I’m a passionate motion designer with a strong foundation in 2D animation and visual storytelling. As a motion designer, I am also passionate about painting and illustration, which provides rich detail and artistic flair to my work. My love for animation fuels my drive to experiment with new techniques and push creative boundaries, allowing me to bring imaginative concepts to life. My ability to draw with precision and creativity allows me to bring ideas to life in a way that resonates with audiences. I strive to evoke emotion and meaning in every piece I create. I am always eager to learn, experiment, and connect with others in the creative industry. My goal is to inspire, challenge perspectives, and bring compelling stories to the world through my art.

Mia van Wyk

I’m a passionate motion designer with a strong foundation in 2D animation and visual storytelling. As a motion designer, I am also passionate about painting and illustration, which provides rich detail and artistic flair to my work. My love for animation fuels my drive to experiment with new techniques and push creative boundaries, allowing me to bring imaginative concepts to life. My ability to draw with precision and creativity allows me to bring ideas to life in a way that resonates with audiences. I strive to evoke emotion and meaning in every piece I create. I am always eager to learn, experiment, and connect with others in the creative industry. My goal is to inspire, challenge perspectives, and bring compelling stories to the world through my art.

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I’m a passionate motion designer with a strong foundation in 2D animation and visual storytelling. As a motion designer, I am also passionate about painting and illustration, which provides rich detail and artistic flair to my work. My love for animation fuels my drive to experiment with new techniques and push creative boundaries, allowing me to bring imaginative concepts to life. My ability to draw with precision and creativity allows me to bring ideas to life in a way that resonates with audiences.

I strive to evoke emotion and meaning in every piece I create. I am always eager to learn, experiment, and connect with others in the creative industry. My goal is to inspire, challenge perspectives, and bring compelling stories to the world through my art.

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Language

Afrikaans
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Administrative Assistant (Holiday Work) at PVW Landgoed
January 22, 2025 - February 13, 2025
Assisted with administrative tasks; designed the new BSP Landgoed logo; learned to work with clients in a professional manner.
Motion Design Intern at The Oaks Studio
June 17, 2025 - June 23, 2025
Handled After Effects and Motion Design for a project (Animation for Gawie Le Roux Regsinstitute of Law); produced logo animation and all motion design within the project.
Administrative Assistant (Holiday Work) at PVW Landgoed
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Assisted with client interactions in a professional manner; designed the new logo for BSP Landgoed; performed administrative tasks.
Motion Design Internship at The Oaks Studio
June 17, 2025 - June 23, 2025
Handled After Effects / Motion design work for the project (Animation for Gawie Le Roux Regsin stitute of Law). Project was completed in Motion Design; logo animation and all motion design within the project.

Education

National Senior Certificate at Hoërskool Pietersburg
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Film Arts (Motion Design) at The Open Window Institute
February 1, 2023 - November 30, 2025
National Senior Certificate at Pietersburg Hoërskool
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Film Arts (Motion Design) at The Open Window Institute
February 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025

Qualifications

Business Certificate
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Business Certificate
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
National Senior Certificate
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Office Administration Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Film Arts (Motion Design)
February 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Business Certificate
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    uniE608 Animated Obsessions
    For this project my obsession was old vehicle's, the first plane, the first car and the first bicycle animator videoeditor
    uniE608 2D animated short film
    For this short film the sound was provided to me and the rest of the project I made to fit the sound, from character design, background design, typography and animation. animator videoeditor