FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
Sean Matthew Prayuda recently graduated valedictorian of the undergraduate Digital Arts and Design degree program at Full Sail University in Orlando FL. During his time at Full Sail, Sean received several Course Director Awards, which highlights students who have demonstrated outstanding effort and good attitude in completion of course projects. When he is not engaging in motion graphics design, he is drawing characters, painting and building model kits, as well as playing video games. Upon graduating, Sean accepted a Graphic Designer role with Full Sail’s DC3 division.
WHAT ARE YOU READING/LISTENING TO/WATCHING?
I am currently playing through a game called Limbus Company and have found its plot to be enjoyable so far. Some of my favorite stories come from the Xenoblade Chronicles series of games. I would definitely recommend that one for a gripping narrative experience.
DO YOU FEEL THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS PREPARED YOU TO SEARCH FOR AND FIND A JOB?
Immensely so. Before, I had no idea how to use After Effects, but now I am not only relatively proficient at it but also significantly enjoy doing motion graphics. At Full Sail, I feel I had complete creative freedom with my projects while also having sufficient rubrics or specifications for each project which created an ideal learning environment for me.
DO YOU DESIGN FOR ANY CAUSES OR CHARITIES?
I have worked with a few non-profits already. One of these was Christmas Dreams, an organization which helps terminally ill children celebrate Christmas before December. I helped make the graphics for a video experience they would show the children.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
Movies or video games with excellent and distinct stylistic flair. Some examples that come to mind are Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and several Mario games as they are full of charm and fun colors.
