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Liz Hejny

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Liz Hejny

Graduate Teaching Associate

hejny.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Areas of Expertise

  • VFX
  • 3D Art and Animation
  • Design

Education

  • 2024, MFA in Design in Digital Animation and Interactive Media, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
  • 2015, BA in Computer Art, Computer Animation, and Visual Effects, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
  • 2011, BS in Health Information Management, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Liz Hejny is a Pittsburgh, PA native. Her art education and design interests include research utilizing Graphic Novels and Comics, Video Games, Motion Design, all aspects of 3D animation and Visual Effects (VFX). Liz is thrilled to be continuing her education and research as a PhD Student in Arts Administration, Education and Policy at The Ohio State University. She hopes to continue to grow as an artist and educator, sharing her experience and spreading her passion for animation and storytelling. Prior to continuing her education, Liz worked ten years in the feature film and commercial industry as a 3D, VFX, and design generalist.
 

Research Interests

  • Creative Inquiry
  • Arts-Based Research
  • Design Research
  • Creative Industries