1. Experience
Max Planck Institute,
Germany (International
Placement)
3D Artist
September 2014 - August 2015
∵ 6 months studying at Reutlingen
University, 6 months at the Max
Planck Institute as a 3D Artist
∵ Expanded knowledge and
experience of 3D modelling and
animation, creating a variety of
objects, environments and fully-
rendered scenes
∵ Utilised and experimented with VR
technology, including Leap Motion
and the Oculus Rift
Mr. Bens Fancy Dress Shop
Shop Assistant
October 2012 - May 2013
∵ Created and edited graphic
content for the company's website
∵ Worked behind the cash register,
serving and assisting clients with
items to buy or hire
∵ Developed my time management,
etiquette and interpersonal skills in
a working environment
Technical Skills
Autodesk 3ds Max
Unity
Vicon Blade
Adobe Photoshop & Flash Professional
Microsoft Office & Visual Studio
NCH Software
shaun|dodd
shaun.dodd@student.shu.ac.uk https://vimeo.com/shaundodd +44 7772 641 472
I seek a career that allows me to unleash my artistic flair and talent. I want to be able to grab dreams, stories and visions and
communicate them through animation; to invoke presence and personality into a teeming variety of characters and allow them
in turn to invoke emotion into my audience.
Education
Sheffield Hallam University September 2011 - Present
BSc. Games Software Development
Professionalism and Communications 73% Computer Architecture 40%
Systems, Organisation, Objects and Data 65% Mathematics for Graphics 51%
Introduction to Games Development 64% Fundamentals of Programming 40%
Professional Development Project 77% Web Application Development 47%
BSc. Honours Interactive Media with Animation
3D Animation Project Effective Design for Multimedia Scripting and Animation
Virtual Reality Designing and Developing E-Learning Systems
My coursework for Games Software Development was nominated for 'Best Undergraduate Game of the Year' and displayed in the 2012 Sheffield
Creative Spark exhibition.
Haybridge High School & Sixth Form September 2004 - June 2011
Three A-Levels in IT, Psychology and History (Grade C)
Eight A-C GCSE grades, including English, Mathematics and Double Science
Achievements
Participation in Games Britannia
∵ Collaborated with a programmer to create artwork, 2D sprites and models for a fully-working game, designed by
school students
∵ Worked under pressure of time, routinely carried out quality checks and cooperated with the students to complete a
functioning, well-designed product
∵ Created the winning title during the second year
Key member of Hagley Theatre Group
∵ Worked alongside actors of varying age and skill for four years, maintaining a consistently bright, positive attitude,
especially around new members
∵ Significantly improved my ability to work under pressure, my confidence and experience at cooperating with, and
leading, a group
∵ Was awarded the Tim Weller shield for my patience, problem handling and excellent leadership
∵
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze & Silver
∵ Planned and completed a three-day orienteering exercise within a small group
∵ Completed three distinct voluntary activities for 3-4 months each; Badminton, theatre and as a coaching assistant for a
U-16 football team
Referees
Dr Adrian Oram
Sheffield Hallam University
a.oram@shu.ac.uk
+44 1142 256 843
Betty Mohler, PhD
Research Group Leader of Biological Cybernetics
betty.mohler@tuebingen.mpg.de
+49 7071 601 217
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