Tyler Koa
College Student - Aspiring VFX & 3D artist
I'm a current Games student at University of Utah with ambition to learn and pursue what I love. Expected graduation May 2028. Currently looking for all types of work and creative projects to gain more experience and improve my skill set!
Team Projects
Over the past two years, I have had many wonderful opportunities to collab, connect, and learn with others
VFX & 3D Art
I love VFX and I have some experience doing 3D art too
About Me
Hello, I am Tyler Koa. I have been passionate about games every since I was young. My first video game was Mario Kart Wii and Minecraft. At the moment, I enjoy casual shooter games with friends. My favorite at the moment is Fragpunk. Currently attending University of Utah majoring in Games and wanting to specialize in VFX. Expected graduation 2028. I am looking to learn as much as possible and open to new opportunities.
Contact
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Thanks for viewing my Portfolio!
Beniprawna: Krill or be Krilled
Grill krill and throw them to feed customers and gain krill fame. See how much money you can get before your krill fame runs out
My role: 3D Art + Texturing + VFX
Team size: 8
Project Time: 1 Week
Toy Racing!
Collaborated with classmates to create time trial racing game
My role: UI + UE Blueprints + Car
UE Bleuprints: Drifting car with speed boosts, Lap time tracker, Garage with customizable car, Waving flags speed scale based on speed
Teamsize: 8
Project Time: 5 Weeks
Operation 3GG
Simple pet collecting game created for university's club hosted game jam. Collect items you find around the map to buy pets and unlock new zones.
My role: UI + UE Blueprints
UE Bleuprints: Inventory system for items and pets. Unlockable areas
Teamsize: 3
Project Time: 1 Week
Restaurant 3D Art Envoirment
3D modeled all assets except for plates and cups. I textured everything in the scene except for the orange snake art work
UFO Tower Explosion
Academic VFX Study (Transformers Tactical Area)
This VFX was created as part of a class project, designed for a tower asset from Transformers Tactical Area mobile game, using provided production assets. The effect was not implemented in game. Assets provided by professor for educational use
Axe Model
This model was created as a reference study for a class assignment. Hand painted textures using Substance Painter.
Star Gun
Fully original asset designed, modeled, textured, animated, and VFX produced by me
Monday Lasagna Short Film FX
Helped with gun shot fx and blood in one scene from short film
