C. RŌ
Animation/ Stop Motion/ Motion Graphics/ Illustration/ Graphic Design/ Prop Fabrication
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Courtney (artist name C. Rō) is an artist originally from Chester, NJ working in the fields of animation, graphic design, mixed media, illustration, and prop fabrication. In addition to being a passionate advocate for mental health, LGBTQ+ and women's rights, she is currently in the process of developing the first ever series of animations meant to act as an aide for those with autism and sensory processing difficulties. Aside from her art, she works as a therapist for individuals with autism and is a 2018 National Champion in figure skating.
REEL
A few selections of work I have completed this year. Please see link above if video does not play. Thanks for visiting!
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PORTFOLIO
RESUME
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling and Health Psychology- Emmanuel College, MA (2016)
Study period at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, focus in Animation and Fine Arts
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/ CERTIFICATIONS
Proficient in: Photoshop, After Effects, Adobe Animate (Flash), Illustrator, Maya, DragonFrame, Premiere, Microsoft Office
Practicing artist for 20 years
10 years experience in digital art and adobe suite
PROJECT CONTRIBUTIONS
"The Magic Carpet" - short stop motion film, MassArt 2019
-Prop design, fabrication and mechanics (laser-cut acrylic, metal, and wood, paper and electronics)
Animations for Autism- 2D (Photoshop/ After Effects) series of short animations
-Creator of the first animations designed to help those with Autism cope with overstimulation/understimulation
Animated music video for "Picture Box" by Yugen Blakrok, May 2019 -Animator, Background Designer
Team Excel Shirt Design- Graphic Design for Team Excel, 2019
Team Excel Ad Designs- Graphic Design for social media ads
Figure Skating Dress Design- for Precisely Right Synchro Team, 2014
Figure Skating Dress Design- for Team Excel, 2016 & 2018
RESUME CONTINUED
HONORS/ AWARDS
2020 RAW Exhibition Artist
2018 U.S. Synchronized Skating National Champion
2019 U.S. Synchronized Skating East Coast Silver Medalist
2012 Morris County Art Show Display
EMPLOYMENT
Therapist in Applied Behavioral Analysis- New England ABA, Shih ABA, A & J Behavioral Health(Sept 2018-present)
-Providing therapy to children with autism to help achieve developmental milestones
Private Child Care- Boston, MA (March 2017- May 2018)
-Providing private care/education and assisting with the therapy of children with developmental delays
Lead Preschool Teacher- Strawberry Child Care (January 2018-March 2018)
-Creating and implementing school curriculum for all lower preschool aged children at the school
Intern/Volunteer- Gateway Arts (September 2015- December 2016)
-Assisting adults with disabilities to create art to function as both therapy and a career
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