in ACME classes in the surrounding community will come to RSA better prepared in the arts and better informed about RSA because of the mentoring they receive from our students and faculty.

ACME Telecast Clip (55 sec)