CURRICULUM VITAE
Timothy O’Connell
46 Cyncoed Road,
Cyncoed,
Cardiff
CF23 5SH
Telephone Number: Mobile 07547060369
Driving Licence Full Licence since January 2007 – No Convictions – No Accidents
Personal Statement |
I am a conscientious dedicated worker and my goal is to be a successful video game designer. My speciality is in CGI. I have a strong background within theatre production and film making giving me an advantage when it comes to certain factors such as character movement, lighting, sound and visual composition.
I created a promotional video for a recruitment site where I was highly praised for the quality and production speed. I have also collaborated with fellow designers for a project set by "EA Bright Light" studios and an animation project set by animator, Ian Goldstone.
Academic |
2008-2011 University of Wales Newport
Computer Games Design BA (Hons) 2:2
2007 – 2008 University of Wales Newport
Foundation Course (Art and Design) Merit
2005- 2007: St Davids Catholic College , Cardiff
‘A’ Levels Media A
Performing arts Merit
2000-2005: Corpus Christi High School , Cardiff
Mathematics, English ,Sciences (Double Award) , History and Religious Studies at Grade C, and,
Drama, ICT and Welsh
Technical Skills:
q Autodesk Maya
q Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Premiere, After Effects and Sound Booth
q Unreal 3 Engine (Basic knowledge Self Taught)
q Unity Engine
q FL Studio (Self Taught)
Work Experiences |
Freelance
Whilst an undergraduate I contributed to several projects ,using my animation and design skills . The most successful of these was a promotional video for a recruitment agency website.
Howells Solicitors, Cardiff
I worked at Howells Solicitors for two summer vacations each lasting three months as Office Junior, responsible for Photocopying, making Tea/Coffee, moving office furniture opening and sorting mail. These situations gave me the experience of working in a typical office environment on a regular basis, and with regular hours.
BBC, Bristol
Work experience at BBC Bristol whilst at Secondary school. I gained experience in how various departments work together to create TV programs and appreciated the importance of communication between those departments.
What do I do in my spare time? |
I am a Volunteer for a local registered charity, Heath Hospital Lourdes Group based in South Wales . The group takes handicapped and disadvantaged children and young adults on holiday to Lourdes in the South of France., and day trips in the UK to them parks.
q I’m currently Working on a personal projects.
q I’m producing my own music in my spare time.
q I’m always looking into ways of improving my skills to achieve best results out of my work even if it isn’t part of the module.
Referees | |
On request |
