Purpose Statement

     All my life I have truly enjoyed entertaining others. Whether it be through theatre, drawings, or playing a game with someone, influencing a smile on someone else’s face has always been one of the greatest feelings I’ve experienced. Another lifelong passion of mine has been playing and creating concepts for video games. One day I realized that I could do both of these activities professionally, given the dedication and energy. Throughout high school, I selected courses that would benefit this goal, such as multiple computer classes for technology and digital art experience. I have personally explored various fields of game making, such as concept art, voice acting, programming, 3D modeling, texturing, 3D and 2D animation, motion capture, and music writing. Once I stepped into an Open House session at Mason, I was astonished to find the perfect major for my interests, and have been taking steps to further fit into Mason’s Computer Game Design program.