I have always had a strong love for dinosaurs and 2D animation/games, so during my first project in my third year of university I took the opportunity to create a 2D animation/gaming concept based around a prehistoric world – focusing on the emotions and expressions of the characters I was creating, along side storytelling and creating storyboards. I named this project ‘Lost in Time’.
The aim of this project was to test and improve myself on my story telling skills and expressions of emotion. Gaining and drawing out emotions from viewers of my work something I enjoy doing, and I wanted to tell an emotional story of the main character and on little companion trying to survive in a dangerous world, and the bond they both shared.
Throughout the project, it will show the stages of development to both characters and the key scene I wish to show them in. I also explain and demonstrate my key sources of inspiration in terms of art style I want to progress in, and the direction of what industry I wish to travel into.
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Proffessional Practice – Elizabeth Baker
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About me
I am a final year BA (Hons) Concept Art student at Teesside University, specialising in 2D animation character design & story telling.
I have a strong love for art and 2D animation/animated games, which is the reason why i strive to work in the animation or gaming industry.
Software Experience
– Photoshop
– Maya
– Procreate
– After Effects
– ZBrush
Employment, Work Experience & Volunteering
- GreenLight (2020) Lead character artist – I acted as lead character artist for my universities 2nd year project, managing the possess of characters developments and supporting those who were developing characters.
- Head Chair (Currently) Teesside University Volleyball Club – I am currently working on bringing back the university’s old volleyball, managing several social media pages and promoting the clubs to gain peoples interests.
- Head chair (2018-2020) Teesside University Karate Club – I acted as head chair for the university’s karate club, where i would have to handle, teach and manage over 20 students at once. I also had to arrange and attend meetings for the management of the club while continuing with my studies.
- Promotional artist (Summer 2020) – During the first national lock down, i was paid to create promotional (posters and key scene) art for a friend who is professionally making their TV series.
Interest
Art and drawing is something i enjoy outside of the class room as well. I often enjoy creating my own characters for games and films i enjoy to play and watch, and creating visuals and bringing these characters to life.
I also enjoy a lot of sport, the main two i practice a lot is volleyball and karate when i’m not working or making own little worlds come to life.
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