Full name
Nicholas Sweetman
Title
Game Art Director & Lecturer
Biography
A solid industry background of 9 years in games working in the U.K. and Finland.
Over 15 published computer game titles on the Playstation, Xbox, PC & Mobile.
Now teaching game arts as a freelancer in Finland.
Experience
Lecturer of Game Art
Freelance
Lecturing game graphics subjects in the following schools:
• Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
• Stadin Ammattiopisto
• Laajasalo Opisto
• Amiedu
• Aalto University
Courses include: 2d Character and Background design, Digital Painting and 2D Animation.
Lecturer Of Game Art
Kajaani Ubiversity of Applied Sciences
• Writing and teaching the game art curriculum for all modules on the game production program.
• Modules include: Concept Art and Pre-Production, 3d Modelling/Texturing and Animation.
• Advising and mentoring first and second year game artists.
• Art directing students during real commercial game projects.
• Acting as both producer and art director during a collaboration with television station YLE
and game students.
• Organising workshops given by game industry professionals.
Senior 2d/3d Artist
Digital Chocolate Game Studios
• Designing 2d and 3d graphics for games such as characters, props, user interfaces,
concept art, track decoration, logos, icons and animation.
• Leading a team of artists on iPhone and mobile projects.
• Training and advising junior artists.
• Capturing, editing and creating motion graphics for new game releases.
• Designing marketing assets including preview and release screen shots.
• Keeping schedules and making sure that the overall style is consistent.
• Giving feedback to internal and external artists.
• Providing training to studio artists in After Effects, 3d Studio Max and Photoshop.
2d/3d Artist
Freelance
• Cinesite – Special Effects Company
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Creating 3d camera tracks for the film.
• Picasso Pictures – Animation Studio
Children’s BBC Commercials – 3d Modelling, texturing, lighting and character design.
• Plan#47 Co Director and Lead Artist – 3d Modelling, texturing, animation and rendering
for a music video called Plan#47, broadcast on the ITV television channel.
• Tokyoplastic – Animation Studio 3d Modelling for a Microsoft MSN Campaign.
2d/3d Game Artist
Rebellion Game Studios
2d Artist and 3d Modeller working on games for the Playstation, X-box and PC.
Summary:
• 3d Modelling and texturing of props, objects and characters.
• Concept art, user interface design and animation.
• Credits include:
The Mummy, Rainbow 6, Jesse James, Delta Force, Largo, Gunlock and Wardog.
Education
Pedagogical Studies in Vocational Education
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Completed 60 credits of vocational teacher education training in Finland.
Covers the three core competence areas:
• Guidance, Counseling and Teaching
• Work Community and Networking
• Research and Development
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Hertfordshire University
Online top up degree based on a Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design completed in England.
Modules include: Critical & Cultural Studies, Self Promotion & Final Major Project.
Higher National Diploma Graphic Design
Amersham & Wycombe College
Course content includes: Photography, Computer Design and Illustration.
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design
Amersham & Wycombe College
Painting, Figure Drawing, Computer Studies & Photography.
Pre-Diploma in General Art & Design
Amersham & Wycombe College
1 year intensive course of drawing and painting.
Awards
2013 |
Ones to Watch
, Bafta
I trained the game artist on the project Minttu Meriläinen |
2008 |
Gold Award- Tower Bloxx Delux (Mobile)
, Pocket Gamer
Concept Shots & Additional 3D Art |
2008 |
Silver Award – Mini Golf Magic 3D
, Pocket Gamer
Senior 3d Artist |
2007 |
Silver Award – Tornado Mania 3d
, Pocket Gamer
Senior 3d Artist |
2007 |
Silver Award – Roller Coaster Rush 3D
, Pocket Gamer
Senior 3d Artist |
2006 |
Bronze Award – Beach Ping Pong
, Pocket Gamer
Senior 3d Artist |
2006 |
Silver Award – Santa’s Tower Bloxx 3D
, Pocket Gamer
Senior 3d Artist |
Clients
Metropolia Laajasalo Kajaani Stadin AV Aalto AmiEdu
Specialties
Art Management and Direction
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Spine, Corel Painter, 3ds Max, After Effects