Paul Hargreaves

Cirriculum Vitae

Personal Profile

I have finished my studies at UCLan (University of Central Lancashire) to gain a career in the gaming industry. I’m a hardworking and always motivated individual who is willing and keen to learn new skills whilst working on the job in addition to my current range of skills. I specialise in conceptual art ( I love concept art more than life itself) although I do have 3D environmental modelling capabilities as well as using UDK (Unreal Development Kit).

Skills I have achieved

Conceptual art (both character and environmental art).
3D modelling (environmental).
Creating hand painted textures for 3D models and applying them.
Using kismet in UDK along with using the tools the engine provides to add finishing effects to environmental and modulated models and assets.

Software I have used

Adobe Photoshop

Autodesk Maya

3DS Max (briefly)

UDK (Unreal Development Kit)

Camtasia

Adobe Premier Pro

Unity (game engine)

Autodesk Mud box

Adobe Illustrator

Macromedia Flash

Game Maker

Key Skills

Conceptual art environmental/character
Modulated and environmental modelling
Creating textures

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)

Education and Qualifications

UCLan (University of Central Lancashire)

Fylde Road

Preston

Sept 2011 - May 2014

BA Hons Games Design

Results: Third in Bachelor's Degree of Honours Games Design

Southport College

Mornington Road

Southport

Sept 2008 - May 2011

BTEC First Diploma – Art and Design

Results: Merit

BTEC National Diploma – Games Development and Animation

Results: Merit

Christ the King RC High School

Stamford Road

Birkdale

Southport

September 2003 – June 2008

GCSE’s

Art: C

DT (Design & Technology): D

Maths: E

English: E

RE: D

PE: E

Languages French: E

GNVVQ’s

Science: PASS

IT: PASS

Hobbies and Interests

I play badminton as often as I can. I mostly play twice a week and I am currently a member of a badminton club and I play in the Southport and District league. My other interests include keeping fit, art, gaming, my favourite genre has to be RTS (real time strategy games) other activites in my spare time include socialising with friends within and outside of university.