School of Fine Arts
Cinema, Media Arts, and Writing
Sarah Robbins
Assistant Professor of Cinema & New Media Arts
Education
- MPROF, Games Development, University of Abertay Dundee
- BCM, Animation and Visual Effects, New Mexico State University
Courses Taught
Ms. Robbins brings her experience as a digital artist, working both for the Secret Service and as a freelancer, to bear in the field of games development. In her classes, she emphasizes tying faith and design into storytelling using tools such as digital art, creature/character design, and environmental designs. She has a passion for concept art, 3D modeling, 3D Printing, and games environments, and works to connect those specialties to the realms of film and games development. She seeks to help students find their storytelling voice and translate that into different mediums and opportunities.
Teaching Focus
Ms. Robbins previously worked as a Visual Information Specialist for the United States Secret Service in Washington, DC where she created digital environments for use in training, security planning, and informational purposes. She uses her skills from her time there and as a freelancer to teach students both about the entertainment side of games development, as well as the serious games industry. She seeks to also highlight how the skills, software, and design principles honed in the pursuit of making games can be used across disciplines and jobs.
Committee Service/Offices Held
Associate Director of Digital Media Programs
Additional Information
Ms. Robbins is often tinkering with new technologies and workflows, including 3D Printing, resin casting, and virtual environments. She continues to explore storytelling, character design, and environmental design through a variety of media and focal points for the world of games development – both digital and analog. She can often be found at the table crafting stories through TTRPGs such as D&D, both as a player and a DM.