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kayla_sliger@live.com
717.309.5301
118 White Tail Lane, Windsor PA 17366
Kayla Sliger
Skills
Media Arts
Traditional
2D Animation
3D Animation
General
Create efficient, rigged models
Create fluid 3D animations
Skillfully translate 2D concept art into a 3D medium
Demonstrate exceptional time-management
Work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Display keen attention to detail, spelling and grammar
Express thoughts via written and verbal communication
Effectively communicate concept designs through sketches
Create story-driven animations
Implement convincing physics into animations
Convey fluid, believable movement
Convey accurate anatomy in a variety of subjects
Render illustrations in a wide variety of mediums
Design and illustrate characters and scenery
Apply green-screen/keying techniques
Assign convincing audio and sound-effects to video
Design complex graphics using a variety of programs
Apply the elements of art and design into the composition
Unwrap and texture models
Education
Bachelor of Science - Media Arts and Animation
June 2014
GPA: 3.3
Commercial Art June 2011
GPA: 3.4
The Art Institute of York - Pennsylvania
York County School of Technology
Publishings
PA Wildlife Journal Birds & Mammals 2010
Red Tailed Hawk illustration page 151
The Sketchbook Project: Limited Edition vol 5,
Fallen Dragon Art House Co-op, Brooklyn page 55
PA Liquor Control Board 2010
Rain on your Parade Poster distributed in PA
Software
Adobe Autodesk
Toon Boom Harmony
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
After Effects
Premier Pro
Audition
Flash
3ds Max
Maya
Mudbox
Storyboard Pro
Stage
Microsoft
Word
Excel
Windows and Mac
Powerpoint
media arts & animation
Experience
Related
Other
Sears Associate- Galleria Mall York, PA
Seasonal November-December 2013
Restocked, sorted and received new products

Volunteer
York OFA, York, PA
Painted business-related mural in office, 2012
York Little Theatre Volunteer, York, PA
Painted the castle for the set of Dracula 2010
Student Ambassador- Harrisburg, PA
People to People: Traveled to China to learn about
Chinese culture and customs, Summer 2007
Jewish Community Center, York PA
Painting collaborative mural, March 2014
Rabbit Transit, York PA - January 2014-June 13
Character Designer and Animator
Worked with a group to create an animation
for Rabbit Transit. Developed characters
according to client-supplied story concept.
Awards and Commendations
Penn Cinema 60 second film fest- Peoples Choice
Dudley & Fitz Lititz, PA 2013
2014 The Aggravating Lizard, Snake Nuggets, Appletail
2013 Architecture Dragons, Clockwork, Sci-fi
2012 The Chasm, Cerberus, Graphite
Digital Design Experience- Art Institute of York, PA
Selected Pieces:
Rock the Canvas- Peoples Choice Art Institute of York, PA
Social Point- Dragon City Fanart Contest
April 2014 - 1st Place
Felidae dragon design incorporated into Dragon City
Facebook game.
Art Institute of York, PA
Perfect Attendance - Summer 11, Fall 11,
Winter 12, Spring 12, Summer 12, Fall 12, Winter 13,
Spring 13, Summer 13
Deans List - Summer 2013
Honor Roll -Summer 2012, Winter 2013
Tiger and Dragon team mural, 2013
Wayne Whites gallery installation, York PA
Assisted building the models, March 2014