My Background
Personal Profile
Mohammad Saffar is a seasoned 3D animation professional who began his journey by teaching himself 3D Max when resources were scarce. He later earned a BFA in Graphic Communication, where he enhanced his skills in 2D and 3D animation. His career started in 2008 as a Director and 3D Generalist for animation projects.
He also founded Emma Animation Magazine to support Iranian animation artists. After earning an MFA in Digital Production Arts from Clemson University, Mohammad found his passion for teaching and now inspires future animators as a faculty member at Claflin University.
Education
2020-2023
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
MAster of Fine Art
Digital Production Arts
Mohammad Saffar earned his MFA in Digital Production Arts from Clemson University, where his industry experience led to a teaching role in 3D animation. He also worked on short films like Papel and Knight Time Story as a Lighting and Rendering Artist.
2006-2010
SOORE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Mohammad Saffar earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Communication, where he refined his 2D and 3D animation skills through formal coursework. During his studies, he also further developed his passion for photography, which he initially learned from his father. This education laid the foundation for his animation career.
I began my journey into 3D animation at a time when resources were scarce. Without access to the internet or specialized books, I relied on the help documentation within 3D Max to teach myself the intricacies of the software. This experience laid the foundation for my passion and commitment to mastering animation. When I later pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Graphic Communication, I was able to enhance my self-taught skills by taking university courses in animation and illustration. These courses deepened my understanding of both 2D and 3D animation, allowing me to develop a more well-rounded expertise.
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