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Welcome to my

Portfolio

Hello, My name is

Or you can call me Alex. I recently graduated from Purdue with a B.S. in Animation and minoring in Art & Design studio, currently pursuing an M.F.A. in Animation at SCAD. 

​I've always liked drawing and painting and have been doing so since I was a little child. I've spent hours watching YouTube and have done tons of study online to help me, but taking on a minor is a chance for me to strengthen my skills and improve them further. 

As much as I like drawing, I don't want to solely focus on that for all 4 years of college. I want something new but complementary. Animation is a major that is extremely interesting for me. I want to learn the behind-the-scenes of all these stunning movies, animations, and games, the steps being taken, the pipeline, and how I can take part in creating something great.

The following are some of my favorite projects and artworks, they are also examples of what I'm capable of. 

Thao Nguyen

Education

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN

Animation, M.F.A.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY 

PURDUE POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Computer Graphics Technology: Animation, B.S.

Minor in Art and Design Studio 

Graduated with Distinction


 

Skills

Experience

CASE-MATE

R&D Intern

• Assisting in the creation of 3D models and CAD renderings for product concepts and prototyping

• Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing to early-stage ideation, concept development, and user-centered design improvements

• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, software engineering, and design teams

Maya, Photoshop, After Effects, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Illustrator, Unreal Engine 5, Agisoft Metashape, Houdini, Cinema 4D

BONSAI

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Modeling and sculpting done with Maya and ZBrush. Textures done with Agisoft Metashape, Substance Painter and Substance Designer. 

ENVIRONMENTS

Short environment projects while experimenting different styles and aesthetics. Modeling done with Maya. Textures done with Substance Painter. 

02.

Responsible for set dressing, lighting, and animation
STILLS

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Compilation of my 3D animation projects. 
To see my animation breakdowns and short storyboards, 
Under
Self-Portrait
Devil's Bridge

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Still Life

To read more about my artworks, 

LIFE DRAWING

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OTHER WORKS

Thank You!

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