A person walking through a field of tall, golden grass, with a faint, hand-drawn outline of another person superimposed in front of them.

SKILLS

Here are a few things I’ve been working on.

I developed my skills in Adobe After Effects through a dedicated course focused on creating short-form video content, where I learned motion graphics, animation, and visual effects. I also applied these skills professionally by creating intros and outros for MontanaPBS

After Effects

Sound design

Digital audio workstation screen showing multiple tracks, waveforms, MIDI patterns, and automation curves in a music production project.

I developed sound design skills both independently and through formal coursework, learning how to record, edit, and mix audio to enhance interactive and visual media. Sound design became an essential part of my creative process, helping to build immersive experiences in both games and video content.

Photoshop

A young man with glasses and a floral shirt smiling and holding an ice cream cone with miniature photos of three children on it. Behind him is a brick building and reflections of parked cars in the window. Overlaid text reads 'It's all about B RE'.
A hiker standing on rocky terrain during a mountain sunset, with colorful sky and mountain peaks in the background, and an overlay of text about capturing the perfect sky fire.

I gained a strong foundation in Adobe Photoshop through coursework, where I developed skills in photo editing, compositing, and visual design. Outside of school, I’ve applied these skills to create personal posters, as well as contract work for clients. Producing custom graphics, promotional materials, and digital artwork tailored to specific needs.

A person wearing a white astronaut helmet with a clear visor, with the words 'Anyone can be an astronaut' in bold yellow letters over the image.
The cover of the book titled '_Moby Dick_' by Herman Melville features a black background with a detailed, sketch-style illustration of a whale's head and body, with the whale's open mouth and teeth visible. The book's title and author are written in large, thin, uppercase white letters. The back cover has a gray, textured background with a synopsis of the novel in small, black text, accompanied by a small, sketch-style illustration of a whale's tail at the bottom.

Video Game Design

Pixel art image of a person with brown hair, blue eyes, and a sad expression, with the words 'what to eat' written above.
Pixel art style game scene titled 'Mouse House' showing a maze-like environment with brown brick walls, yellow cheese, small plants, and two mice characters at the bottom, with red-orange areas representing lava or danger zones.
Pixel art scene of a starry night sky with a mountain, train tracks, and three small characters standing on the tracks.

Check out these games for yourself!

https://inkcarison.itch.io/

As part of a class called Game Jams and a separate class called The Art & Science of Interactive Games. I created a new game each week. These weekly challenges strengthened my skills in programming and design, using tools like PICO-8 and Game Maker. I especially enjoyed developing short stories and experimenting with different game play mechanics, visual styles, and interactive narratives. The experience deepened my passion for game development and storytelling through games. We also designed Game Development Document for future game proposals.