Sandhya Iyer
Hello! I'm Sandhya and I am passionate about storytelling and creating interactive and immersive experiences. I am currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Arts and Entertainment Technology, while pursuing minors in Architecture and Business. My interdisciplinary field of study allows me to explore design and technology through the lens of themed entertainment and experience design.
Portfolio
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Themed Entertainment
Projection and Lighting
Other Creative work
About Me
School
My major, Arts and Entertainment Technologies, is an interdisciplinary field of study that offers coursework in lighting design, projection mapping, themed entertainment, video game creation, and animation. I love learning how to use a variety of mediums and creative tools to create compelling stories and experiences.
I also believe that creating compelling physical guest experiences requires a thorough understanding of the history and influence of the built environment, as well as an understanding of how the corporate world and entertainment industry work; therefore, I am minoring in Architectural Studies and Business as well.
Work
To complement my coursework, I love getting involved around campus. I have served as the Creative Co-Manager, Secretary, and I’m the current Project Director for Texas Theme Park Engineering and Design. I’m also a part of a spirit organization on campus and I play violin for the UT Engineering Chamber Orchestra.
My student job as Facility Assistant for UT RecSports has taught me valuable customer service skills, how to create a welcoming and safe environment for students to exercise in, and how important the small scale aspects are that go into running a large student services company.
Additionally, I’m involved in my school, the School of Design and Creative Technologies, as a Teaching Assistant for the class Foundations of Creative Coding. I work to introduce students to programming for a creative output in the language Processing, and I prioritize making coding be approachable and giving students constructive feedback and encouragement.
Contact
To connect with me personally, you can reach me at my email- sandhyaiyer@utexas.edu or through my LinkedIn linked below!