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STUDIO { DAAP
TOOLS { Photoshop & Flash (AS3)
DOWNLOAD { zooexploration.swf
ZOOLOGICAL VIDEO MONTAGE EXPLORATION { This illustrated interactive application is aimed toward users of all ages. The goal is to create a video montage while simultaneously helping the peacock restore its feathers. Attention to usability and user feedback was essential to encourage exploration and successful completion of the goals presented.
STUDIO { Personal
TOOLS { Photoshop & After Effects
PROCESS { download PDF
PAARDEBLOEM { This personal project encompasses my passion for horses and nature. In Dutch, paardebloem, or dandelion, means "horse-flower" and so I decided to take an imaginative approach toward the flight of a dandelion tuft.
* Music from "Kecharitomene" by Loreena McKennitt,
used only for class purposes.
STUDIO { DAAP
TOOLS { Illustrator, Flash & After Effects
PROCESS { download PDF
CONSTELLATIONS { For this class project I created an abstract self-portrait. Although open to interpretation, the imagery and plot of the lion, stars and girl are meant to reflect aspects of my personality by evoking childlike emotions through storytelling and metaphor.
* Music from "Chocolat" by Rachel Portman,
used only for class purposes.
STUDIO { DAAP
TOOLS { Digital Photography, Photoshop & After Effects
FOOD NETWORK TELEVISION BUMPER { This assignment was an exercise in motion graphics, branding, photography, and typography. Since the Food Network is all about delicious eats, I decided to emphasize the ingredients and visual quality of good food.
STUDIO { DAAP
TOOLS { Illustrator, Cinema 4D & After Effects
3D LOGO ANIMATION { This short logo introduction was animated for a fictional tattoo parlour and was created in Maxon Cinema 4D and After Effects.
STUDIO { DAAP
TOOLS { Flash
LETTER TO NUMBER TRANSITION { In this assignment I explored the anatomical relationships between the number 7 and letter F in order to create a visually interesting animation. My goal was to demonstrate the type forms' similarities while still maintaining their integrity.
STUDIO { Lightborne
TOOLS { Photoshop & After Effects
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER : CURIOUS { I created the storyboards and executed the animation for this hand-drawn advertisement. It was done to promote one of the CAC's mission statements, "The CAC is curious."
* Music from "Allegro" performed by Yo-Yo Ma and New York Philharmonic-Kurt Masur, used only for temporary class purposes (an official track will be added soon).
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CONTACT AMANDA BY . . .
PHONE { 513.307.5433
OR EMAIL { amanda@appiarius.com

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI { DAAP 09/06 - Present
Dean's List, Cumulative GPA: 3.9
Expected { BS in Digital Design & Certificate of Creative Writing
Scholarships { Cincinnatus, Cincinnati's Women's Club, and Pepsico
MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL
class of 2006, Honors Student, Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Awards { Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards, Ladies Auxiliary Veterans Art Awards, and Knowledge Works Art Awards

SKILLS
After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Actionscript, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Maxon Cinema 4d, Microsoft Office, digital photography and scanning, drawing and painting. Mac and PC proficient.
ACTIVITIES
DAAP Union, vocal lessons, horseback riding, freelance

LIGHTBORNE
2009 Motion Graphics Intern {
Worked with a team of designers and animators on various graphic and motion based projects.
B-BOOKS PUBLISHING / KIKI MAGAZINE
2009 Graphic/Interactive Intern {
Redesigned and headed the artistic and technical development of the B-books website and Kiki Magazine website. Also illustrated images to be published in Kiki Magazine.
UVPHACTORY {
2009 Motion Graphics Intern {
Worked with a team of designers creating motion graphics and effects for a History Channel special. Also contributed to the production of a music video and other projects.
BAREFOOT ADVERTISING {
2008 Graphic/Interactive Intern {
Contributed to the equity of the Home Made Simple website through team collaboration, designing, and monthly concepts. Also took part in various branding projects within the agency
CCA STABLES {
1999 - 2007 Barn & Horse Assistant {
barn assistant, horse exerciser, substitute teacher, administered medicines and food for all animals.