DESIGN | ONLINE MAGAZINE by Jen H.

hat I leave behind..Is a quote from Bernadette Devlin â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yesterday I dared to struggle. Today I dare to win.â&#x20AC;? This quote has helped me in many aspects of my life, including my adventures and challenges attending an online college. I set my goals high and made the choice to achieve my goals through perseverance, patience, professionalism and integrity. I leave behind a path for others to follow, an example, and a challenge to rise to the occasion. I challenge my peers and new students to make the life changing choice to become fully engaged in your educational experience. I promise, you will not regret it. When the thoughts of self doubt creep in, take the extra step and go beyond what is expected. I dare you to win. I leave behind and I take with me the knowledge, skills and friendships that have made a huge impact on my life. While actively involved in the Westwood College Online community, I had the opportunity to be a Tutor, to participate as the Senior Creative Director on the Premiere issue of the DESIGN|ONLINE Magazine, to be recognized for my professionalism and artistic ability. I promoted my talents through contests and competitions, winning two Honorable Mentions. You can too, I dare you to win. Since graduating in December 2009 with highest honors from Westwood College Online, I am now an Instructor and Publisher of the Gaming Online Magazine and the DESIGN|ONLINE Magazine. It has truly been an honor to work with so many talented and dedicated individuals. I would like to thank everyone at Westwood College Online for providing me the means and opportunity to expand my knowledge and refine my skills, introducing me to a whole new graphic world to play in.

Eda M. Staples

Eda M. Staples, B.S.

Bachelor of Applied Science, Animation With my passion for creativity and a wild imagination, my visions have always come with ease. It wasn’t until I enrolled at Westwood College that I gained the tools, knowledge and support to successfully bring my imagination and visions to life. I have been in the graphic design and web development industry for 15+ years and decided it was time to add Animation to my repertoire. I have the strongest motivation to succeed in all aspects of my life, focusing on my strengths as well as my weaknesses with perseverance and pride. I graduated with the highest honors from Westwood College Online with a Bachelors Degree in Animation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

HONORS/AWARDS:

Adobe Master Collection CS4

Westwood Dean’s List G.P.A. 3.9

Autodesk 3D Studio Max

Westwood College President’s List

Autodesk Maya

Summa Cum Laude

Unreal Tournament Editor III

Alpha Beta Kappa

2D Animation

Phi Beta Lambda

3D Animation

National Scholars Honor Society

Video Production/Special Effects

2 Honorable Mentions in the

Concept Artist

3rd Annual Westwood Art Contest Entertainment Software Scholarship

Animation

Westwood School of Design

Character Development “Fairy” Pencil Sketch

Game Cover Art “Journey to the Dreamtime” Adobe Photoshop Character Development “ Super Hero” Pencil Sketch

Game Level “Journey to the Dreamtime” Unreal Tournament 3 Editor Character Development “Carmen” Pencil Sketch concept sketch created from program called the “Four Fold Way” by Angeles Arrien. Carmen will eventually be created in 3D

Game Level “Journey to the Dreamtime” Unreal Tournament 3 Editor

“Dream Magnificent Dreams and Awaken to Make Them Come True..” ~Isaac David Garuda, Ph.D.

Game Level “Journey to the Dreamtime” Unreal Tournament 3 Editor Adobe Photoshop CS4

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