Courtney Kent
About Courtney Kent
Courtney Kent is a Department Manager at Pixar Animation Studios, where she has worked since 2011. She holds an MFA in Computer Art with a focus on Lighting and Texturing from the Academy of Art University and has previous experience as a Production Coordinator at Pixar and in Broadcast Design at Indigo Films.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Courtney Kent has been employed at Pixar Animation Studios since 2011, serving as a Department Manager for 13 years. In this role, Kent oversees various departmental functions, contributing to the studio's renowned animation projects. Prior to this position, Kent worked as a Production Coordinator at Pixar from 2008 to 2011, where responsibilities included coordinating production schedules and facilitating communication among teams.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Kent holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Computer Art with a focus on Lighting and Texturing from the Academy of Art University, where Kent studied from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, Kent earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, attending from 1999 to 2003. This educational background provides a solid foundation in both artistic and technical aspects of animation.
Previous Experience in Broadcast Design
Before joining Pixar, Courtney Kent worked at Indigo Films as a Broadcast Designer from 2005 to 2008. In this role, Kent was involved in creating visual content for various broadcast media, gaining valuable experience in design and production processes. This experience contributed to Kent's skill set, which is applied in current responsibilities at Pixar.