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Hi there! I’m Mackenzie Croft, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts with a minor in Animation. I’m passionate about telling visual stories through storyboards, children’s illustration, and graphic novels, and I love exploring illustration and animation across both traditional and digital media. I’ve collaborated on team projects, led youth art initiatives, and enjoy teaching animation principles to others. My goal is to bring ideas to life in film, games, or education using a mix of concept art, design, and compelling storytelling.…Hi there! I’m Mackenzie Croft, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts with a minor in Animation. I’m passionate about telling visual stories through storyboards, children’s illustration, and graphic novels, and I love exploring illustration and animation across both traditional and digital media. I’ve collaborated on team projects, led youth art initiatives, and enjoy teaching animation principles to others. My goal is to bring ideas to life in film, games, or education using a mix of concept art, design, and compelling storytelling.

Mackenzie Croft

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Hi there! I’m Mackenzie Croft, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts with a minor in Animation. I’m passionate about telling visual stories through storyboards, children’s illustration, and graphic novels, and I love exploring illustration and animation across both traditional and digital media. I’ve collaborated on team projects, led youth art initiatives, and enjoy teaching animation principles to others. My goal is to bring ideas to life in film, games, or education using a mix of concept art, design, and compelling storytelling.…Hi there! I’m Mackenzie Croft, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts with a minor in Animation. I’m passionate about telling visual stories through storyboards, children’s illustration, and graphic novels, and I love exploring illustration and animation across both traditional and digital media. I’ve collaborated on team projects, led youth art initiatives, and enjoy teaching animation principles to others. My goal is to bring ideas to life in film, games, or education using a mix of concept art, design, and compelling storytelling.

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Hi there! I’m Mackenzie Croft, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts with a minor in Animation. I’m passionate about telling visual stories through storyboards, children’s illustration, and graphic novels, and I love exploring illustration and animation across both traditional and digital media.

I’ve collaborated on team projects, led youth art initiatives, and enjoy teaching animation principles to others. My goal is to bring ideas to life in film, games, or education using a mix of concept art, design, and compelling storytelling.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Specialty Art Camp Instructor at YMCA Camp Silver Beach

July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Created and taught a curriculum of beginner to semi-advanced art skills to campers in week-long sessions. Lessons focused on exploring creativity while teaching building-block technical skills.

Early Childhood Art Class Lead at YMCA Greenbrier Family

September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023

Led art classes for early-childhood students to develop emotional and motor skills using children’s stories, color theory, and visual communication as educational tools.

Senior Summer Camp Counselor at YMCA Camp Silver Beach

June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024

Provided direct leadership and supervision of overnight campers, ran daily group activities, and gave mentorship and guidance to junior counselors.

Child Care Attendant at YMCA Greenbrier Family

February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024

Provided direct supervision to large groups of children from infants to 12 years old, managing child care and coordinating check-ins and checkouts.