Barbara Szymiczek
I am specialising in Character Modelling and 3D Character Animation.
About
![Portrait of Barbara Szymiczek with trees in the background.](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/content_summary_free_image_webp/public/2022-05/Barbara_Szymiczek_Profile.jpg.webp?itok=E0utxn8W)
During my time studying Animation at DJCAD I explored different specialisms in search of a particular field to focus on. I have always been drawn to creating characters, so in my final year of this course, I chose to specialise in Character Modelling and 3D Animation. That way I could combine my love of character design with my interest in 3D.
The student film idea that I pitched last year was chosen, and I got a chance to direct a 3D animated graduation film called Knitman. During the production, I had to wear many hats. I designed three characters, did concept art, worked on storyboards, 3D layouts, modelling, texturing and animation. I have gained many valuable skills from this experience, as well as having grown as an artist and a person.
Baby Dragon
Baby dragon character I designed and modelled using ZBrush, Maya and Substance Painter
Knitman Character Designs
A set of character designs I made for Knitman
Axel the Axolotl Wanderer character design
![A full body drawing of a stylised humanoid axolotl character and sketches exploring different poses and moods.](https://www.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/student_work_desktop_1440w/public/2022-05/Barbara_Szymiczek_7.png?itok=xcWymxgv)
A character design of an axolotl wanderer cartoon character
Animation Showreel
Animation showreel consisting of the Knitman shots I have worked on as well as other individual projects