Carlos Garcia
Instructor 3D Animation and Game Design Office Location: AD 402 Email: cagarc12@uiwtx.eduCarlos Garcia is an instructor at the University of the Incarnate Word, specializing in 3D character art. He has extensive experience in the gaming, animation and tech industries, having held various roles from an Intern, Lead, Character Supervisor and all roles in-between, providing him with a well-rounded industry perspective. Carlos has worked with renowned companies such as Walt Disney Animation Studios, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Qualcomm, BioWare and 343 Industries. In addition to his current academic role, he takes on freelance assignments in the 3D tech, entertainment and education sectors, and continues to explore new professional interests.
BFA in 3D Animation and Game Design - University of the Incarnate Word (2017)
Instructor - University of the Incarnate Word
Part-time Instructor - Kajaani University, Finland (Spring)
Part-time Instructor - Kajaani University, Finland (Spring)
- 3D Character Artist (Contract) - 343 Industries
- 3D Character Artist (Contract) - BioWare
- Character Supervisor - Qualcomm
- Lead Character Artist (Contract) - Merge Labs, Inc
- Art Director - CG Supervisor (Contract) - United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
- Architectural Visualization (Contract) - Marmon Mok Architecture
- 3D Character Artist and Generalist - Spoon Designs, LLC
- 3D Artist - Booz Allen Hamilton
- 3D Character Artist (Talent Development) - Walt Disney Animation Studio
- 3D Artist (Intern) - NewTek
- 3D Generalist (Intern) - Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Golf
- Cooking
- Fishing
- Sculpture
- 3D Printing
- Game & Film Development
2024 – FLIGHT Certified
2022 – 2024 Upgrade Conference
2023 – 2024 Academic Technology Advisory Committee (ATAC)
2024 – Faculty Search Committee
2022 – 2024 Cardinal Previews and Orientations
2022 – 2024 Upgrade Conference
2023 – 2024 Academic Technology Advisory Committee (ATAC)
2024 – Faculty Search Committee
2022 – 2024 Cardinal Previews and Orientations
ANGD 1314 Organic Modeling
ANGD 1380 Anatomy for the Animator
ANGD 2361 Character Modeling I
ANGD 3361 Character Modeling II
ANGD 3362 Character Modeling III
ANGD 2333 Environment Prod Arts I
ANGD 2334 Environment Prod Arts II
ANGD 4140 Senior Thesis Workshop
ANGD 4440 Senior Thesis Production I
ANGD 4450 Senior Thesis Production II
ANGD 4100 Animation Industry Seminar
ANGD 1380 Anatomy for the Animator
ANGD 2361 Character Modeling I
ANGD 3361 Character Modeling II
ANGD 3362 Character Modeling III
ANGD 2333 Environment Prod Arts I
ANGD 2334 Environment Prod Arts II
ANGD 4140 Senior Thesis Workshop
ANGD 4440 Senior Thesis Production I
ANGD 4450 Senior Thesis Production II
ANGD 4100 Animation Industry Seminar