Brian Calcote
Teacher, Level Designer, 3D Modeler
- Effective in guiding projects from concept through development to implementation.
- Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting focus. Proficient in analyzing problems that arise in design stages, identifying weaknesses and then making sound recommendations on effective course of action.
- Outstanding organizational abilities with attention to detail.
- Highly industrious, goal oriented and self-motivated. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Work well either independently or as an active team member.
- Unreal Engine - Used to teach and develop video games
- 3DS Max - Creating models that can later be imported into a game engine
- Substance Painter 3D - Used to texture 3D models
- Adobe Photoshop - Brainstorming original concepts for future designs
- Adobe Premiere Pro - Editing videos and adding effects
- Google Classroom - Organizing classroom assignments and other class materials
- Google Docs - Used for the creation of word documents
- Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7, Mac OSX
Video Game Design Teacher
Artesia High School
Since August 2016
Full-time
- -------Video Game Design-------
- Create engaging curriculum that covers multiple areas of Game Design
- Create video tutorials that go over the lesson allowing students to work at their own pace
- Teach students the fundamentals of game design
- Teach students how to properly use Unreal Engine
- Teach students how to go from a concept to reality within Unreal Engine
- Teach to students how to draw a 2D top down map
- Teach proper "blocking out" level techniques
- Teach basics of blueprint within Unreal Engine
- Introduce students to 3D modeling using 3DS Max
- Show students how to properly model using 3DS Max
- Teach students how to use Substance 3D Painter to texture models
Video Game Design, Graphic Design, Video Production Teacher
La Puente Valley ROP
August 2013
to August 2016
Full-time
- -------Video Game Design-------
- Create an engaging curriculum covers multiple areas of Game Design
- Teach students the fundamentals of game design
- Teach students how to properly use Unreal Engine
- Teach blueprint within Unreal Engine
- Introduce students to 3D modeling using 3DS Max
- Show students how to properly model using 3DS Max
- -------Graphic Design-------
- Create engaging lessons for students that also meet the graphic design curriculum
- Teach students in all areas of graphic design
- Efficiently teach students Photoshop/Illustrator
- Work closely with other teachers on a daily basis
- -------Video Production-------
- Teach students the proper tools for video production
- Teach professional video editing software
- Show students how to add special effects to their own videos
- Teach students how to properly film and how to use various types of film equipment
Level Designer and Modeler
2 DAWN GAMES
2009
to 2013
Full-time
- 'Ravaged' - Shipped on PC
- Designed Multiplayer levels for First Person Shooting / Vehicle combat using the Unreal 3 engine,
- Created layout drawings and 'gray boxed' playable prototypes for early review,
- Created original levels as well as finalizing partially completed levels from others.
- Developed layouts to maximize the game's strengths and developer's goals,
- Iterated on designs in response to developer and player feedback,
- Coordinated hand-offs with environmental artists,
- Collaborate with team members to meet weekly goals.
Bachelor of Science: Game Art and Design
ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA-ORANGE COUNTY
January 2004
to June 2008
