Media Adapting

So here are some images of media adapting I created for a Multimedia and Web class trough AI Pittsburgh.

Cover Letter

ASHLEY JAY COTTON

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am writing to you in regards to an entry level or internship position as a foot in the door to the graphic design and media arts industry.

After completing previous degrees in Creative & Expressive Therapies and a Fine Arts Foundation in my home country of England, I found myself uninspired in Therapy and hungry to be directly involved in my passion and interest in media arts and animation.  This realization has inspired me to return to academia to gain an education in my desired field.  Therefore, I am currently studying Media Arts & Animation at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division.

Whilst gaining experience in media arts and improving my art skills and techniques, I am currently working in the South Burlington School district whilst I develop my portfolio through freelance design, video production and various media art classes.  I believe I have the maturity and passion to be an asset in a creative company whilst developing my skills.

To tell you a bit more about myself: I am a highly motivated person and have found I’m very adaptable in new environments.  I enjoy meeting new people and collaborating with others.  I am both Mac and PC proficient and enjoy working in a creative, fast paced environment.  My interest thus far has been character design and storyboarding but I’m also very interested in learning all aspects of the media arts industry including graphic design and marketing.

Thank you for your time and I appreciate your consideration in being a part of your team as well as assisting in my professional development.

Kind regards,

Mr. Ash. J. Cotton

Resume

ASHLEY JAY COTTON

Goal:
Gain exposure and experience in the media arts and animation industry to fuel my creative drive and passion for animation.  Develop my interest and skills in Character Design and Storyboards.

Education:
Media Arts & Animation – The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online Division
May 08 – Present

BA Creative and Expressive Therapy – Derby University, Derby, UK
Sept 03 – May 06

BTEC Diploma in Fine Art – Loughborough School of Art and Design, Loughborough, UK Sept 01 – May 02

Experience:
‘School’s Out,’ Head Counselor. Chamberlain Elementary School. South Burlington, VT Duties include working with children, overseeing activities and counselors, organizing and leading art and craft, gym activities, develop and administer an animation & art club.
Nov 07 – Present

Freelance media work, slideshow/film
J A Morrissey Williston, VT, Dec 08

Freelance design work, ‘Team Ma Dukes,’ T-Shirt design, Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer Team, Oct 08

Freelance design work.  ‘School’s Out’ Summer Program T-shirt design, Chamberlain Elementary School, South Burlington, VT, July 08

Barne’s and Noble Bookseller, Retail Clerk, South Burlington, VT, customer service, stock and sales Dec 07 – June 08

Technology:
Mac & PC Proficient……….Adobe Photoshop……….Illustrator……….Flash………. AutoDesk Maya……….Garage Band……….Microsoft Office

Awards and Honors:
Managing Director of a Young Enterprise Company.  2000/01
Student Course Representative at Derby University.  2004/05

Hobbies & Interests:
Painting……….Sketching……….Animation……….Running……….Rock Climbing………. Swimming……….Cycling……….Snowboarding……….Traveling……….Reading……….

Portfolio & References available upon request

Random Art Work

So here is a collection of some of my random art work.  Its not in any particular order so you might see a finished image before you see the quick sketches that it came from.  I love to hear comments on my work to help improve my skills and to gain more ideas for my work.  I hope you enjoy them.

Illustration Classes

Here is some more work for the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division.  This was work for a Visual Indication class and Theory of Color class.

Drawing Class

Here are some pieces of work I created for a Drawing Class at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division.

Perspective Class

These are hand drawn images I created for my perspective class for the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division.

Ello’ world!

Welcome to my word press.  This is the site of Mr Cotton’s art work and blogs.
This site will be used predominately for my art work to post and to make connections with other artists, designers and animators
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hand drawn image