Edward Binkley, Instructor/Program Director
Ed Binkley has taught in the Animation Program at Madison College since 2000, after teaching in the Graphic Design Program for the previous six years. Before that he spent seventeen years as a professional illustrator, concept artist, and designer. His client list includes Lucasfilm Ltd., WizKids Games, Rockwell International, American Girl Inc., Raven Software, Publisher's Toolbox, and many other editorial and book illustration credits.
His concept work and illustrations have been published in ten editions of Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art, including a Gold Medal award in Issue 17. His work was chosen for the publicity poster for Lucasfilm Ltd.'s "Visions: The Art of Star Wars" debut at Comic-Con in San Diego, and his design work has appeared in Print magazine's Regional Design Annual and toured internationally with the Book, Jacket, and Journal Show of the American Association of University Presses. He was invited to join the online gallery of contemporary fantasy and science-fiction artists at Tor.com, and featured in an interview with Tor Executive Art Director Irene Gallo. www.edbinkley.com
Jeff Dewitt, Instructor
Jeff Dewitt is a thirteen-year veteran in the professional game development industry. He has worked with Raven Software and HumanHead Studios, numerous other entities as an animator & concept artist, and was owner/manager of Big Rooster Studios prior to joining the Madison College faculty.
Jeff has numerous Triple-A game titles to his credit, as well as an impressive portfolio of professional concept drawings and paintings. www.jeffdewitt.com
Colin Knueppel, Adjunct Instructor
Colin Knueppel is an industry-recognized expert in rigging and advanced technical aspects of game development. He teaches rigging and game-engine skills, and is formerly a technical director with Big Rooster Studios.
Cori Carani, Adjunct Instructor
Cory Carani teaches workshops in game level-design and game engine skills, based on his many years of professional experience
