Webster University School of Communications Nationally Recognized as Toon Boom School

Webster University’s School of Communications (SOC) was recently named a Toon Boom Center of Excellence (COE). The COE designation is a public recognition attesting that a school’s animation program meets a high standard of depth, breadth and quality.   

“This is a wonderful recognition of the caliber of our program and faculty, and our work with professionals to maintain industry standards,” said School of Communications Dean Eric W. Rothenbuhler. “The Center of Excellence designation also provides our students greater access to Toon Boom’s software resources, which is a great asset for everyone.” 

Chris Sagovac, associate professor of animation and chair of the Department of Media Arts, echoed how this recognition speaks to Webster’s people and program. 

“This recognition truly attests to the dedication of our students and faculty and to the quality of our technology and facilities.” 

As a Toon Boom Center of Excellence, SOC animation students will have access to a wide range of Toon Boom tools and programs, including Harmony and Storyboard Pro.  

Harmony and Storyboard Pro are two of the most widely-used professional animation packages for digital 2d production: being used to produce series such as The Cuphead Show, Animaniacs, Centaurworld, The Ghost and Molly McGee, and Central Park, and features including The Princess and the Frog, The Bob’s Burgers Movie, and Space Jam: A New Legacy. Harmony and Storyboard Pro will be accessible to students inside and outside the classroom. 

Webster is one of only 16 schools in the U.S. to earn the COE designation.