Olivia Jones

School/Division	Division of Communication & Creative Media
Class	2023
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Massachusetts

Concentration

Concept Art

Favorite Class

Concept Painting Fundamentals

How prepared do you think you are for life after Champlain, both in your future career and day-to-day life?

The Game Development classes have prepared me for what it would be like working on a real game development team. As the years have passed, our process has become more industry-level. I believe that if I transitioned into a fulltime position on a real team tomorrow, I would have a strong grasp on the work.

What is it about your major/area of study that appeals to you? Why does a career in that field matter—what value does it add to the world?

I’m a Game Art & Animation major, with a primary interest in concept art. I love all things 2D and also enjoy storyboarding, comic making, animation, and the collaboration between art and narrative. Ever since I was a child, one of the things I wanted most in my career was to make people feel something in the same way I felt while engaging with movies and games. They have the ability to transform and inspire a person, and that’s important to me.

What’s your favorite thing about Champlain’s community?

As a commuter, I think my favorite thing about the Champlain community is Division of Information Technology & Sciences friendly nature. More often than not, people are willing to speak to one another, and help with issues they are experiencing. It’s a community that bands together in tough times.