Biography
Alyssa is currently based in Brooklyn, NY, but grew up in Orange County, CA. Pursuing an M.A. in Visual Development with a B.F.A in Film.
Alyssa discovered her passion for animation once she combined her love for drawing and video editing. She went on to produce a short film for her thesis, "The Light Within," where she found her appreciation for Visual Development. She also enjoys the organization that comes with planning production and hopes to dip her toes in production coordinating as well.
Alyssa hopes to pursue a career in Character Design or Production Coordinating in the near future and will one day be an Art Director down the line.
Skills
Roles
- Advanced
- Basic
- Basic
- Basic
- Basic
Software
- Advanced
Work Experience
2021 – Present day
Character Design
Freelance
Met weekly with director and background designer to discuss new tasks. Modified characters to align with director's style and vision. Revised deliverables by addressing any creative/technical issues.
2022 – 2023
Executive Assistant
Alinco IT, Inc.
Coordinated and scheduled meetings on a weekly basis. Communicated with technicians about their work queues and deadlines. Performed all other applicable duties as assigned by Executives.
2021 – 2021
Creative Development Mentee
Women In Animation
Examined how to asses what is and what isn't working with a project.
Discussed how to be specific in feedback and how to apply feedback given.
Networked with fellow women in the industry.
Education
2021 – 2023
Masters of Arts
Academy of Art University
Visual Development
Relevant Course Work:
- Character Design for Animation
- Fundamentals of Environments and Props
- Perspective for Characters and Environments
- Visual Elements of Story
- Storyboard Principles
2017 – 2021
Bachelors of Fine Arts
Syracuse University
Film
Relevant Course Work:
- Previz for Animation
- Experimental Animation
- Intro to Illustration
- Storyboarding
- Screenwriting