Brian Calcote

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Skills

Effective in guiding projects from concept through development to implementation.
Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting focus. Proficient in analyzing problems that arise in design stages, identifying weaknesses and then making sound recommendations on effective course of action.
Outstanding organizational abilities with attention to detail.
Highly industrious, goal oriented and self-motivated. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Work well either independently or as an active team member.

Unreal Engine 4 - Used to teach and develop video games
Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator (CS – CC 2020) - Brainstorming original concepts for future designs
3DS Max (9 – 2020) - Creating three dimensional objects to help visualize real world objects
Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects (CS – CC 2020) – Editing videos and adding effects
Google Classroom - Organizing classroom assignments and other class materials
Google Docs - Used for the creation of word documents
Microsoft Word - Used for the creation of word documents

Experiences

-------Video Game Design-------
Create an engaging curriculum covers multiple areas of Game Design
Create video tutorials that go over the lesson allowing students to work at their own pace
Teach students the fundamentals of game design
Teach students how to properly use UE4 (Unreal Engine 4)
Teach blueprint within UE4
Introduce students to 3D modeling using 3DS Max
Show students how to properly model using 3DS Max
-------Graphic Design-------
Create engaging lessons for students that also meet the graphic design curriculum
Teach students in all areas of graphic design
Efficiently teach students Photoshop
Work closely with other teachers on a daily basis

-------Video Game Design-------
Create an engaging curriculum covers multiple areas of Game Design
Teach students the fundamentals of game design
Teach students how to properly use UE4 (Unreal Engine 4)
Teach blueprint within UE4
Introduce students to 3D modeling using 3DS Max
Show students how to properly model using 3DS Max
-------Graphic Design-------
Create engaging lessons for students that also meet the graphic design curriculum
Teach students in all areas of graphic design
Efficiently teach students Photoshop/Illustrator
Work closely with other teachers on a daily basis
-------Video Production-------
Teach students the proper tools for video production
Teach professional video editing software
Show students how to add special effects to their own videos
Teach students how to properly film and how to use various types of film equipment

Teach students in all areas of graphic design
Efficiently teach students Photoshop
Create engaging lessons for students that also meet the graphic design curriculum
Work closely with other teachers on a daily basis

'Ravaged' - Shipped on PC
Designed Multiplayer levels for First Person Shooting / Vehicle combat using the Unreal 3 engine,
Created layout drawings and 'gray boxed' playable prototypes for early review,
Created original levels as well as finalizing partially completed levels from others.
Developed layouts to maximize the game's strengths and developer's goals,
Iterated on designs in response to developer and player feedback,
Coordinated hand-offs with environmental artists,
Collaborate with team members to meet weekly goals.

Education

Teacher, Level Designer, 3D Modeler