SARA R. FARR
CG Illustrator & Animator
Sara at "FarrBetterAnimation.com"
WORK EXPERIENCE:
8/01-Present AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - VISUAL COMMUNICATION Austin, Texas
A two-year community college providing university transfer, workforce training, continuing education, and adult basic education opportunities.
Primary responsibilities as Associate Professor and full-time 3D Animation instructor include:
-Coordinate and develop curriculum for 3D imaging & animation courses
-Design & develop original software training tutorials
-Ensure 3D course content is taught consistently in all instructors' classrooms
-Build & rig models for tutorials
-Assist with in-house training
-Maintain departmental ties within the industry
3/00-3/01 SAPIENT – AUSTIN METRO Austin, Texas
A leading Internet consultant and software developer for business, entertainment, and educational markets.
Primary responsibilities as Graphic Artist included:
-Lead Artist in core development team on individual projects
-Create original art and animation for online learning products
-Create visual interface for web delivered content
-Create interactive client proposals
-Write art specifications & assist with in-house training of art processes
11/99-3/00 HEIDECO Austin, Texas
An online children's book publisher
Primary responsibilities as Senior Online Designer included:
-Design, develop, and publish online interactive books and activities for subscription based web site
-Create original art and animation for online books and activities
-Create original line art for internally developed picture book series
-Direct external sound developer and additional external development for online products
-Research and evaluate new online technologies
6/97-7/99 THE LEARNING COMPANY Minneapolis, Minnesota
A leading developer of educational software
Primary responsibilities as Senior Artist included:
-Assist with writing art specifications for assigned projects
-Create original artwork for project design and development
9/96-2/97 DIGITAL ANVIL Austin, Texas
A developer of multimedia interactive software and films
Primary responsibilities as Interactive Computer Artist included:
-Create artwork for game product design and development
9/93-8/96 LION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Austin, Texas
A developer of computer games and game platform conversions
Primary responsibilities as Senior Graphic Artist included:
-Lead Artist on multiple and individual projects
-Extensive research and knowledge of various software packages
-Assist with writing art specifications for various projects
-Create original artwork for project design and development
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
3D computer software packages include:
-Windows NT: Autodesk 3D Studio Max; NewTek LightWave 3D v.6.5-8.0
-SGI: Alias Power Animator 4.0
-Macintosh: Hash Animation Master 3.0, KPT's Bryce, Strata Studio Pro, Electric Image, and Specular's Infini-D
Other software packages include:
-Windows: Adobe: Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Premiere; Corel Painter; Microsoft: Word, Excel
-Macintosh: Adobe: Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, Premiere,
Camera Work includes:
Oxberry 16mm, Bowlds 16mm
Programming includes:
-3D Studio Max: Maxscript
-Flash Action Scripting
-HTML & CSS
EDUCATION:
1992 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts - Studio Arts
Emphasis in animation and film graphics with strong course studies in life, representational, and abstract drawing.
MEMBERSHIPS:
2004 to present Association for Computing Machinery: SIGGRPAH member
2004 to present International Game Developers Association member
1997 to present Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators
ACTIVITIES:
2005 to present Austin Improv Collective
1995 to present Austin Game Developers Society
2000 to 2003 Austin Tennis League
Winter 1995 Open Water PADI SCUBA certification
Spring 1993 Austin Crew - Sweep Certification
1991 to 1992 Chi Omega Sorority, Phi Chapter - Vice President
1989 to 1992 Chi Omega Sorority, Phi Chapter
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.
