Internship Profile: Meet Animation Major Kaitlyn Colhouer, Animal Inc.
"I have had many opportunities in the program to sharpen my art skills as well as my social skills, and have learned to present my work and myself professionally. I am much more confident in my artistic abilities and in my presentation of ideas and concepts."
Meet Kaitlyn Colhouer
Internship: Animation intern, Animal Inc.
Major: animation
Expected graduation: Spring 2015
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
High School: Keystone Oaks High School
Why did you choose to attend Point Park to study animation?
I chose Point Park University for my major because it was so close to home, and I liked the idea of joining a program which was just starting up, rather than being one out of hundreds of students in a larger animation program.
How is your major helping you to reach your career goals?
After I graduate, I am hoping to go into a career in concept art. As an animation student, I have sharpened my art skills and learned the process of animation from concept to completion. I believe knowing your field inside and out will make you a better artist no matter what your position.
What are your key responsibilities at this internship?
At my internship at Animal Inc., I work hands on with the resident animator in developing concept art for various clients and in-house projects, as well as aiding in the daily function of the company.
How have you applied the skills and training you've received at Point Park to this internship?
I have had many opportunities in the animation program to sharpen my art skills as well as my social skills, and have learned to present my work and myself professionally. I am much more confident in my artistic abilities and in my presentation of ideas and concepts.
Why would you recommend Point Park to a prospective student?
The small class sizes and committed faculty at Point Park are the best things about the school, as well as access to a wide array of programs and equipment. In other schools - especially in the fine and cinema arts majors - students can get lost in the crowd and not receive guidance or gain the confidence they need to be ready for a career in the art world. At Point Park, my experience in the animation program has always been engaging and fun, and has helped me realize where I want to go in my career as an artist.
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