Hi, I’m May Cho. I’m a UCSC Art & Design student focused on Games and Playable Media, passionate about blending art with technology to create engaging experiences. I enjoy teaching, mentoring, and using creative tools like Blender and After Effects to bring ideas to life. I’m always exploring new ways to design accessible, interactive projects that spark curiosity and community.

May Cho

Hi, I’m May Cho. I’m a UCSC Art & Design student focused on Games and Playable Media, passionate about blending art with technology to create engaging experiences. I enjoy teaching, mentoring, and using creative tools like Blender and After Effects to bring ideas to life. I’m always exploring new ways to design accessible, interactive projects that spark curiosity and community.

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Hi, I’m May Cho. I’m a UCSC Art & Design student focused on Games and Playable Media, passionate about blending art with technology to create engaging experiences. I enjoy teaching, mentoring, and using creative tools like Blender and After Effects to bring ideas to life. I’m always exploring new ways to design accessible, interactive projects that spark curiosity and community.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Social Media Manager at Quarry Amphitheater
June 1, 2025 - Present
Creating and scheduling engaging weekly social media posts through Instagram to promote events and increase community engagement. Tracking and analyzing engagement insights to improve content performance. Assisting with concert logistics, including setup, attendee coordination, and accessibility (ADA crossover). Representing the organization at event tables, engaging with attendees and providing information.
Handshake Fellow at Handshake
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Assisted in AI learning through a large-scale project. Conducted side-by-side evaluations of AI outputs for realism and prompt writing. Identified strengths and weaknesses in AI models’ performance. Gained hands-on experience in data validation, model testing, and critical thinking.
Camp Instructor at ID Tech
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Instructed classrooms of up to 12 students, ranging from kindergarten to age 18. Taught over 70 students across the summer, delivering 40+ hours of instruction weekly. Led lessons in coding, 3D printing, and creative tools such as Blender, Roblox Studio, Scratch, and Adobe Photoshop / Adobe After Effects. Adapted teaching methods to various age groups and skill levels to ensure an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
ArtsBridge Scholar at Mission Hill Middle School
December 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Mentored under an experienced teacher as a part-time guest instructor. Taught sewing and visual arts to middle school students, encouraging creativity and hands-on learning. Gained classroom management experience, facilitating structured and engaging lessons. Encouraged students’ creative growth and confidence through personalized guidance.
Social Media Manager at Quarry Amphitheater UCSC
June 1, 2025 - Present
Created and scheduled engaging weekly social media posts on Instagram to promote events and grow community engagement. Analyzed engagement metrics to refine content strategy and improve reach. Assisted with concert logistics, including setup and accessibility considerations (ADA crossover), and represented Quarry Amphitheater at event tables to assist attendees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Art & Design: Games and Playable Media at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2027
Bachelor of Arts, Art & Design: Games and Playable Media at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2027
Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2027

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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