Saul Bass
	Student Academy Award

The Student Academy Award was designed by famed animator and graphic designer Saul Bass. An Oscar winner for his 1968 documentary, "Why Man Creates," Bass is credited with having revolutionized the design of film credits by using creative animation to replace the simple listing of names.

Some of his work, such as the title designs for "The Man with the Golden Arm" and "Walk on the Wild Side" have become classic examples of the craft. Among his other designs are the titles for "The Seven Year Itch," "Around the World in 80 Days," "Vertigo," "Anatomy of a Murder," "Exodus," "West Side Story" and "Goodfellas."

Bass created five Academy Award Presentation posters, an artful pentad which evoked the pride and respect he felt for the Academy, to which he devoted a remarkable amount of his time and talent. He was a passionate, articulate and amusing contributor to nine years of debates as a member of the Academy's Board of Governors, and he was an effective champion on the Board for documentary and short films.

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