Animation production student with a strong visual communication, digital design and storytelling focus. Experienced working in small team settings to deliver animated projects from concept through to completion while managing deadlines and collaborating effectively. Developed technical skills in layout, environment design, storyboarding and post-production, alongside soft skills such as problem-solving, active listening and time management. Also gained experience as a student point of contact/off-hours student warden, supporting smooth running of activities under pressure.

Aysha Dawood

Animation production student with a strong visual communication, digital design and storytelling focus. Experienced working in small team settings to deliver animated projects from concept through to completion while managing deadlines and collaborating effectively. Developed technical skills in layout, environment design, storyboarding and post-production, alongside soft skills such as problem-solving, active listening and time management. Also gained experience as a student point of contact/off-hours student warden, supporting smooth running of activities under pressure.

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Animation production student with a strong visual communication, digital design and storytelling focus. Experienced working in small team settings to deliver animated projects from concept through to completion while managing deadlines and collaborating effectively.

Developed technical skills in layout, environment design, storyboarding and post-production, alongside soft skills such as problem-solving, active listening and time management. Also gained experience as a student point of contact/off-hours student warden, supporting smooth running of activities under pressure.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Background Artist at Arts University Bournemouth
February 15, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Worked as a background artist on the graduate film “A Winter's Loss”. Contributed to an animated production from start to end, including regular team meetings and support for smooth collaboration. Developed traditional and digital (Photoshop) painting skills used for background artwork and assisted with production workflow under team deadlines.
Student Warden at Universal Student Living
October 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Worked as a point of contact for students and staff outside of office hours. Focused on maintaining building safety, resolving issues quickly, and coordinating effectively to keep operations running smoothly during student living period. Developed the ability to think and act fast under pressure to maintain harmony in the student building and ensure everything ran smoothly.
Colourist at Arts University Bournemouth
February 1, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Worked as a colourist on the graduate film “Look at the Sky”. Developed skills in Toon Boom Harmony, as well as organisational and time-management skills. Learned how to label, prep, and deliver files when working in a team.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation Production at Arts University Bournemouth
September 1, 2024 - July 15, 2027
UAL Foundation Diploma at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Brighton College Abu Dhabi
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

Background Artist / Student Warden (experience)
October 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education