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This week, we're featuring one of our SLC peer tutors, Rhett Allen!

What’s your major?

Game Art and Design

What’s your year?

Senior… apparently ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Where are you from?

Denver, Colorado

What's your favorite spot on campus?

The SLC!

What's your favorite art medium or tool?

Digital: Photoshop and ZBrush

Who is your favorite artist?

Wang Ling or Zheng Wei

What's your favorite food?

Okonomiyaki Hiroshima Style

What's your favorite mode of transportation?

Trains if they were as convenient as trains in Japan

What's your favorite book?

Art History, 5th Edition by Marilyn Stockstad… maybe not. Contest by Matthew Reilly.

What's your favorite TV series?

I haven’t watched TV in 11-ish years. Battlestar Galactica I guess?

What's your favorite movie?

君の名は

If you were a character in your favorite movie/book/TV show, who would you be?

立花瀧

Cats or dogs?

Yes.

Lightning or thunder?

Also yes (as long as the power doesn’t go out when I’m working on something).

If you could have dinner with anyone, living or deceased, who would it be?

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Omniscience

Who is your hero(es)?

The doctors and surgeons who saved my life as an infant. They’re pretty cool.

What is the scariest fun thing you have ever done?

Solo trip around Japan!

What do you hope to do when you graduate?

Work. Make my education worth it and keep improving my craft.

What's your one piece of advice for RMCAD students?

Do something every day so that you are a little better tomorrow. Personal projects help solidify what you’re learning and let you tackle new challenges pertinent to your goals.

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Get to Know Your Tutors

AuraWho are you?My name is Aura, I am our Library Manager + Game Art tutor here at RMCAD!I attended RMCAD, and graduated with my BFA in 2023. What do you do?I assist students with Library materials and their toughest 3D assignments!I assist in: PBR hand-painted textures, asset modeling, digital sculpting, hard surface + organic modeling, environment setup (lighting and rendering) in Unreal Engine, Maya, Zbrush, Adobe Substance Painter Favorite things? My favorite things are, of course, my 3D art practice, cooking, spending quality time with my friends, family, and, more importantly, my cat. I also LOVE computer building and playing video games. Why do you love tutoring?I love being able to assist students who are struggling with their assignments and seeing their “a-ha” moments!Being a critical part of the college journey is important to me, and I aim to provide the necessary steps and tools that allow students to achieve their personal and academic goals! Ask me about:Computer building! (and my cat). Emma Who are you?I’m the SLC’s full-time writing specialist. What do you do?As a writing tutor, I help with drafting, revising, and pretty much everything else writing-related! I also teach Composition courses in the Liberal Arts department. Favorite things? Science fiction, crisp spring weather, Van Gogh paintings, Latin, and the way sunlight turns gold in the evening. Why do you love tutoring?I like being able to give students personalized support one-on-one. Ask me about:Ask me for book recommendations. I’m a genre omnivore, so I’ve read—and can recommend—a little bit of everything. Ryan Who are you? I’m Ryan Mitchell, I do all things music production, including but not limited to: Composing, Song Writing, Troubleshooting Audio and Digital Audio Workstations, and any/other Music Production class and software help. What do you do?As a tutor for the SLC and more so for the Music Production program, I help with any of the needs for students that are in the Music Production program or any students outside of the Music Production program that are wanting to know more about audio and anything listed above. Favorite things? I genuinely love music and anything audio-related. Why do you love tutoring?As an SLC tutor, I love tutoring because it gives me a chance to work on and develop my skills for teaching, which is my main goal after completing school. Ask me about:Anything, I enjoy conversation! Hayden Who are you?My name is Hayden! I am a Junior at RMCAD, as well as an illustration peer tutor. What do you do?I help students with illustration-related assignments or general needs! I can also help students experiment with their art and build new skills! Favorite things?I love the D&D podcast "Just Roll With It" and have completed both the Riptide and Wonderlust campaigns. I also love reading, writing, drawing (of course), and playing RPGs in my free time! Why do you love tutoring?I deeply value feedback as part of the creative process, and I enjoy being helpful and offering guidance to others! Ask me about:Just about anything! My cat, my hobbies, what classes I’ve completed at RMCAD/what I’ve found most helpful… I love to chat, so don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation! Bruna Who are you?My name is Bruna! I’m a Senior studying internationally from Brazil, and a 3D Animation peer tutor at RMCAD! What do you do?I’m at students’ disposal to help mostly with 3D assignments, including: 3D Animation, 3D Rigging and Character Modeling in Maya. I’m also your designated bilingual peer tutor - I speak Portuguese, a little Spanish, and English of course. If you need a little extra help with your English or comprehension, let me know! Favorite things? Singing, playing the guitar, concerts, creating stories and characters, making art, the ocean, family time, and following Christ. Why do you love tutoring?I’m still brand new but I love giving back to a school that’s given me so much and being an active part of the community. Ask me about:You can always ask me about RMCAD, resources, language troubles, all things 3D and cool bands! Logan Who are you?Hi, I’m Logan, a Sophomore at RMCAD and a 2d animation tutor! What do you do?I assist students in navigating Toon Boom, I offer advice on animations when requested, and I produce videos on different aspects of 2d animation. Favorite things?In my free time, I like watching movies and youtube videos as well as playing Souls-likes and rogue-like video games. Why do you love tutoring?I like working with other students in an effort to increase all of our animation skills. Ask me about:Anything, but especially movie recommendations! Jenni Who are you?I’m a mom, freelance designer, and fiber artist who loves all things design. What do you do?I am the graphic design tutor and a learning commons coordinator. I help students one-on-one with assignments, facilitate workshops, and develop resources for students. Favorite things?Coffee, people watching, quaking aspens, heavy metal, and a sweater I can swim in. Why do you love tutoring?Helping students build their knowledge and confidence so they can become strong, independent learners. Ask me about: Time-saving tips for your everyday workflow. I love systems and finding the most efficient way to execute tasks. Martha Who are you?I am Martha, director of the learning commons and destroyer of souls. What do you do?I can help with writing and research. Favorite things? My kids; answering questions; loud music; strong coffee. Why do you love tutoring?I love encouraging learning. The more you know, the more you know. Ask me about:Anything. Ask me anything. Katharine Who are you? I am a maker of things, master of nothing, tinkerer of everything. What do you do? For the SLC? I am one of the full-time professional tutors and specialize in assisting Interior Design students. Favorite things? The mountains, traveling, music…storytelling of any kind. Why do you love tutoring?I love to learn, and I love watching others learn. Ask me about:Anything, I am an open book....

Welcome to Summer B

Summer B has started! We hope everyone is feeling comfortable as the new term begins. Let’s go over a few things: The Learning Commons consists of the Student Learning Center (SLC) and Library. We are here to provide academic support. This means we can help with coursework, understanding assignments, providing feedback on your work, navigating software, and more. We want to help you to learn more effectively! Here are some tools to assist you: Our library databases. These are all available through the portal, but you can get a glimpse at them here: https://rmcad.libguides.com/az/databasesIf you go to the portal and the links don’t work, check your popup blocker. You have to allow pop-ups. 99.99% of the time, that is the reason the databases don’t work. Our SLC scheduler: https://rmcad.mywconline.com/You need to make an account, this is not automatic. Use your RMCAD email address and make up a password of your choosing. Once you have an account you can choose your topic and find the person who can help. We meet on Google Meet, Zoom, or in person.Our SLC Shared Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0AE5f5szuWpX6Uk9PVAThis drive has all our tipsheets – we even have a spreadsheet with the tipsheets all linked!Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RmcadSLCThis channel has helpful videos of all kinds, including how to access library resources. If you need further assistance or have questions, please email us at learning@rmcad.edu....

Get to Know Us: SLC Peer Tutor Rhett Allen

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