I’m a university professor and multimedia artist specializing in animation and visual storytelling, with a strong focus on 3D animation, character design, and scenography. My work blends traditional and digital illustration skills with production-ready pipelines—storyboarding, concept work, and background creation—so ideas move smoothly from concept to final visuals. Alongside my teaching roles, I’ve contributed to academic course materials and manuals for animation, interactive multimedia, and visual effects, and I’ve participated in juries and lectures related to children’s animated film festivals. I also authored an award-style short animated film, and I continue to develop interactive and educational approaches to multimedia content.…

Dr. Marin a Kecm an

I’m a university professor and multimedia artist specializing in animation and visual storytelling, with a strong focus on 3D animation, character design, and scenography. My work blends traditional and digital illustration skills with production-ready pipelines—storyboarding, concept work, and background creation—so ideas move smoothly from concept to final visuals. Alongside my teaching roles, I’ve contributed to academic course materials and manuals for animation, interactive multimedia, and visual effects, and I’ve participated in juries and lectures related to children’s animated film festivals. I also authored an award-style short animated film, and I continue to develop interactive and educational approaches to multimedia content.…

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I’m a university professor and multimedia artist specializing in animation and visual storytelling, with a strong focus on 3D animation, character design, and scenography. My work blends traditional and digital illustration skills with production-ready pipelines—storyboarding, concept work, and background creation—so ideas move smoothly from concept to final visuals.

Alongside my teaching roles, I’ve contributed to academic course materials and manuals for animation, interactive multimedia, and visual effects, and I’ve participated in juries and lectures related to children’s animated film festivals. I also authored an award-style short animated film, and I continue to develop interactive and educational approaches to multimedia content.

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Language

English
Fluent
Serbian
Fluent

Work Experience

Author of short animated film
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Authored the short animated film “The Woven World”.
Author (short animated film)
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Authored the short animated film "The Woven World".
Member of jury
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Jury member at the international children’s and youth animated film festival “Konstantin’s Gold Coin” (Niš).
Professor (Master’s program), Department of Higher Textile School for Design, Technology and Management at ATUŠ (ATU SS), Belgrade
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Professor for master’s program subjects in the digital environment (textiles and costumes in digital environment 1 and 2, and virtual textiles).
Professor (Master’s program, ATUS, Department of the Higher Textile School for Design, Technology and Management) at ATUŠ (ATUS / ATU S) Higher Textile School for Design, Technology and Management
January 1, 2022 - Present
Professor involved in teaching subjects related to textiles and costumes in the digital environment (including Virtual Textiles).
Professor at the master's program at Academy of Technical and Art Applied Studies Belgrade (ATUSS), department of the Higher Textile School for Design, Technology and Management, Belgrade
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Professor at the master's program.
Professor at the master's program at ATUSS (Academy of Technical and Art Applied Studies Belgrade)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Professor at master's program, Higher Textile School for Design, Technology and Management, Belgrade.
Professor at master's program at Academy of Technical and Art Applied Studies Belgrade (ATUSS)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Professor at master's program, department of the Higher Textile School for Design, Technology and Management, Belgrade.
Lecturer (children’s animated film colony) at International children’s animated film colony
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Delivered lectures in an international program for children’s animated film production.
Member of jury
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Jury member at the international animated film festival “Balkanim” (Banja Luka).
Lecturer and Jury Member at Balkanima International Animated Film Festival
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Lecturer and jury member at the international animated film festival.
Lecturer and jury member at Balkanima International Animated Film Festival, Belgrade
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Lecturer and jury member at the international animated film festival Balkanima.
Illustrator / Lecturer
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Illustrations for the picture book “The Snooring Moon” and lecturer activities at CAD/team conferences and international children’s animated film colonies.
Master class lecturer at TeamCAD conference
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Master class lecturer at TeamCAD conference, Belgrade.
Master class lecturer at TeamCAD conference, Belgrade
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Delivered master class lectures at TeamCAD conference.
Lecturer and jury member at International Children's Animated Film Colony
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024
Lecturer and jury member at the international children's animated film colony, Niš.
Lecturer and jury member at International Children's Animated Film Colony, Niš
January 1, 2017 - Present
Lecturer and jury member across multiple years (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024).
Professor of dramatic and audiovisual arts - animation at School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (VISER), Belgrade
January 21, 2016 - December 10, 2025
Professor of dramatic and audiovisual arts with a focus on animation; teaching and research in animation and related fields.
Professor at Viser at ATUŠ (ATU SS), Department Viser
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025
Teaching animation and multimedia production subjects including basics of animation, computer animation, multimedia postproduction (visual effects), and interactive multimedia.
Professor of professional studies for Dramatic and Audiovisual Arts (Animation) at College of Electrical Engineering and Computing of Professional Studies
January 1, 2016 - Present
Professor specializing in animation within dramatic and audiovisual arts programs.
Professor / Lecturer (Viser, ATUS Department Viser) at ATUŠ (Vizer / Viser department)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Teaching animation and multimedia-related subjects, including basics of animation, computer animation, multimedia postproduction (visual effects), and interactive multimedia. Also contributed to compiling teaching materials for accreditation and course documentation.
Professor for scientific fields: art (creativity) studies of film, radio and television at Banja Luka College, Banja Luka, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
February 27, 2014 - October 1, 2020
Professor overseeing art creativity studies within film, radio and television curricula.
High school professor for narrow scientific fields: Art (film, radio, television creativity studies) at Banja Luka College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Taught art-related subjects with an emphasis on creativity across film, radio, and television.
Lecturer at BLC, Banja Luka
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Lecturer at BLC, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Lecturer at FMK, Singidunum University, Belgrade
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Lecturer at FMK.
Lecturer at BLC, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Lecturer at BLC program.
Illustrator at Jessica Noelle Glitterpony
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Illustrations for children's book 'Warkak & Snoozle' (USA).
Illustrator at Conquest of Speros
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Illustrations for the game 'Conquest of Speros' (USA).
Main animator
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Main animator in the film “Elitism” by Dušan Pašić.
Main animator at Film Elitism by Dušan Pašić
January 1, 2012 - Present
Main animator in the film Elitism.
Main Animator at Film 'Elitism' (Dušan Pašić)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Main animator in the film 'Elitism'.
Main animator at Film 'Elitism' by Dušan Pašić
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Main animator for the film Elitism.
Lecturer at SAE School in Belgrade
January 1, 2011 - Present
Lecturer at SAE School.
Lecturer at SAE School, Belgrade
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Lecturer at SAE School in Belgrade.
Graphic Designer at Glory of fellowland (online game)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Wallpapers for the online strategy game.
Chief Animator at Rastko Ćirić - Fantasmagorie 2008
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Chief animator for Fantasmagorie 2008.
Chief animator at Fantasmagorie 2008, Rastko Ćirić
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Chief animator for Fantasmagorie 2008.
Computer graphics at Loudworks studio, Belgrade
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Computer graphics work at Loudworks studio.
CG Artist at Loudworks Studio
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Computer graphics in Loudworks studio, Belgrade.
Computer graphics specialist at LoudWorks studio, Belgrade
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Computer graphics work.
Lecturer (basics of acting and facial expressions, character design, screenplay/story, principles of animation)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012
Lecturer covering fundamentals across acting, character and script-related principles, and animation basics.
Lecturer at Chiron School for Creative Technologies
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2012
Lecturer at Chiron School for Creative Technologies, Belgrade.
Lecturer at Chiron School for Creative Technologies, Belgrade
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2012
Lecturer at Chiron School for Creative Technologies.
Exhibition designer at Historical Museum of Serbia SANU gallery, Belgrade
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Exhibition designer for 'The First Serbian Uprising and the Restoration of the Serbian State'.
Exhibition Designer at Historical Museum of Serbia / SANU Gallery
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Exhibition designer for 'The First Serbian Uprising and the Restoration of the Serbian State' (SANU Gallery).
3D visualization and design at RTS
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
3D visualization and design work for RTS.
Exhibition designer at Historical Museum of Serbia SANU gallery
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Exhibition design for The First Serbian Uprising and the Restoration of the Serbian State.
Designer at Orthodox Celts going far away
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Design for the project 'Orthodox Celts going far away, 2002'.
Illustrator at Books 'Little Train Tututko' and 'Secrets of ordinary things - Money'
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Illustrations for the books.
Illustrator at Dragana Abramović books
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Illustrations for the books 'Little Train Tututko' and 'Secrets of ordinary things - Money'.
Illustrator / designer at Dragana Abramović publications
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Illustrations for books 'Little Train Tututko' and 'Secrets of ordinary things - Money'.
Artist at Various
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Two solo exhibitions.
Costume and set designer at RTS
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002
Costume and set design for RTS projects.

Education

Train the Trainers: Unreal Engine and Matte Painting at Crater, Belgrade
February 1, 2020 - May 2, 2026
Alias|Wavefront certificate: 3D modeling, rendering, 3D animation, dynamics at Alias|Wavefront
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
PhD in digital art at University of Arts, Belgrade
January 11, 2030 - May 2, 2026
Autodesk Certified Professional at Maya 2012
January 11, 2030 - May 2, 2026
Master's degree at Faculty of Applied Arts and Design, Belgrade
January 1, 2001 - May 2, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Scenography at Faculty of Applied Arts and Design, Belgrade
January 1, 1996 - May 2, 2026
Train the Trainers: Unreal Engine and Matte Painting at Crater, Belgrade
February 1, 2020 - May 2, 2026
Autodesk Certified Professional, Maya at Autodesk
January 1, 2018 - May 2, 2026
PhD in Digital Art at University of Arts, Belgrade
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Alias|Wavefront certificate at Alias|Wavefront
January 1, 2001 - May 2, 2026
Master's degree at Faculty of Applied Arts and Design, Belgrade
January 1, 2001 - May 2, 2026
Graduation at Faculty of Applied Arts and Design, Belgrade
January 1, 1996 - May 2, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Scenography at Faculty of Applied Arts and Design, Belgrade
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Master's degree at Faculty of Applied Arts and Design, Belgrade
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
PhD in Digital Art at University of Arts, Belgrade
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Alias|Wavefront certificate in 3D modeling, rendering, 3D animation, dynamics at Alias|Wavefront
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Autodesk Certified Professional, Maya 2012 at Autodesk
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Train the Trainers: Unreal Engine and Matte Painting at Crater, Belgrade
February 1, 2020 - May 2, 2026
PhD (Doctorate) in Art, majoring in Digital Art at University of Arts
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Autodesk Certified Professional for Maya at Autodesk
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Alias|Wavefront Certificate 3D2 (3D Animation & Dynamics) at Alias|Wavefront
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Alias|Wavefront Certificate 3D1 (3D Modeling & Rendering) at Alias|Wavefront
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Diploma of the Faculty of Applied Arts, majoring in Scenography at Faculty of Applied Arts
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Master’s thesis: Psychological role of scenography in film at Faculty of Applied Sciences of Arts and Design
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
3D Studio Max Basic Course at 3D Studio Max
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Train the Trainers: Unreal Engine course (Craters, Belgium) at Unreal Engine
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Matte Painting course at Craters, Belgium / Serbia
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Doctorate (PhD) at University of Arts, Belgrade
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Master’s thesis at Faculty of Applied Sciences of Arts and Design, Belgrade
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Alias|Wavefront certificate: 3D modeling, rendering, 3D animation, dynamics
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Autodesk Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - May 2, 2026
Train the Trainers: Unreal Engine and Matte Painting
February 1, 2020 - May 2, 2026
PhD in digital art
January 11, 2030 - May 2, 2026
Master's degree, Faculty of Applied Arts and Design, Belgrade
January 1, 2001 - May 2, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Scenography, Faculty of Applied Arts and Design, Belgrade
January 1, 1996 - May 2, 2026
Alias|Wavefront certificate: 3D modeling, rendering, 3D animation, dynamics
January 1, 2001 - May 2, 2026
Autodesk Certified Professional: Maya
January 1, 2018 - May 2, 2026
PhD in Digital Art
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Train the Trainers: Unreal Engine and Matte Painting
February 1, 2020 - May 2, 2026
Autodesk Certified Professional - Maya 2012
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Alias|Wavefront certificate in 3D modeling, rendering, 3D animation, dynamics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Auto desk Certified Professional for Maya
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Alias/Wavefront Certificate 3D 2 (3D animation & dynamics)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Alias/Wavefront Certificate 3D 1 (3D modeling & rendering)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
3D Studio Max Basic Course
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Diploma of the Faculty of Applied Arts
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Train the Trainers Unreal Engine
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2026
Maya course (Matte Painting)
January 1, 2020 - October 1, 2026
Auto desk Certified Professional for Maya
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2026
Alias/Wavefront Certificate 3D 2 (3D animation & dynamics)
January 1, 2005 - October 1, 2026
Alias/Wavefront Certificate 3D 1 (3D modeling & rendering)
January 1, 2004 - October 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics
    short animated film "Woven world"

    This film is a result of a project that promoted specific weaved carpets from a village in Vojvodina, Serbia, called Stapar, which are a part of Serbian cultural heritage. It depicted a process of inspiration by tradition and transposing ethnic and historical design into contemporary fine art.