DOMINIKA JURASZEK
dominikajuraszek (at) yahoo.com
Work Experience 2004-2007 Media Center Director, BCNY, New York, NY
Organized and directed award winning media program at BCNY
This included 3D Animation/Film/Video/Graphic Design classes at after-school facility.
2004-07 Book Illustrator, Keith Bailey, New York, NY
1999-07 Freelance Filmmaker/Animator/Photographer, New York, NYPoster design, logo design, advertisements, & photography workClients included: rock/blues bands, independent films etc.
2002-2004 Film/ Animation/Art Teacher, Los Angeles, CA Worked as an art/animation/visual arts teacher at California Arts Partnership/Inner City Arts Program, a nationally recognized organization in providing art instruction to financially disadvantaged students (elementary-adult). 2003
Producer/Assistant to Director, Liberty Studios, New York, NYAssisted Director, Robert Lyons, with film production.
2002 Model Maker for 3D Animation Company, ElectraSchock, LA, CaliforniaAssisted Darnell Williams, President of ElectraSchock, with 3D modeling for games.
2000-2001 Music Video Director for Nightside Entertainment, Providence, RIDirected, filmed, edited, and created the set design for music video. The video was created for RI Phoenix Award winning, Becky Chace Band, under the support of the Andy Warhol Foundation.
2001 Assistant to Professor, Providence, RI Assisted Film Professor, Yvonne Andersen, at Rhode Island School of Design. Helped students learn new animation/film techniques. Instructed students on camera equipment, sound editing, and technical studio knowledge. Prepared and maintained equipment and set designs.
2000-2001 Freelance Muralist and Painter, Providence, RI Clients included: Castle Cinema Movie Theatre mural project in Providence, and theRhode Island School of Design Museum
1999-2000 Gallery Assistant, Brooklyn, NYOrganized gallery space for Kathe Burghart’s Liz Taylor Series in Brooklyn studio.
| Specialized Skills |
| FILM & EDITING16mm filmFlatbed editingOxberry & Bolex CamerasVX2000 |
| ANIMATION, VIDEO, & GRAPHIC DESIGNMAYAAdobe After Effects Adobe Photoshop CSAdobe IllustratorAvid Express Final Cut ProI-MovieImage ReadyBasic DreamweaverBasic Flash |
| SOUNDPro Tools Sound ForgeSound Edit 16ReasonGarageband |
| ARTLife DrawingPainting/Sculpture |
Awards & Accomplishments
2002 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Grant
2002 Kosciuszko Foundation Grant
2002 CalArts Scholarship
1999 - 2002 Rhode Island School of Design Honors awarded for excellence in class and Animation/Film Studio Performance
1999 - 2001 Worked as a major influence at Rhode Island School of Design's fund and scholarship raising campaign
1998 - 2002 Rhode Island School of Design Alumni Scholarship
1998 New York State Art Teachers Association Zara B. Kimmey Award
1997 Scholastic Art and Writing Award for Excellence in Visual Arts
Education
2002-2004 Master of Fine Arts concentration in Film/Video/Animation at California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, CACompleted classes in Graphic Design and Music Technology
1998-2002 Bachelor of Fine Arts with concentration in Media Arts:Film/Video/Animation at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RICompleted classes in Graphic Design and Music Technology
1995 –1998 H.S. Diploma/Fine Arts Concentration from F.H. LaGuardia H.S. of Music and Art, New York, NY











