ALEXANDRA PIRVU'S WORK PORTFOLIO

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

BA HONS DIGITAL ARTS

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September 2013 - June 2016

Relevant Modules:

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 Digital Photography  (first year 2013-2014)

• Developed an understanding of digital photography.

• Image composition, perspective and tone.

• Gained skills in the scientific principles of photography, including camera optics, imaging techniques, and image manipulation.

• Ability to edit images using Photoshop.

• Skills and techniques in the use of DSLR cameras.

Visual Communication (first year 2013-2014)

• Gained a critical, creative and analytical understanding of the visual imagery in digital media and society.

• Learned to become more visually literate through critiquing and analysing traditional and digital artifacts.

Web Design (first year 2013-2014)

• Gained skills using Dreamweaver and knowledge of HTML and web programming and web publishing.

• Able to develop a complete Web Site by hand coding in HTML.

• Basic skills using Dreamweaver CS6 and apply CSS rules to style a website.

      Graphic Design (first year 2013-2014)

• The module gave an insight into the art and practice of graphic design as well as teaching the use of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe After Effects all with the sole purpose of learning the art of creating a logo design.

• Experience of various elements of graphic design like typography, layout, colour, and motion.

• Learned to use Adobe Illustrator and After Effects to engage in common forms of contemporary design like posters, logos, and title credits.

Digital Effects (first year 2013-2014)

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• An introduction to developing 3d models using Autodesk 3ds Max and composite render outputs into video footage using Adobe After Effects.

• Learned to develop 3d models using polygons, NURBS and subdivision surface using 3ds Max.

• Light and render 3d models using the appropriate software.

• Learned Material Editor basics, application and texture preparation UVW mapping.

• Vehicle rigging, wiring and animation principles using path constraints.

• Optimizing a scene and the use of Motion Blur Render Elements for Compositing.

• Introduction to camera lights and rendering.

Digital Visual Narrative (first year 2013-2014)

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• A module that thought the basic concepts of 2d animation and Adobe Flash the software used to create professional motion graphics pieces.

• Learned to be able to evaluate critically a wide range of designs, develop an original idea on a given theme and use drawings and storyboards.

• Learned to highlight ideas and implement them well within a script.

• Gained skills digital drawing of a character in Adobe Flash, rigged into symbols in order to animate them.

• Digital drawing of the main setting including substantial details that give a background to the story.

• Learned to use proficiently the basic concepts of 2D animation character.

Digital Portfolio (second year 2014-2015)

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• We were thought to create a website using HTML and Dreamweaver in order to create a website to contain our digital work within the form of a portfolio.

• Creating original artwork using digital tools.

• Editing and manipulating acquired multimedia content using suitable software tools.

• Integrating multimedia content into an interactive application.

• Creating a responsive website.

• Website design using HTML5 and CSS3.

• Making sure that the contents of the application comply with copyright laws.

Digital Film-making (second year 2014-2015)

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• This module thought the freedom to use the camera and also editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

• Within this module, I have worked on a series of projects, which concerned making experimental films, documentaries, and fictional all involving group work.

• Developed skills in pre-production.

• A competent use of appropriate production and post-production techniques.

• Create short videos working within the practical constraints of environment, equipment, and technical ability.

Professional Practice (second year 2014-2015)

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• Explored concepts of professionalism and ethics, codes of practice, intellectual property rights, copyright, and data protection.

• Gained understating of the demands of contemporary professional practice in the field of digital media design.

• Good understanding of the project planning and management aspects;

• Thought TV and Film production and pitch as well as future trends in TV and Film.

• Overview of visual effects and post-production industry.​

Professional 3d and Composition (second year 2014-2015)

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• This module had its emphasis on teaching Autodesk Maya and Mudbox as well as the use of green screen and integrating elements within final compositing.

• The module studies the principle and concepts of three-dimensional modelling, digital effects, and compositing using Autodesk and Adobe software.

• Learned to communicate using through the production of basic 3d models and animation.

• Learned to use convincing lighting using Image-based Lighting setup.

• Render using Final Gather Maps.

• Learned to apply materials and aim for the most realistic looking lighting.

• Thought the use of projection, lighting using IBL, street furniture modelling, set extension modelling, cloth simulation, fluid simulation, character animation, green screen extraction, and title sequence.

Visual Effects and Compositing (third year 2015-2016)

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• Focused on the perfection of compositing as well as giving an insight into Nuke.

• A module that offered hands-on training in visual effects and compositing software.

• Learned to integrate live action elements, 3d animation, and visual effects.

• Build and match 2d video elements with 3d environments.

• Model, texture, animate and light a 3D computer graphics object

Computer animation Pipeline (third year 2016-2016)

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• Thought Autodesk Mays with a specific focus on animation, rigging and the use of different dynamics, effects, and simulations.

Managers and organization (third year 2015-2016)

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• This module has increased knowledge in the area of business and helped to gain managerial and organizational skills.

• Develop an understanding of the main theories that inform managerial practice in organizational life.

• Learned about the complexity of managing people and organisations in an increasingly uncertain and global environment.

• Understood the importance of practice and sense making.

• Thought the difference between satisfying and motivating as well as the importance of drives and intrinsic factors.

          Final Year Project (third year 2015-2016)

• Consisted of the creation of a short 30 seconds 3d animation music video, which was a culmination of everything learned throughout the University years.