Mark Sheppard

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  • About me

    Creative Director

  • Education

    • University of Ulster

      2012 - 2014
      Bachelor's Degree Interactive Media Arts 1st Class Honours

      This BA course based in Coleraine allowed me to use the skills I acquired in college to produce 3 major pieces within my final year of study. My dissertation was based within the music industry and what changes digital media has made in the last decade. I them produced a mini documentary investigating the effects of digital media on the music industry within Northern Ireland. I also completed a group dissertation in which we provided The Sound Hole, a community music studio based in… Show more This BA course based in Coleraine allowed me to use the skills I acquired in college to produce 3 major pieces within my final year of study. My dissertation was based within the music industry and what changes digital media has made in the last decade. I them produced a mini documentary investigating the effects of digital media on the music industry within Northern Ireland. I also completed a group dissertation in which we provided The Sound Hole, a community music studio based in Portrush, with a full multimedia package including branding, interactive website, promotional video and a range of merchandise. Show less

    • North West Reigonal College

      2009 - 2012
      HND Interactive Media Arts Distinction

      This Higher National Diploma course covered various disciplines with the media industry. With modules in 2D and 3D animation, video production, graphic design, photography, web design and research techniques the course also gave me the opportunities to work with GW design and Culture Northern Ireland on live projects.

    • Nerve Centre

      2006 - 2007
      ONC Sound Production Pass

      This one year course is an intensive introduction to sound recording, editing and mastering with a professional recording studio environment. These skills can also be transferred to a live environment.

  • Experience

    • Skerries Custom Printing

      Jan 2013 - Apr 2014
      Owner

      At Skerries Custom Printing I am responsible for all design and print decisions and well as all Marketing and Promotional tasks.Currently we are using vinyl and sublimation printing to produce a large catalogue of products such as T-Shirts, Mugs, Smartphones covers, etc though plans are in place to add new technologies and open up new markets.

    • Self-employed

      Jun 2013 - now
      Entrepreneur

      Having just finished my degree in Interactive Media Arts I am looking to make contacts in several areas of the creative industries. I am currently working on a new service based predominantly within the Music Industry but will also be of use to other creative individuals. I also own a small custom printing business called Skerries Custom Printing, which supply printed clothing, accessories and promotional items to various industries.

    • Weeker Tees

      Jun 2015 - now
      Owner/Manager

      Weeker Tees has currently sold over 5000 T-Shirts in its 1st year, by turning ideas into creative clothing with the use innovative printing techniques.Www.weekertees.com

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Adobe Premiere Accredited

      Adobe
      May 2014
    • Adobe Photoshop Accredited

      Adobe
      May 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mark Sheppard
      Ulster Media Awards, 1st Prize Skillset Media Awards Jun 2011 I produced a stop motion animation for entry into these awards. This animation was a simulation of a factional iPhone App called the iTidy. THis app can be viewed via the link below.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcy6cGcOsZk
    • Awarded to Mark Sheppard
      HSC Media Awards 3rd Prize Heatlh and Social Care Media Awards Feb 2011 I produced a stop motion animation to highlight the risk of heart disease within Northern Ireland by eating too many fried foods. This fact was showcased by the ease of having an Ulster Fry within northern Ireland, considered to be one of our most famous dishes, I showed the possibility that it is also too available in some cases.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f2z8DeOO8g