When Sarah is not working as a college instructor, she works as an environment artist, 3D modeler, and illustrator. She has always had a love of film, games, and nature and incorporates those loves into her work. In addition to her teaching and industry experience, Sarah also brings a diverse artistic and professional background which includes professional photography, studio art, graphic design, and jewelry design.

Sarah Mathia

When Sarah is not working as a college instructor, she works as an environment artist, 3D modeler, and illustrator. She has always had a love of film, games, and nature and incorporates those loves into her work. In addition to her teaching and industry experience, Sarah also brings a diverse artistic and professional background which includes professional photography, studio art, graphic design, and jewelry design.

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When Sarah is not working as a college instructor, she works as an environment artist, 3D modeler, and illustrator. She has always had a love of film, games, and nature and incorporates those loves into her work. In addition to her teaching and industry experience, Sarah also brings a diverse artistic and professional background which includes professional photography, studio art, graphic design, and jewelry design.

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Work Experience

Director of the Digital Media and Art Department at Bethany College
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Supervising faculty and adjunct instructors and overseeing operations of the department as well as the duties I previously held as Assistant Lecturer.
Assistant Lecturer of Art and Digital Media at Bethany College
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Instructor for a variety of subjects specializing in 3D Animation, Game Design, and Art Majors. Previously part-time instructor, received promotion in 2021.
3D Animator/Editor/Compositor at ICM
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Created a trade show video through 3D animation, graphic design, editing, and compositing.
3D Animator at PK Industries
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Created multiple 3D logos and animations for a holographic display for a trade show.
3D Texture Artist/Animator at Harper Industries
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Created assets and custom online configurator for work truck beds using Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine.
Print Graphic Designer at Kansas Secured Title Company
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017
Designed print ads for various publications and marketing materials.
3D Modeler at City of Lindsborg
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Created a 3D Model of a relief sculpture design for the city's 150th anniversary.
Visual Effects Animator at Solace Skies Productions
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
3D animator and storyboard artist for a 3D animated explainer video.
3D Environment Artist at Bethany College at Mindfire
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Modeled, textured, lit, animated, and rendered various environments.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 3D Animation at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment