Monta Que Ruffin
About Monta Que Ruffin
Monta Que Ruffin is an experienced animator currently working at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has held various roles since 2013. He also teaches animation at California College of the Arts and has previously worked as an instructor and advisor at several educational institutions.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Monta Que Ruffin has a significant tenure at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has been employed as an Animator since 2017. His role involves creating character animations that contribute to the storytelling and visual style of Pixar's animated films. Prior to this, he held various positions at Pixar, including Animation Intern in 2013, Fix Animator for one month in 2013, and Crowds Animator from 2015 to 2017. He also served as an Internship Mentor in 2018 and 2019, guiding new talent in the animation field.
Education and Expertise
Monta Que Ruffin earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Computer Animation/Art from the School of Visual Arts, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. This educational background provided him with foundational skills in animation and art, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles within the animation industry.
Teaching Experience
Monta Que Ruffin has contributed to the education of aspiring animators through various teaching roles. He has served as an Animation Instructor at California College of the Arts since 2018. Additionally, he was a Workshop Instructor at the School of Visual Arts from 2018 to 2019 and again from 2020 to 2021. He also held a position as an Instructor at Berkeley City College from 2020 to 2021, where he shared his expertise with students in the animation field.
Previous Employment in Animation
Before his current role at Pixar, Monta Que Ruffin worked at several notable companies in the animation industry. He was an Animator at MPC in Montreal from 2014 to 2015 and completed internships at Framestore and Walsh Family Media in 2010 and 2011, respectively. He also worked as an Anim Coach at ANIMSQUAD LLC from 2020 to 2021, providing guidance and support to fellow animators.
Advisory Roles
Monta Que Ruffin has taken on advisory roles at the School of Visual Arts, serving as a Thesis Advisor for multiple terms, including a three-month period in 2019 and a six-month period from 2020 to 2021. These roles involved mentoring students through their thesis projects, helping them refine their skills and prepare for careers in animation.