Andrew Wilson
Animator
919-619-6755
andrew@awgraphics.com

JOB OBJECTIVE
To animate and create compelling character performances for a gaming company.

EDUCATION
2006-2007     The School of Communication Arts     Raleigh, NC
Associates Degree in Applied Sciences in Digital Animation
Graduated Salutatorian
Major Course Work:
Character Modeling    Character Rigging    Environmental Modeling    Lighting     Character Animation
Group Project    Portfolio &  Self Promotion    Flash Animation    Character Design

2000-2004     The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill     Chapel Hill, NC
Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art
Major Course Work:
Life Drawing     Painting     Sculpture     Intaglio     Mixed Media

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Windows and Mac proficient, Alias Maya, Motion Builder, 3d Studio Max, Character Studio, Pixelogic zBrush, Skymatter Mudbox, 
Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator,  Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Frontpage, HTML, PHP, MySQL proficient

INDUSTRY SKILLS
Proficient with human and creature movement, acting, staging, character performance, weight and timing; modeling, UV mapping, texturing, rigging, skinning, painting weights.

EXPERIENCE
6/07-9/07    How Machines Work      Evanston IL
Lead Animator/ Character TD
 · Rig and animate characters for in engine use
 · Rig and animate characters for use in cutscenes
 · Assist in modeling environment and props
 · Assist with character texturing

3/07-Present    Firebreather Studios     Raleigh NC
Animation Intern
 · Animate designated scenes for productions

8/05-Present    Rob Moore and Associates     Chapel Hill NC
Web Design/Freelance
 · Integrate PHP shopfronts into new and existing websites
 · Establish independent work environment with strict project timelines

 1/05-Present    AWGraphics    Chapel Hill NC
Owner/Designer/Artist
 · Design and implement websites for small to medium sized businesses
 · Administrative duties include client communication and billing

AWARDS
School of Communication Arts Gallery Show    Spring 2007    Raleigh NC
 · Digital Animation Excellence Award
 · Best in Category – Animated Short:  “Rain Protectors”

Macon Georgia Film & Video Festival     Spring 2007    Macon GA
 · Honorable Mention – Animated Short:  “2 If By Crook”

School of Communication Arts Gallery Show     Fall 2006     Raleigh NC
 · Best in Category – Animated Short:  “2 If By Crook”
 · Best in Category – Storyboard
 · Best in Category – Walk with Attitude cycle
 · Best in Category – Weight Lift Animation
 · Honorable Mention – Storyboard