Mr. Shashank Mehta

Mr. Shashank Mehta

HOD & Senior Faculty – Animation

Roles & Responsibilities @ Virtual Voyage College :

He is an incredible mentor. He is always willing to go above and beyond for the students, whether or not he is their adviser. He embodies the spirit of VVC. He not only interacts with students on an Interpersonal level for their all around development but Initiates, Directs and Manages quality projects with students groups. Ensures the learning process is fun and engaging by showcasing feature artist’s work, movies, showreels and interactive sessions from all around the globe.

In short he is the inspired pedagogue and phenomenal mentor to his students. His engagement with students goes beyond coaching and encouraging to deep and critical conversations that reach students where they are and push them to edges of what they thought was possible by arranging frequent competitions for students, both fun and folly.  Arrange and Organize Provide assistance and support to fellow faculties during collaborative projects. He leads Team activities and guides students on their personal projects by providing all around assistance to any and all students working in Labs all day.

Academic, Professional Qualifications & Experience :

1. B.Sc. Multimedia and Applications –  Animation, Interactive Technology & Graphics – Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya (2009-2011)
2. Fine Art – Foundation Degree – Raja Mansingh Tomar Arts and Music Academy, Gwalior (MP), India (2011-12)
3. 3d Animation Specialization – AAASP –  3d Animation and VFX
4. Adobe Certified Associate – Visual Communication in Photoshop – Adobe Systems Incorporated (2009)
5. Faculty Credentials Certification – 3ds Max and Media Publishing (A Grade)

Experience :

1. Creative Director, Visual Development Artist, Co-owner
2. Seasoned 3d Artist & Vendor
3. Senior Faculty – Animation and Graphics
4. Interactive Application Developer

Achievements and Activities :

1. Turbosquid Artist of the Month (Read Interview)
2. 3dTotal Forum Awards Design Winner (1st)
3. Won several Speed Modeling contests at 3dtotal Forums.
4. Awarded ‘Most Sober Person’ During ‘Off the Job’ festival at Arena Animations
5. Smarterer Autodesk 3ds Max Scorecard – Master
6. Smarterer Autodesk Maya Scorecard – Expert
7. Smarterer Adobe Photoshop Scorecard – Master