MATTIE ERICKSON
B.F.A. GRAPHIC DESIGN- 2008
CURRENT EMPLOYER
Cue, Inc., Ambient Inks
CURRENT CITY
Minneapolis, MN
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE STOUT
It was the best opportunity for me when looking into art schools. I knew I could achieve my dream of working in the visual effects industry by going to UW-Stout.
WHATS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU FACED
One of the biggest challenges for me was learning compositing more or less independently. I can't tell you how many nights I stayed in the art building until 2 a.m. that first semester I took digital cinema. Ultimately, the hard work was well worth it.
WHAT STANDS OUT IN YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
All the opportunities I was offered stand out the most. I felt such encouragement from professors throughout the years, and some of them gave me amazing opportunities.