Hi, I’m Sophie Ash, a Melbourne-based animator and educator with a passion for digital storytelling and visual media. I work across academia and industry, creating 2D and 3D animation, exploring visual effects and sound design, and mentoring students through production pipelines to craft engaging projects. I also pursue independent art and festival work, collaborating on AR exhibitions and short films to push the boundaries of animation. Beyond my creative practice, I compete as an elite athlete in freestyle skiing, representing Australia at world championships and the Winter Olympics, while contributing to community programs and exhibitions that intersect sport, art, and technology.…

Sophie

Hi, I’m Sophie Ash, a Melbourne-based animator and educator with a passion for digital storytelling and visual media. I work across academia and industry, creating 2D and 3D animation, exploring visual effects and sound design, and mentoring students through production pipelines to craft engaging projects. I also pursue independent art and festival work, collaborating on AR exhibitions and short films to push the boundaries of animation. Beyond my creative practice, I compete as an elite athlete in freestyle skiing, representing Australia at world championships and the Winter Olympics, while contributing to community programs and exhibitions that intersect sport, art, and technology.…

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Hi, I’m Sophie Ash, a Melbourne-based animator and educator with a passion for digital storytelling and visual media. I work across academia and industry, creating 2D and 3D animation, exploring visual effects and sound design, and mentoring students through production pipelines to craft engaging projects. I also pursue independent art and festival work, collaborating on AR exhibitions and short films to push the boundaries of animation.

Beyond my creative practice, I compete as an elite athlete in freestyle skiing, representing Australia at world championships and the Winter Olympics, while contributing to community programs and exhibitions that intersect sport, art, and technology.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lecturer Film Animation: History & Theory at Collarts Australian College of Arts
January 1, 2024 - Present
Online and in-person delivery; analyse and critique contemporary animated films; contribute to curriculum planning; develop rubrics and assess student work.
Lecturer Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) at University of Melbourne (VCA & MCM, School of Film and TV)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Support students to develop digital storytelling abilities, manage production schedules, contribute to visual effects and sound design, and teach 2D/3D animation techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) at Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Master of Teaching (Secondary) at Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Master of Fine Arts (Graduate Research) at Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Victorian Certificate of Education at VCASS (Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
VCASS Visual Arts Program Scholarship at VCASS
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
MUSKI member at MUSKI
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Elite Athlete – Winter Olympics at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
February 4, 2022 - February 20, 2022

Qualifications

Elite Athlete Scholarship
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Working with Children Check
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
First aid, anaphylaxis and asthma management
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other