USC has hired Steve Tatham as faculty and director of the School of Cinematic Arts’ Themed Entertainment Program. The school announced the appointment October 13.
Tatham most recently served as executive creative director of Epic Universe. Before that, he was vice president of creative for Universal Studios Japan, working with Japanese properties including Godzilla, Attack on Titan and Sailor Moon. He also held creative leadership roles at Walt Disney Imagineering.
USC’s bachelor’s program draws from several disciplines to develop location-based experiences for theme parks, zoos, museums, restaurants and retail spaces. The announcement did not give a start date.
Source: USC School of Cinematic Arts.