I'm Ian Fernandes, an aspiring 3D character and creature animator with a BA (Hons) in Computer Animation, Art and Design from Bournemouth University, graduating in November 2025. I'm building a solid foundation in animation principles and storytelling through industry practice, including the Blue Zoo Masterclass, and I’m eager to bring characters to life with expressive, snappy motion.

Ian Fernandes

I'm Ian Fernandes, an aspiring 3D character and creature animator with a BA (Hons) in Computer Animation, Art and Design from Bournemouth University, graduating in November 2025. I'm building a solid foundation in animation principles and storytelling through industry practice, including the Blue Zoo Masterclass, and I’m eager to bring characters to life with expressive, snappy motion.

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I’m Ian Fernandes, an aspiring 3D character and creature animator with a BA (Hons) in Computer Animation, Art and Design from Bournemouth University, graduating in November 2025.

I’m building a solid foundation in animation principles and storytelling through industry practice, including the Blue Zoo Masterclass, and I’m eager to bring characters to life with expressive, snappy motion.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head Animator at Construction Critters
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Head Animator for Construction Critters, a collaborative student project involving a team of 5. Led animation for a 30-second short film portraying a tense yet heartwarming interaction between a main character and a creature, emphasizing emotional storytelling and character performance.
3D Animator at Blue Zoo Masterclass
September 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Independently created a 20-second animation showcasing the clumsy behavior of a space robot, from storyboard development through multiple animation passes to final polish. Applied iterative feedback from industry professionals Damon and Steve to enhance performance and animation quality.
Head Animator at Construction Critters (Bournemouth University project)
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Led animation for a 30-second short film portraying a tense yet heartwarming interaction between a main character and a creature, emphasizing emotional storytelling and character performance.

Education

BA (Hons) Computer Animation, Art and Design at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
BA (Hons) Computer Animation, Art and Design at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Maya Training Course
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Object Oriented Programming using C
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Programming in C#
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Games Development Course (SAE Institute Dubai)
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Maya Training Course
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Object Oriented Programming using C
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Programming in C#
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Games Development Course (SAE Institute Dubai)
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet