High School Project
Resume:
Michelle Spackman
Novi, MI, 48377
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Profile: My name is Michelle Spackman, I am a 2012 Graduate from Kendall College of Art and Design with a bachelors degree in Digital Media studies with a focus on 2D animation and digital illustration.
Portfolio: http://albinoraven.prosite.com/59903/bio
Relevant Core Classes Taken:
Advanced Rhetoric
Oral Rhetoric Imaging for Game
Animation and Film
Concept and Production Art
Imaging And Animation Professional Studio
Digital Media Thesis I and II
Sequential Art
Animation 1 and 2
Interactive Design
Computer Skills:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe
Illustrator
Flash
AfterEffects
Garage Band
Microsoft Office
Awards:
- Kendall College of Art And Design Portfolio Scholarship
- The Lion King Fan Art Archive Artist of the Month; October 2010
- Various High School City, State, and National Awards
- High School Scholastic Silver Keys
- Various Features on Deviant Art
Scholarships:
$10,000 Kendal College of Art and Design Portfolio Scholarship Portfolio Review Upon Entering Kendall
Relevant Internships:
Intern in Advertisement
TRW Automotive 12025 Tech Center Drive,
Livonia Michigan 734-***-**** June 2011-August 2011 Skills in Advertisement, Group Organization and Graphic Design
Freelance Work:
-Various commissions from Deviant Art I have developed quite a fan based on Deviant Art thanks to my lion king and Disney inspired work. Every month I have at least a few commissions ranging from $5-$50.
- Various commissions from The Lion King Fan Art Archive A huge fan of Disney's The Lion King, I grew decently popular on this website, and was able to get a few animal based commissions ranging from $5-$50
- Various commissions from Fur Affinity A website for animal, anthro, and furry lovers, I fit right in with my love for animals. I have received many commissions ranging from $5-$50.
Employment History:
- Cashier
McDonalds
21050 Haggerty Road Novi,
MI
May 2010 - August 2010
- Doggy Day Care Li'l Nell's Pet Salon
1320 South Commerce Road Walled Lake, MI 48390
April 2008-August 2008
- Busser Red Robin
3003 Commerce Crossing Commerce Township, Michigan
October 2007-April 2008
Class Projects:
TRW Automotive Graphic Design Projects:
Worked with my supervisor, her supervisors, and people all over the world to make advertisements for a German auto show
Group Papers or Presentations, in which I had to work and organize with other people to complete a project.
Edgy Veggies:
A project geared towards getting kids into healthy snack choices, The Edgy Veggies was a project promoting veggie chips and snacks. This was a group project where I was in charge of character design and animation
Danielle-A-Saurus: My thesis animation, humorously expressing the importance of a balanced diet. This is a frame by frame animation.
Zombie Game: An in-progress, in depth Zombie Apocalypse board game, fueled by my interest in post- apocalyptic ideas, and of course, my love for Zombie movies.
Happy Holidays E-Card: A silent, frame by frame animation I did when I was interning at TRW. It had to be sensitive to all faiths, and show some sort of recognition towards TRW.
SUPER: A huge, class project in my Professional Studio class in which we are rotoscoping and adding effects to a Kendall made film where all the students are Super Heros. I worked on frame by frame rotoscoped animation and added effects.
Community Service:
-Pony Parties
Leading under privileged children around on ponies for parties. High participation, Pony leader and handler Responsibilities included leading the ponies and making sure the children were safe upon them.
Various Animal Rescues: Finding starving and injured stray animals of all sorts An animal lover, I have always been on the look out for an animal in need. I rescue them, then find a foster home or shelter that is willing to take them. I have had many success stories.
Education and Training:
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State Grand Rapids
2D Animation
2008-2012
International Experiences:
TRW Internship
Other:
While working at TRW we were in constant contact with people all over the world, pulling together and advertising for an auto show that took place in Germany.
Joint USA, UK, and Swiss Citizenship
References:
- Margaret Fizgerald
Creative Director of TRW Automotive
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- William Fischer
Head of the Digital Media Department at Kendall College of Art and Design ****@**********.***
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