I am Mozhdeh Khamsehnezhad, a dedicated MFA candidate in Animation at The University of Texas at Dallas School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. With a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication, I have been actively involved in teaching assistant positions for drawing and animation courses, contributing to creative collaborative projects, and volunteering my photography skills in academic labs. My passion lies in exploring the influence of diverse cultural art languages on character design and concept art within animations. Throughout my academic journey, I have participated in various workshops, exhibitions, and festivals, where I contributed to projects showcased nationally and internationally, including the Annecy International Animation Festival. I continuously seek to develop my skills in character development, digital and stop-motion animation, motion design, and visual storytelling, and I am excited to apply my knowledge to both academic and professional creative environments.

Mozhdeh Khamsehnezhad

I am Mozhdeh Khamsehnezhad, a dedicated MFA candidate in Animation at The University of Texas at Dallas School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. With a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication, I have been actively involved in teaching assistant positions for drawing and animation courses, contributing to creative collaborative projects, and volunteering my photography skills in academic labs. My passion lies in exploring the influence of diverse cultural art languages on character design and concept art within animations. Throughout my academic journey, I have participated in various workshops, exhibitions, and festivals, where I contributed to projects showcased nationally and internationally, including the Annecy International Animation Festival. I continuously seek to develop my skills in character development, digital and stop-motion animation, motion design, and visual storytelling, and I am excited to apply my knowledge to both academic and professional creative environments.

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I am Mozhdeh Khamsehnezhad, a dedicated MFA candidate in Animation at The University of Texas at Dallas School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. With a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication, I have been actively involved in teaching assistant positions for drawing and animation courses, contributing to creative collaborative projects, and volunteering my photography skills in academic labs. My passion lies in exploring the influence of diverse cultural art languages on character design and concept art within animations.

Throughout my academic journey, I have participated in various workshops, exhibitions, and festivals, where I contributed to projects showcased nationally and internationally, including the Annecy International Animation Festival. I continuously seek to develop my skills in character development, digital and stop-motion animation, motion design, and visual storytelling, and I am excited to apply my knowledge to both academic and professional creative environments.

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Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Teaching Assistant for Drawing for Animation course at The University of Texas at Dallas, School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
January 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Supported the Drawing for Animation course by assisting in teaching, guiding students, and helping develop course materials from 2023 to 2025.
Teaching Assistant for Animation and Game Fundamentals at The University of Texas at Dallas, School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
January 1, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Assisted with the Animation and Game Fundamentals course by providing instructional support, managing assignments, and aiding students during 2022 to 2023.
Volunteer Photographer at Mograph lab, Bass School, The University of Texas at Dallas
September 1, 2023 - Present
Performed volunteer photography duties for the Mograph lab starting in Fall 2023 continuing currently.
Chalk Artist at Winsor & Gertie show, The University of Texas at Dallas, School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
December 1, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Created chalk art for the Winsor & Gertie show during Fall 2023.
Collaborator, Short-term Working Groups at The University of Texas at Dallas, School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked collaboratively on various projects including Cool to be Kind AR Exhibition (Spring 2025), Motion Design Project (Fall 2024), and Steamboat Animation Project (Spring 2024).

Education

Master of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Dallas, School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Outstanding Graduate Student Award in the master’s category at The University of Texas at Dallas
January 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Outstanding Graduate Student Award in the master’s category at Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
January 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
University of Texas at Dallas Teaching Assistantship merit-based scholarship
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other