I am Aaliyah Kamal, a recent BA (Hons) Animation graduate from Nottingham Trent University with a passion for storytelling through animation and design. I enjoy blending traditional hand-drawn methods with digital workflows to create lively worlds and characters, and I thrive in collaborative teams where feedback helps drive creative improvements. Proficient in 2D animation tools such as Toon Boom Harmony and TV Paint, as well as 3D packages like Maya and ZBrush, I have experience taking projects from concept to finish, including an advert for Emmanuel House. I am eager to contribute to a creative team, learn from peers, and grow my skills in games, TV/film, and interactive media.

Aaliyah Kamal

I am Aaliyah Kamal, a recent BA (Hons) Animation graduate from Nottingham Trent University with a passion for storytelling through animation and design. I enjoy blending traditional hand-drawn methods with digital workflows to create lively worlds and characters, and I thrive in collaborative teams where feedback helps drive creative improvements. Proficient in 2D animation tools such as Toon Boom Harmony and TV Paint, as well as 3D packages like Maya and ZBrush, I have experience taking projects from concept to finish, including an advert for Emmanuel House. I am eager to contribute to a creative team, learn from peers, and grow my skills in games, TV/film, and interactive media.

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I am Aaliyah Kamal, a recent BA (Hons) Animation graduate from Nottingham Trent University with a passion for storytelling through animation and design. I enjoy blending traditional hand-drawn methods with digital workflows to create lively worlds and characters, and I thrive in collaborative teams where feedback helps drive creative improvements.

Proficient in 2D animation tools such as Toon Boom Harmony and TV Paint, as well as 3D packages like Maya and ZBrush, I have experience taking projects from concept to finish, including an advert for Emmanuel House. I am eager to contribute to a creative team, learn from peers, and grow my skills in games, TV/film, and interactive media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator, Character Design at Emmanuel House
November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Worked in a team to produce an animated advert; communicated with and implemented feedback from the team and gave regular progress updates; designed characters for 3D modelling.
Animator, Character Design at Emmanuel House – Nottingham
November 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Collaborated in a team to produce an animated advert for Emmanuel House; incorporated feedback and provided regular progress updates; designed characters for 3D modelling.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation at Nottingham Trent University
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Diploma of Higher Education: Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX – Extended Diploma at Sheffield College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
BA (Honours) Animation at Nottingham Trent University
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Diploma of Higher Education (Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills) – Extended Diploma at Sheffield College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
    paper Emmanuel House Volunteer Work

    This is a 3D Animation produced for the client Emmanuel House in Nottingham as part of my work experience. It is an an educational advert used to encourage clothing donations to the Emmanuel House homeless charity. I worked on character concepts, 3D Environment Modelling and helped work on the animation. I worked closely with the client and the rest of my team to ensure we put out a product that aligns with Emmanuel House’s views and goals.