EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts- Digital
Production Arts:
Clemson University, Clemson, SC: May 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Clemson University, Clemson, SC:
December 2003
CompTIA A+ Certification: March 2006
RELEVANT WORK
EXPERIENCE
Lead Instructor of Simulation and Game
Design
Pitt Community College, Greenville,
NC: August 2012-Present
Co-coordinate
the SGD program to develop a curriculum for the students. Develop and teach newly
designed courses as well as create lessons, projects and text book selections.
Develop web based course content and integrate new technologies into the
program.
Adjunct Instructor of Simulation and
Game Design
Western Piedmont Community College, Morganton,
NC: July 2011 – August 2012
Taught
courses in both Digital Effects and Animation Technology and Simulation and
Game Development. Worked with department to design and update the course
material.
Adjunct Professor of Game Design
ITT-Technical College, Greenville, SC:
December 2008 – May 2010
Taught
classes and prepared lessons, labs, and projects for students for Game Design Courses
taught: Level Design (GD375)
Managing Game
Development (GD310) Game
Engines and Production(GD410)
Visual Design
Theory (IT210)
Freelance 3D Artist
Create
3D models from concept art. Create textures and shaders for 3D models. Asset
integration into the Unity Game Engine. Create graphics, cinematics and
animations for visualizations and effects.
Abernethy Videography: May 2013 – July
2013
Enlight
Entertainment: October 2012 – Add February 2013
Digital
Roar Studios: August 2008 – December 2011
MASTER OF FINE ARTS GRADUATE
PROJECTS
Schildermenneke:
August 2007 - February 2008
Lead producer- Developed story and
concept from storyboards to final render.
Primary modeler and texture
artist. Oversaw animation performance and development of new techniques in the creation of digital
graphics.
Shown at: Charleston International Film Festival: Charleston, SC April 2009
Red Stick Film
Festival: Baton Rouge, Louisiana April 2009
Cereal Killer: August 2006 – February 2007
Modeler/Animator -Created sets and dressings
for production. Completed textures and lighting
for art director’s critique. Performed primary and secondary animation.
Shown at: Red
Stick Film Festival: Baton Rouge, Louisiana April 2009
HONORS
AND AWARDS
Best Animated Short Award- Charleston International Film
Festival, April 2009
For Schildermenneke
Speaker- East Coast Game Conference, April
2012
Topic: Production Based Introduction to Zbrush
East Coast Game Conference, April 2015
Topic: Using Playmaker and Unity for Foundational Game Design.
