Why Join?
Are you finishing high school and preparing to apply for the Computer Arts and Animation program?
This online session is designed for high school graduates who want to understand what makes a strong creative portfolio, how to present their work clearly, and how to receive practical feedback before submission.
Your portfolio will be reviewed by lecturers from Abertay University, who will offer guidance on how to improve your selection of work, structure your presentation, and highlight your artistic direction.
Whether your work focuses on animation, character design, environment art, 2D or 3D assets, visual development, or digital storytelling, this is your opportunity to receive direct feedback and better understand what the Computer Arts and Animation program looks for in applicants.
Your Reviewers
Finlay Pearston
Lecturer in Game Art at Abertay University
Finlay teaches 3rd and 4th year students, with a focus on industry-led pipelines and contemporary art processes. He has worked for several years in both the VFX and games industries, starting in film and advertising before transitioning into games, where he works predominantly as an environment artist at a leading UK games company.
He has helped produce and ship multiple VFX and game products across different platforms, working with notable clients.
Robin Griffiths
Lecturer in Animation at Abertay University
Robin focuses on the development of 2D and 3D animation assets for digital media, including film, games, TV, and advertising. He teaches modules such as Elementary Animation and Character Animation at Abertay University.
Before joining Abertay in 2018, Robin worked at Space Budgie, the studio behind the BAFTA-winning educational programming game Glitchspace, and also worked as a freelance illustrator and animator with clients such as Microsoft and LEGO.
George Munteanu
Lead Concept Artist at Gameloft
Lecturer, Computer Arts and Animation at ECHO School
George is a Concept Artist with 18 years of experience in game development, having worked with studios such as Ubisoft, City Interactive, Nordeus, and Gameloft, as well as VFX studios for film, including Trixter.
His project credits include Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X 2, Modern Combat 5: Blackout, Sniper Fury, Alien Rage, and Independence Day: Resurgence. At ECHO School, he supports students in developing their visual storytelling, creative direction, and portfolios.
What’s Inside the Session?
The session will take place online and will begin with a short group introduction, where students can share their interests, creative direction, and artistic goals.
After that, each applicant’s portfolio will be reviewed individually, while the rest of the group can observe and learn from the feedback. This format allows students to better understand common portfolio strengths, mistakes, and improvement opportunities.
During the review, the lecturers will give practical feedback on how to refine your portfolio, select your strongest work, and present your creative identity more clearly.
What You’ll Take Home:
Free Admission • Limited Seats
Reserve your spot and get direct feedback on your portfolio before applying to Computer Arts and Animation.
This is your chance to better understand how to present your creative work and turn your portfolio into a stronger introduction to your skills, direction, and potential.
Fill in the form below to register for the event.
