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Edward Ryves

Flat 4 Thorpe Hamlet Lodge Thorpe Road Norwich Norfolk NR1  1EP · 07743922482 D.O.B: 05/06/1987

OBJECTIVE A graduate Creative Artist – With Majors in 3D Art for Games Design with a Graphic design and general Art and Design background.

EDUCATION Edexcel Intermediate GNVQ Art and Design, Chesterfield College, Chesterfield, June 2004. Grade: Pass Related course work: 2D & 3D Visual Language, Materials, Techniques & Technology, Exploring Others’ Work, Working to a Brief, Art Techniques and Design Craft Techniques. NOCN Digital Design Studies: Photoshop, Chesterfield College, Chesterfield, June 2004. Grade: 1 Credit at Level 2 Related course work: An introduction on how to use Adobe Photoshop. NOCN Additional Visual Studies, Chesterfield College, Chesterfield, July 2005. Grade: 6 Credit at Level 1 and 6 at Level 2 Related course work: Drawing & Painting – Skills, Techniques & Processes. Introduction to Printmaking. City & Guilds Level 2 Key Skills in Information and Communication Technology, Chesterfield College, Chesterfield, November 2005. NOCN Additional Visual Studies, Chesterfield College, Chesterfield, June 2006. Grade: 12 Credits at Level 3 Related course work: Drawing & Painting. NOCN Digital Design Studies, Chesterfield College, Chesterfield, August 2006. Grade: 3Credits at Level 2 Related course work: Digital Technique – 3D Studio Max. Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma Graphic Design, Chesterfield College, Chesterfield, June 2006. Grade (Triple): Pass – Pass – Pass. Related course work: Drawing Development,  Historical and Contextual, Materials, Techniques and Processes, Ideas and Concepts, Visual Communication, Art and Design: Exploration, Application and Realisation, Design Methods Professional Practice, Type and Letter Forms, Typographic Design, Desktop Publishing – Computer Applications, Words and Images, Graphic Image Making, Information Graphics, Mixed Media Image Making and Personal and Professional Development. Foundation Degree in Games Art and Design, Norwich University College of the Arts, Norwich, June 2008. Grade: Pass Related Course Work: (NOTE TO MARKER ON SUBMISSION FMPA2: I have not yet received my certificate for my FDA. So I’m unable to finish this section because the relevant information for would be on that certificate.) BA Honours’ in Games Art and Design, Norwich University College of the Arts, Norwich, June 2009. Grade: Pending Related Course Work: (NOTE TO MARKER ON SUBMISSION FMPA2: I have not yet received my certificate for my FDA. So I’m unable to finish this section because the relevant information for would be on that certificate.)

SKILLS/ABILITIES Research Having Good Research skills has been fundamental to my work in both Graphic Design and Games Art and Design. I have contacted industry professionals for their thoughts and advice when researching. I have to make sure I’m up to date with Technical skills and Program releases. I try to make sure I use many different sources of information to get a board and in-depth understanding of my research topics. Working to Briefs and Deadlines I have been working to deadlines and briefs since I started College and I have an in-depth understanding of time management, making sure I stick to the brief and make sure it is constantly referred to thorough out a project. I feel that time management is an integral part of working in the creative industries and I’m constantly trying to improve these skills and I’m getting better with each project. 3D Modelling – Character and Creature Design I have been modelling for three years now. I can use: Silo, Maya and Zbrush for 3D modelling. I’m currently learning how to use Mudbox. I can Low-ploy Model, High-poly sculpt and polypaint. I also have basic knowledge of Rigging, weight painting, texturing (using Adobe Photoshop) and how to make UVs for texturing. To see finished pieces and workflow, I have an online portfolio and a Project blog from my FMP of the BA course. See: www.eddryves.artistportfolio.net and www.eddryves.wordpress.com Graphic Design I studied Graphic design for two years before the Games design course but I still try to keep up with graphic design practises and workflow. I can use Adobe Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop for graphic design work.

Related Hobbies and Interests

• I read and I’m a fan of Graphic novels and their art.
• I spend some of my spare time painting Warhammer miniatures for my friends.
• I play and keep up to date with computer games and games theory.
• I watch special effect films and may other types of film.
• I watch animation Films and TV shows.