Andrea Knapp
Student
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
330-614-5566
be.net/AndreaKnapp
I am a student at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where I study Motion Graphics and Visual Effects. I utilize animation, graphic design, cinematography, 3D modeling, compositing techniques, and both digital and traditional illustration to create my work.
Work Experience
Andrea Knapp Commissions
Commission Artist
Create and illustrate portraits, tattoo designs, album covers, t-shirts and other requested designs.
January 2010
- Present
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Boutique 208
Commission Artist
Provide the store with prints of artwork and help maintain store, ring up costumers, and open/close store.
January 2014
- Present
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Pittsburgh Penguins
Motion Graphics Intern
September 2014
- Present
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Einhorn Media Group
Motion Graphics Intern
I had the opportunity to work alongside professional designers while working on logo animations, vector illustrations, text animation, time remapping, particle simulation and concept development.
March 2014
- June 2014
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Education
The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh
BS - Motion Graphics and Visual Effects Major
August 2012
- Present
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Awards
The Art Institute National Poster Contest
3rd Place National Winner - Quarter Scholarship
2012
The Art Institute Regional Poster Contest
First Place Winner, Pittsburgh - Scholarship
2012
Skills
3D Modeling,
Digital Image Manipulation,
Digital Retouching,
Stereoscopics,
3D Lighting And Texturing ,
Camera And Object Tracking,
Color Correction,
Concept Development,
Digital Compositing,
Digital Illustration,
Particle Simulation,
Rotoscoping,
Storyboarding,
Traditional Illustration,
Video And Editing,
Gallery Show - "RAWartists" Show
I had the opportunity to take part in the RAWartists gallery show here in Pittsburgh, PA. It is a nationwide traveling show that touches in major cities all over the world. I was able to display my work, sell merchandise, and meet potential clients and other local artists.