Darren Smith
28 Lodge Close Stoke D' Abernon Cobham Surrey KT11 2SQ
Tel: 01932 865916 Email: darrensmith559@yahoo.co.uk
Personal Profile
I am in my third year studying Computer Graphics seeking a placement opportunity in the Games or Multimedia industry to utilise my skills and creativity and add to my experience. My course has provided me with a balance of technical and artistic skills required to make a step forward in my career aspirations.
Education and Qualification
Kingston University, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey (2008-present)
Computer Graphics technology BSc (Hons)
Modules Studied
Introductory Physics
Fundamental Programming Concepts
Numerical and Mathematical Techniques
Computer Generated Imagery 1 and 2 and Advanced
Digital Moving Images and Digital Image Composting
Graphics Software Embedded Language Programming – Python
Project Designs & Investigation Skills
Computer animation
Multimedia Advanced
Visual thinking & Structures
University College for the Creative Arts, Farnham, Surrey (2007-2008)
Diploma in foundation Studies in Art and Design (with a graphic design pathway)
King Edward School, Sixth form, Witley, Surrey (2005 – 2007)
A level: Art and Design, ICT
More House School, Frensham, Surrey 1998 – 2005
8 GCSE’s including Maths and English grade C and above
Design skills
As part of my course I have been required to use the following skills: creative ideas, drawing and visual skills, image making and problem solving.
Typography, Compositing, 3D Modelling and Texturing
Technical Skills
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and Premiere and After Effects,
Flash
Maya
Nuke
Microsoft
Group Projects
1 minute Film documentary about IMAX. Role: Recorded sound and editing
30 sec stop frame animation: the group created a 30 second clip on food wastage. Role: research, editing and assisting with appropriate text and music
The Productions involved the use of Photoshop and Premiere. It also allowed me to get a feel of working in a team. I managed to obtain an above average grade.
Work Experience
Game Production Project
February 2012 – Present
Designing the game level using Photoshop and illustrator for a 3D 2d scrolling game and assisting in animating the character. Working In a group of Programmers and Artists.
Game Production Workshop
May 2011-July 2011
Artist: Design the game level and Title Screen of a 2D plat former game called Vodoo Vanguard. Worked in a group of 2nd and 3rd Programmers and Artists.
Cancer Research shop, Cobham High Street, Cobham, Surrey
Dec 2008-July 2009
Volunteer Assistant: Stocking, customer care and helping at the tills.
General Assistant, Shoots Garden Centre, Cobham, Surrey
April 2008-Dec 2008
Weekend assistant: looking after the plants and providing customer care
Part -time Office Assistant, HKS TECH Ltd, Surrey
July 2007 -Sept 2007
I gained useful skills in the area of organisation, customer care and creative production
Interests
Enjoy playing video games, reading graphic novels, Football and outdoor activities
Reference
References will be supplied on request