Peter Weishar is a professor of themed experiences at the University of Central Florida’s School of Performing Arts. Most recently, Weishar served as dean of Florida State University’s College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance program and as dean of the Savannah College of Art and Design’s School of Entertainment Arts. Weishar also served as a professor of computer animation and new media, as well as acting director of the animation program at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. He is the author of three books on animation arts and has private sector experience in design and animation development management and has worked with many video and new media technology companies, as well as creative firms and advertising agencies. He earned his degree at Union College in 1983 and studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and Tel Aviv University.