My name is Alexa Jacalyn Alpern. Welcome! I am an animator and designer whom is creative and diverse. I have earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts Dr. Robert C. Weber Honors Diploma in Applied Media Arts with a concentration in Computer and Traditional Animation, currently I am now on my journey to achieve my Master's of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing with a concentration in Fiction. I am adept in illustrating and creating vibrant captures. My education and work experience has developed my broad artistic ability and put me on a path to design.
Thank you for viewing my portfolio. Please come back again. Fondly, Alexa |
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PROFESSIONAL WORK, INTERNSHIPS & PROJECTS
Ward Beecher Planetarium Halloween Show, Nightlights, Display Children's Case
A N E W E D U C A T I O N A L P L A N E T A R I U M E X P E R I E N C E
Diligently working in collaboration with the Geo-sciences department of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania to produce "The World At Night" planetarium show. The show will educate viewers about the diversity of nocturnal wildlife, as well as give a taste of different constellations of the night sky. Strong ecological values are presented here through animals such as Toads, cats, owls, mice, and more. We aim to target pre-kindergarden through second grade.
Responsible for: Concept Design, Character Design and Environment Design, Texture Art, Storyboarding, Editing, Animation, Digital Painting / Matte Painting
Responsible for: Concept Design, Character Design and Environment Design, Texture Art, Storyboarding, Editing, Animation, Digital Painting / Matte Painting
--- x2 - Time Edinboro Gaming Expo Table Presenter ---
Graphic Design Internship/Instructor for Camp Woodward's Digital Media Camp. Working with youth, teaching digital arts, bringing their ideas to life. Photography, Film and Video, Graphic Design. Additionally creating a part time Game Creation Camp for kids interested in game development. Using Scratch and Game Maker 8.1 allowing hands on experience in these new easy to use programs. |
AMATEUR / PROFESSIONAL FIGURE SKATING CAREER
Gold Medalist Moves in the Field / Silver Medalist Freestyle
Figure Skating Resume |
Additionally to my artistic path, for 13 years I competed and trained at the University of Delaware's Ice Arena. I was coached under Olympic Medalists' Ron Ludington and Barbara Roles Williams. Highly accomplished with a diversified solid athletic training background and proven success. |
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