Andrew Ward
3D Artist and Game Developer
Graduated from UT Dallas with my Master of Fine Arts Degree, focused on 3D Modeling and Game Design.
I have experience working as a freelance artist as well as with small to mid-sized team projects.
Lived in Korea for 2 years, exploring and experiencing new cultures to better cultivate my own insights and knowledge.
Skills
Programs
Primary
3D Modeling
Sculpting
Texturing
Project Management
Autodesk Maya
Zbrush
Substance Painter
Unity 3D
Marvelous Designer
Scripting
Concept Design
Storyboarding
Lighting
Video Editing
Secondary
Adobe Photoshop
Clip Studio Paint
After Effects
Adobe Premiere
Powerpoint
Languages
English
Korean
C#
Experience
Recent Jobs
Freelance Artist
Contributed Works
2017-2018 Teaching Assistant
University of Texas at Dallas
- Taught and led class discussions in a variety of courses in ATEC
Skills Required and Improved upon Classes Taught / Assisted
- Strong Communication Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Critical Discourse Skills
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Attitudes and Behaviors
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Level Design I
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Level Design II
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Scripting for Games I
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Motion Graphics I
2018 - "Ship to Mars"
The Perot Museum
Game/Simulation
- Concept Design
- 3D Modeling
- UX Design
What
I Did
2017 - "Panopticon"
UT Dallas
Video Game
- Concept Design
- Environment Artist
- Lighting
What
I Did
2016 - "God of Sand"
UT Dallas
Video Game
- Lighting
- Visual Effects
What
I Did
2014-2016 Game Artist
Mish Mash Machine, LLC
- Created 3D and 2D assets for mobile games
Responsibilities
- Creating concept art and splash art for various projects.
- 2D pixel art and animation for mobile games, such as Raising Hell.
- 3D modeling for a canceled project.
2019-2021 English Teacher
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education - 서울세곡초등학교
- Taught English from August 2019 - August 2021 in Seoul, South Korea
Skills Required and Improved upon
- Strong Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Designing Games in Powerpoint
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Conflict Management
- Project Management Skills
2011-Present
Providing 3D and 2D art for private collections and studios.
Education
Achievements
2016-2018
University of Texas at Dallas
M.F.A. - Arts and Technology
Specialization: Indexical Storytelling
Officer of Pre-Production Collaborative 2015-2018
Graduated Cum Laude
2013 - 2015
University of Texas at Dallas
B.A. - Arts and Technology
Specialization: 3D Modeling and Pre-production
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
2009 - 2012
Hill College
A.A.S.
Specialization: Graphic Design and Animation
TEFL Certification