I am a New Media student at Toronto Metropolitan University with experience in digital media, game design, and interactive storytelling. My academic and project work has strengthened my skills in digital illustration, concept development, motion graphics, digital illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, and narrative design. I have contributed to projects involving UI design, concept art, and branching story structures, with a focus on creating work that is both visually engaging and user-focused. I am interested in opportunities within graphic design, game design, digital illustration, and creative development where I can continue building experience and contribute strong visual and narrative ideas.

Madhav Kasthurirangan

I am a New Media student at Toronto Metropolitan University with experience in digital media, game design, and interactive storytelling. My academic and project work has strengthened my skills in digital illustration, concept development, motion graphics, digital illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, and narrative design. I have contributed to projects involving UI design, concept art, and branching story structures, with a focus on creating work that is both visually engaging and user-focused. I am interested in opportunities within graphic design, game design, digital illustration, and creative development where I can continue building experience and contribute strong visual and narrative ideas.

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I am a New Media student at Toronto Metropolitan University with experience in digital media, game design, and interactive storytelling. My academic and project work has strengthened my skills in digital illustration, concept development, motion graphics, digital illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, and narrative design. I have contributed to projects involving UI design, concept art, and branching story structures, with a focus on creating work that is both visually engaging and user-focused. I am interested in opportunities within graphic design, game design, digital illustration, and creative development where I can continue building experience and contribute strong visual and narrative ideas.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Intermediate

Work Experience

Videogame Narrative (Student Project) at RTA 923
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Wrote branching dialogue trees, character backstories, and narrative arcs for interactive fiction prototypes, creating player-driven story paths with multiple outcomes. Applied narrative theory and pacing techniques to build engaging scenes, meaningful choices, and cohesive worldbuilding. Collaborated on concept development and story refinement through peer feedback, revising scripts to improve clarity, tone, and player immersion.
Videogame Narrative
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Wrote branching dialogue trees, character backstories, and narrative arcs for interactive fiction prototypes, creating player-driven story paths with multiple outcomes. Applied narrative theory and pacing techniques to build engaging scenes, meaningful choices, and cohesive worldbuilding. Collaborated on concept development and story refinement through peer feedback, revising scripts to improve clarity, tone, and player immersion.
Videogame Narrative (Interactive fiction student project/course)
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Wrote branching dialogue trees, character backstories, and narrative arcs for interactive fiction prototypes, creating player-driven story paths with multiple outcomes. Applied narrative theory and pacing techniques to build engaging scenes, meaningful choices, and cohesive worldbuilding. Collaborated on concept development and story refinement through peer feedback, revising scripts to improve clarity, tone, and player immersion.
Introduction to Game Design (Student Project) at NMA 928
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Designed core game mechanics, level concepts, and character assets using Unity and digital design tools for classroom game prototypes. Built and iterated gameplay systems through playtesting, balancing difficulty and improving player experience based on feedback. Developed visual and interactive elements supporting gameplay goals, storytelling, and user engagement.
Introduction to Game Design
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Designed core game mechanics, level concepts, and character assets using Unity and digital design tools for classroom game prototypes. Built and iterated on gameplay systems through playtesting, balancing difficulty and improving player experience based on feedback. Developed visual and interactive elements that support gameplay goals, storytelling, and user engagement.
Introduction to Game Design (Game design student project/course)
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Designed core gameplay mechanics, level concepts, and character assets using Unity and digital design tools for classroom game prototypes. Built and iterated on gameplay systems through playtesting, balancing difficulty and improving player experience based on feedback. Developed visual and interactive elements that support gameplay goals, storytelling, and user engagement.
Undergraduate New Media Student at Toronto Metropolitan University
September 13, 2024 - June 1, 2028
I am a New Media student at Toronto Metropolitan University with experience in digital media, game design, and interactive storytelling. My academic and project work has strengthened my skills in digital illustration, concept development, motion graphics, digital illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, and narrative design. I have contributed to projects involving UI design, concept art, and branching story structures, with a focus on creating work that is both visually engaging and user-focused. I am interested in opportunities within graphic design, game design, digital illustration, and creative development where I can continue building experience and contribute strong visual and narrative ideas.
Intro to Digital Media (Student Project) at NMA 103
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Produced digital media assets including illustrations, UI mockups, and motion graphics for multimedia storytelling projects. Used Adobe Creative Suite to design and refine visuals with focus on composition, consistency, and communication. Created polished media deliverables combining visual design principles with narrative presentation.
Intro to Digital Media
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Produced digital media assets including illustrations, UI mockups, and motion graphics for multimedia storytelling projects. Used Adobe Creative Suite to design and refine visuals, focusing on composition, consistency, and communication. Created polished media deliverables that combined visual design principles with narrative presentation.
Intro to Digital Media (Digital Media student project/course)
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Produced digital media assets including illustrations, UI mockups, and motion graphics for multimedia storytelling projects. Used Adobe Creative Suite to design and refine visuals with attention to composition, consistency, and communication. Created polished deliverables combining visual design principles with narrative presentation for academic creative work.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media at Toronto Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2028
Bachelor of Fine Arts (New Media) at Toronto Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2028
Bachelor of Fine Arts (New Media) at Toronto Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2028
Bachelor of Fine Arts (New Media) at Toronto Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2028

Qualifications

Honor Roll
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
French Award
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Introduction to Digital Media (course)
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Introduction to Game Design (course)
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Videogame Narrative (course)
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Honour roll (2x) - Middlefield Collegiate Institute
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
French award (2x) - Middlefield Collegiate Institute
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Honor Roll
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Honor Roll
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
French Award
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
French Award
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Honor Roll (2x)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
French Award (2x)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Gaming, Computers & Electronics