Biography
Ian Holmes teaches Digital Cinema, Animation and Computer Graphics in the Art Computer Graphics Department at Cypress College. Ian holds a B.F.A. in Design & Commerial Photography from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA
Professor Holmes' professional experiences include photography, film, animation, web design, and graphic design for textile screen printing. Ian owns a graphic design & fashion company named Fast Kitty. Fast Kitty is a clothing line and animated cartoon character.
Professor Holmes states, "I'm passionate about film, animation, video, digital cinema and new technology in general. I've been an Apple fan boy since 1984. Everyone has a story to tell. Why not tell your's through cinema? If you love movies, art and technology you're my people!"
Courses Professor Holmes teaches include,
ACG 104/105 - Intro to 3D Graphics
ACG 107 - Motion Graphics
ACG 109 - Video Production
ACG 110 - History of Animation/Technology
ACG 180/181 - Digital Video
ACG 182 - Digital Cinematography
ACG 183 - Preproduction for Filmmakers
ACG 185 - Documentary Digital Cinema
ACG 186 - Wedding & Event Videography
ACG 187 - Motion Graphics II
ACG 188 - Video Production II
ACG 189 - Digital Cinematography II
ACG 191 - Film Noir Genre
ACG 192 - Great Directors of Cinema
Passions:
My lovely wife and my two adorable daughters
Film/Cinema/Animation/Art/Design
Teaching
Sports:
Motorcycling
Mountain Biking
Windsurfing
Ocean Kayaking
Hobbies:
Photography
Making movies
Building web sites
Designing T-Shirts
Favorite Film Genres: Film Noir and Animation
Motto: Life's an advenure and every day is a new opportunity for excitement.