Stacy Nuñez | Mixed Media Animator, Instructor
email: stacy.nunez.2011@gmail.com phone: 480.250.0257
web: stayandseestudio.com / https://stacyn.artstation.com
Education
2021 – Arizona State University BFA Animation, Tempe, AZ
Professional Experience
2022 – Present, Adjunct Professor for Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts
– Courses Taught: ART346 Computer Imaging and Animation, ART348 Animation Motion Studies, ART308 2D Digital Animation
– Led classes averaging 20+ students, providing individualized support and constructive feedback.
– Implemented a course curriculum focused on student engagement and learning outcomes
– Facilitated regular office hours and tutoring sessions for students
– Created supplemental content for students to explore topics like The 12 Principles of Animation, Rendering, Rigging, Timing and Topology in more depth
2022 – Present, Adjunct Professor for ART 185 and ART 285 3D Modeling and Animation I & II
– Led engaging classes averaging 20+ students, providing individualized support and feedback.
– Implemented a course curriculum focused on student engagement and learning outcomes
– Designed comprehensive content for a 16-week course, covering topics including modeling basics, topology, UV unwrapping, texturing, lighting, animation and rendering with Arnold.
– Facilitated regular office hours and tutoring sessions for students
2021 – Present, Private Tutor
– Facilitated weekly tutoring sessions for clients interested in or actively learning 3D modeling with Autodesk Maya
– Researched and implemented techniques for learning 3D that best suited the student
– Set learning goals and established best practices for individual learning at home
2022-23 Adjunct Professor for ART 308 2D Digital Animation
– Designed a 9-week curriculum covering 2D animation basics and a range of software including Toon Boom Animation Studio, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects.
– Created video course content accessible to students on Canvas
– Facilitated regular office hours and tutoring sessions for students
2022-23 Freelance 3D Environment Artist, AncestoriesXR, Gilbert, AZ
– Initiated weekly deadlines to systematize and establish guidelines for the production of 3D assets
– Researched project subject in-depth, gathered and stored related materials for ease of access for
production team
– Initiated meetings with team lead to receive feedback in order to create optimized assets
that exceeded the standards for the project
2021 Instructor’s Aide, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU, Tempe, AZ
• ART 346 -3D Computer Imaging and Animation
• ART 348 – Animation Motion Studies
• ART 349- 3D Visual Effects
– Taught at biweekly tutoring sessions with students to review modeling basics, tools, and techniques
– Reviewed student assignments and provided feedback and suggested alternative strategies for
success
2020-21 Guild Coordinator, Animation & 3D Modeling, Immersive Creation Studio (ICS) at ASU, Tempe, AZ
– Supervised a team of 20 student modelers and animators
– Tracked expectations and deadlines for over 9 different projects
– Designed and scheduled live tutorials for ICS covering Maya essentials
– Gave live demonstrations to guilds teaching 3D tools and texturing
– Gathered data and presented progress reports to supervising staff
– Established open, cooperative, and efficient working environment for my team
Organizations and Affiliations
2020 – Present – Member, Latinx in Animation, Los Angeles Chapter, Los Angeles, CA
2020 – 2023 – Member, Women In Animation Los Angeles Chapter, Los Angeles, CA
2020 – 2021 – Vice President, Founding Member, Lemontree Animation Club, Tempe, AZ
2021 – Founding Member, Women In Animation at ASU, Tempe, AZ
Languages
English, Spanish
Animation Software Skills
Autodesk Maya Substance Painter
ZBrush ToonBoom Harmony 22 Paperless
Adobe After Effects ProCreate
Adobe Photoshop ProCreate Dreams
Adobe Animate Nomad Sculpt
Stacy Nuñez 