Hi, I'm Archie Beat, a BA(Hons) Comic and Concept Art student at Leeds Arts University since September 2023. I focus on illustration, concept art, and animation, with hands-on experience in Clip Studio Paint, InDesign and Photoshop. I'm comfortable working independently, meeting deadlines and presenting ideas to groups. Beyond my studies, I have led children's art activities, volunteered in galleries, and earned a Gold Arts Award. I love films, graphic novels and video games, and I'm excited to bring creative ideas to collaborative projects, network with peers, and continue growing as an artist and designer.…

Archie Beat

Hi, I'm Archie Beat, a BA(Hons) Comic and Concept Art student at Leeds Arts University since September 2023. I focus on illustration, concept art, and animation, with hands-on experience in Clip Studio Paint, InDesign and Photoshop. I'm comfortable working independently, meeting deadlines and presenting ideas to groups. Beyond my studies, I have led children's art activities, volunteered in galleries, and earned a Gold Arts Award. I love films, graphic novels and video games, and I'm excited to bring creative ideas to collaborative projects, network with peers, and continue growing as an artist and designer.…

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Hi, I’m Archie Beat, a BA(Hons) Comic and Concept Art student at Leeds Arts University since September 2023. I focus on illustration, concept art, and animation, with hands-on experience in Clip Studio Paint, InDesign and Photoshop. I’m comfortable working independently, meeting deadlines and presenting ideas to groups.

Beyond my studies, I have led children’s art activities, volunteered in galleries, and earned a Gold Arts Award. I love films, graphic novels and video games, and I’m excited to bring creative ideas to collaborative projects, network with peers, and continue growing as an artist and designer.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Retail Assistant at Primark (Metrocentre Gateshead)
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
On shop floor, tidied displays and maintained presentation to Primark standards; trained on till and supported customers.
Children’s Art Group Support Assistant at Laing Gallery
April 1, 2023 - Present
Supported children aged 5-11 during Easter arts activity, helped them transition around the gallery, develop ideas, and ensured safety; followed project leader's instructions for setting up and clearing away materials.
Children’s Art Group Support Assistant at The Thought Foundation
February 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Assisted in weekly children’s art projects, set up and cleared away materials, demonstrated activities, and provided guidance while maintaining a welcoming environment.
Retail Assistant at Primark, Metrocentre Gateshead
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Tidy displays, ensured shop floor presentation to Primark standards, trained on till duty, and supported customers.
Children’s Art Group Support Assistant at Laing Gallery, Newcastle Upon Tyne
April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Supported children aged 5-11 in arts activities, guided transitions around the gallery, helped develop ideas and demonstrated application in projects, maintained a safe and welcoming environment, set up and cleared away materials as directed.
Children’s Art Group Support Assistant at The Thought Foundation, Birtley
February 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Supported weekly art projects, demonstrated activities to groups, assisted in setting up/clearing away, and offered guidance during participation.

Education

A Levels at Durham Sixth Form Centre
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
GCSEs at Oxclose Community Academy
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Comic and Concept Art at Leeds Arts University
September 1, 2023 - May 9, 2026
A Levels at Durham Sixth Form Centre
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
GCSE at Oxclose Community Academy
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

Duke of Edinburgh - Bronze Award
January 1, 2021 - May 9, 2026
Gold Arts Award
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026
UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Gold Arts Award
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Professional Services
    paper Hitsuka

    A short 12 page comic about a man and his wife being killed in cold blood. Upon dying, he meets an Onryo, and forms a contract with them to come back from the afterlife and kill the two outlaws that murdered everything he cared about