ABOUT
Mariah Miller is graduating from the University of Tampa in May of 2019 with a degree in Digital Arts. Working as one of Live Well UT’s graphic designers and as a student mentor on campus, Mariah was also involved in Greek life as an active member of Alpha Chi Omega. She strives to excel not only in her schoolwork, but in her jobs and organizations as well.
Originally from a small town in Missouri, Mariah wanted something more for herself and to step out of her comfort zone. Moving to Florida for college was the best decision she could have made. Not only did it push her to do what she wants, but also has helped her in becoming the person she wants to be. Mariah has always had a strong love for anything Disney and growing up around Disney, made her realize that she would love to study animation and put her artistic skills to good use.
STATEMENT
As a digital artist, there are many different areas to study. I really find that my strengths are mainly in animating and digital illustration. I really enjoy both of these areas and while I always thought I would 100% pursue in animation, digital illustration is something to consider as well.
Animation is what I am really passionate about and while I feel I do well in the actual animating, there are aspects that I find difficult and as weaknesses. Modeling and rigging are two areas that I find the most difficult. For modeling I think I just need more practice, whereas I think there needs to be more teaching for rigging specifically. Rigging has been taught for a class period or two in my experience and I don’t think it was enough, as rigging is a difficult thing to grasp.
My senior project for this semester really tested my 2D skills. I worked on a rotoscope animation of a dancer. I really enjoy 2D and rotoscoping so I wanted to push this skill even further and expand my knowledge in that area.
After graduation, I am moving out to California in August to do a Disney College Program at the Disneyland Resort. After that, I want to pursue my career over there, but will honestly go anywhere if that does not pan out. As of now, I am still hoping to use my Digital Arts major in the animation field, as this is still what I enjoy the most and have always wanted to do. I am still not sure what exactly I want to pursue in that area.
Animation is what I am really passionate about and while I feel I do well in the actual animating, there are aspects that I find difficult and as weaknesses. Modeling and rigging are two areas that I find the most difficult. For modeling I think I just need more practice, whereas I think there needs to be more teaching for rigging specifically. Rigging has been taught for a class period or two in my experience and I don’t think it was enough, as rigging is a difficult thing to grasp.
My senior project for this semester really tested my 2D skills. I worked on a rotoscope animation of a dancer. I really enjoy 2D and rotoscoping so I wanted to push this skill even further and expand my knowledge in that area.
After graduation, I am moving out to California in August to do a Disney College Program at the Disneyland Resort. After that, I want to pursue my career over there, but will honestly go anywhere if that does not pan out. As of now, I am still hoping to use my Digital Arts major in the animation field, as this is still what I enjoy the most and have always wanted to do. I am still not sure what exactly I want to pursue in that area.
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