Gwaine Cortez

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Gwaine Cortez is a student pursuing a BFA in Emerging Media: Animation & Visualization at the University of Central Florida.

About

Gwaine Cortez is a student pursuing a BFA in Emerging Media: Animation & Visualization at the University of Central Florida. His focus is 2d animation where he is dedicated to telling original stories through engaging visual narratives. With over four years of experience independently directing, writing, and animating videos online, he works across programs such as Toon Boom, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Animate, and Procreate.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 13 roles

Logo & Art Project Lead · Kam an’s Art Shoppe / EPIC Universe Theme ParkJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Produced concept art and painted sculpture for client projects, including acrylics on leather and metal elements; led visual development for client-driven concepts.

Founder & Artist · Kaman's Art ShoppeJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Creates custom illustrations and hand-crafted artwork (digital and traditional) for clients; developed branding and visual concepts for commissions and shop projects.

Student Animator · Art Knight, University of Central FloridaJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Created original animation work displayed alongside other student projects.

Art Installation Artist · Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing ArtsJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Animation Production Club Member · UCF Animation Production ClubJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Animation Production Club Member · University of Central Florida (UCF)Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Letterbrush Artist · Kaman's Art ShoppesJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Art Club Member · University of Central Florida Art ClubJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Education

BFA in Emerging Media: Animation & Visualization · University of Central Florida2023 – 2027
BFA in Emerging Media: Animation & Visualization (In progress) · University of Central Florida2023 – 2026

Certifications and awards

BFA in Emerging Media: Animation & Visualization2018 – 2026

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