Isaac O'Connell (He/Him)
Is an Animation Student at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY
Ike O’Connell is a 2D animator and aspiring game developer born in Virginia and raised in New Jersey. His most recent project is a digital 2D animated short film, Of Orkney, an action adventure short based on the Knights of the Round Table. After earning his BFA in 2D animation from Pratt Institute, he will continue to develop and publish indie games, and at least try to work in animation pre-production. He is currently based in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
Resume
Education
Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY
August 2021 - May 2025
BFA Digital Arts - 2D Animation Major
Art Students League of NYC | New York, NY/Remote
September - May 2020
Various Art Classes: Composition, Color Theory, Anatomy for Artists, Figure Drawing
PrattMWP | Utica, NY
July 2019
1 week pre college program - Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology | New York, NY
March - May 2018
11 week High School Live workshop - Life Drawing for Portfolios
Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ
July 2017
2 week pre college program - Game Design
Westfield High School | Westfield, NJ
September 2016 - June 2020
Skills
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Photoshop
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AfterEffects
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Premiere Pro
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Audition
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Toon Boom Harmony
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ProCreate
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Clip Studio Paint
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Unity
Work Experience
Student Union Staff | Pratt Institute
May 2023 - May 2025 | Brooklyn, NY
Provide information concerning various campus amenities to visitors, and direct them to locations when inquired. Facilitate inquiries for room requests and space reservations for various campus events. Maintain the upkeep of the student union, requesting further assistance from maintenance staff as needed.
Orientation Staff | Pratt Institute
August 2023 | Brooklyn, NY
Worked alongside Pratt Institute professional staff in order to ease the transition between high school and college for first-year students.
Private Art Tutoring
February - August 2020 | Westfield, NJ
Taught private individual and small group art classes to children aged 8-14. Created relationships with parents and negotiated pricing for classes. Developed curriculum for classes on a weekly basis.
Art Teacher | South Avenue Arts
July 2019 - August 2022 | Garwood, NJ
Taught beginner level anime and manga classes to second grade to middle school age. Developed curriculum for classes on a weekly basis.