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CV

Ashley Robert Collins
 44 Barracks Row
Dowlais
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 3NF

Telephone:           01685 375677
Mobile:                  07989 643665
e-mail:    design@ashcollins.com
    http://ashcollins.com
http://autocorrected.blogspot.com

A creative and enthusiastic individual with a passion for animation and art. I am a 2D animator, character designer and illustrator, able to work in media such as Flash CS3, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere.  I am hard working and reliable, capable of producing good quality work.
I am looking to further my skills and experience in the industry.

Experience





May 2011 – July 2011                eChalk ltd

Short-term placement as a Flash animator/illustrator at a small company based in Cardiff, developing educational software for use on electronic whiteboards.  As well as designing graphics, artwork and animation for various projects and activities, I worked on rebranding the website and resources for US marketing purposes, as well as general games testing and proof-reading.

 

February 2009 - present          Various freelance projects, including:
Cleanup Flash animation for Storm the Movie, a nine-minute animated film based on the beat poem by the comedian Tim Minchin; story development and concept art for Turnip Starfish, Cardiff; Flash animation and Photoshop editing for Mentor Digital, Bristol; Flash graphics, animation and editing for web-based games by Fellamedia.  Other work freelance projects include animation for Invasion of the Graffbots and character design and asset production for The Ford Show.

January - February 2009Freelance work for Griffilms, including background design, 
Scene editing and character design.August - October 2008         TMGC, Camden
Worked as a Flash game artist designer, designing and  producing graphics and animation for the Flash gaming website www.doof.com

August – September 2008    Freelance Flash animation for Griffilms.

April - June 2008                  Dinamo Productions, Cardiff Bay
A three-month placement at a Cardiff-based animation studio, working on animation for television and learning Cel Action and Adobe Illustrator Software.

January - February                Imagimax, Thailand
A one month placement at Imagimax Studios, Bangkok, working on concept art with the 2D department.

June 2007 - June 2008           Cyfle Digital Animation Studio
A 12 month training scheme designed to help animators develop their skills to industry standard.  The course included training in various software packages by professionals, as well as briefs set by staff from studios around Cardiff.
   
August 2006                          moonoo Productions
One week work experience at moonoo Productions, developing Flash skills.


Education

BA (Hons) Animation
HND Animation
BTEC Diploma in Foundation Art & Design
2 A-Levels – Art and English
11 GCSEs – including Art and Graphics Technology


Reference
    References available upon request