BEN
SCHOONENBERG

About Me

Ben Schoonenberg

BenjaminSchoonenberg@gmail.com
Blacksburg, Virginia
540.422.6856

I am a third-year student in the Creative Technologies Bachelor of Arts degree program at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. I am available for summer internships in Virginia, Minnesota, or the Los Angeles metro area.

I began my college years studying Physics and Astronomy, then Neuroscience, and finally found an area of study that I thoroughly enjoy — Creative Technologies. With a background in more technical STEM areas of study, I am able to apply the creative process to very scientific and technical topics — and bring a unique perspective to new media and creative technologies.

I’m a sports fan and car enthusiast, and in my free time I enjoy playing basketball, planning mods for my car, and experiencing life with friends and family. My creative hobby is editing and producing video and mixing sound — video edits that merge my childhood favorite animated films with current day music of different genres, video edits that highlight my favorite professional sports teams and players, and original video of my car. I’m also a member of Theta Chi fraternity at Virginia Tech, where I manage the frat’s social media page and contribute graphic design, video, and sound for events and other collateral.

Software Expertise:

• Adobe

  • After Effects

  • Premiere Pro

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • Lightroom

• Maya

• Fusion 360

Relevant Courses:

Principles of 2D Art & Design, Principles of 3D Art & Design, Principles of 4D Art & Design, Principles of Drawing, Contemporary Art & Practice, 3D Computer Animation, Intro to Photography, Intro to Painting, Intro to Creative Tech, New Media Art Theory, Game Design