Stephanie Andrews

Work History

• Creative Director

  LiminalVR

  May 2015 - Present

  Creative strategy, art and interactivity design, development direction for psychology-based virtual reality experiences and products.

• PhD Researcher in 3D Stereoscopic Media and Virtual Reality

  Deakin University

  March 2015 - Present

  Research, development, and production in the areas of 3D cinema, stereoscopic compositing, virtual reality, computer graphics, and innovative approaches to the use of 3D media in the arts.

• Multimedia Artist

  studio stephnet

  1998 - Present

  Art and technology projects incorporating kinetic sculpture, computer-control systems, digital and stereographic imaging, site-specific installation, animated neon and light, and interactive elements. Works have been exhibited both locally and internationally at galleries, festivals, conferences, and major events such as Burning Man.

• Digital Media Lecturer | Curriculum Designer

  Billy Blue College of Design

  January 2014 - December 2014

  Digital Media subject areas include 3D Animation/Design and User Experience/Interactivity. Courses use blended learning and online elements as well as traditional lecture/tutorial format.
  
  Also responsible for writing and designing course material to be used throughout extended Billy Blue campuses across Australia.
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  Lecturer | 3D Animation and Multimedia

  RMIT University

  February 2012 - November 2014

  Instructing an international cohort of students in 3D modeling, rendering, and animation at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Also mentoring and advising on undergraduate thesis final projects. Courses include, 3D Animation, Advanced 3D, Concept Development, and Multimedia Authoring.

• Co-founder | Creative Direction, 3D Technical Artist, Online Marketing

  Second Life Marketplace Business

  2009 - August 2013

  Top quality, highly imaginative interactive and 3D products for the virtual world ranging from architectural structures and avatar accessories to scripted effects and building components.

• Founder and CEO

  Fabbit

  November 2012 - 2013

  Fabbit is an easy to use, fun, online design community that allows individuals to connect with people all over the world to generate their own unique product designs that can be made into real objects.
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  Assistant Professor of Digital and Experimental Art

  University of Washington

  2004 - September 2010

  Research: Lenticular Sculpture, 3D Photography, Digital Stereoscopic Cinema and Animation, Dance Choreography and Motion Capture, Rapid Prototyping of Digital Scuplture
  Curriculum: 3Space - Computer Graphics for Experimental Artists, Algorithmic Processes, Introduction to Digital Art and Experimental Media, The World in Motion - Animation in Theory and Practice, Digital Stereoscopic Cinema in HD

• Founder and Director

  Operation Squeegee Fundraiser

  May 2010 - August 2010

  Hosted within the SL virtual world, we raised $4k USD through live events, online merchandise, and social activities for the National Wildlife Federation's Oil Spill Recovery Fund.
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  3D Computer Graphics Consultant

  University of Chicago

  2003 - 2004

  Interactive virtual reality for exhibitions at SciTech Hands On Museum and Adler Planetarium

• Adjunct Professor | Teaching Assistant

  The Art Institute of Chicago

  2002 - 2004

  3D Animation, 3D Lighting and Rendering, Digital Photography, Holography, Neon, Virtual Environments
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  Technical Director

  Pixar

  1996 - 2000

  A Bug's Life - Lighting and Master Lighting
  Toy Story 2 - Layout, Modeling, Art Design

  

  

• Graphic Design and Animation

  University of Washington Television

  1996 - 1996