Sandra Andrade

Sandra Andrade serves as Assistant Professor of Animation in the School of Art at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, actively contributing to both academia and the animation/game industries through her role as a character modeling supervisor.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts and Animation from the Art Institute of Philadelphia
• Master of Fine Arts in Visual Effects and Animation from the Academy of Art University
• Master of Arts in Game Development from the Academy of Art University
• Master of Arts in Visual Development from the Academy of Art University

Andrade's research centers on creating immersive worlds and meaningful narratives through animation and game development, with specialized expertise in character design, digital sculpting using ZBrush, and developing industry-ready assets. Her pedagogy emphasizes critical thinking alongside technical proficiency, directly connecting classroom learning to professional practice in storytelling and design.

She mentors student teams in developing industry-relevant skills and confidence, leveraging her four years of teaching experience and current industry projects to prepare students for careers in animation and game development.