Hi, I'm Farrah!
A (soon to be) graduate of the University of Arizona in Computer Science and Game Design and Development. I'm currently on the lookout for full-time opportunities as a Software Developer or Game Designer for Summer/Fall 2024.I got into Game Design through my love for Technology and Creativity. So much goes into creating a game and I want to learn how to do every part of it. I love designing and thinking about the intricate details of things. I'm passionate about creating projects that are engaging, impactful, and creative.
News
Come see my capstone project at the
University of Arizona iSchool’s iShowcase!
My group and I will be presenting our website, ReeldIn, an indecisive movie lovers best friend.
Wednesday, May 1
Noon - 2 p.m. Showcase
2-2:30 p.m. Awards Presentation
Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel
About
I'm originally from Orlando, FL but came to the University of Arizona through some amazing scholarships. I love animals and have 5 cats and 2 dogs. I love to draw and am on the Comics Desk at the Daily Wildcat, UArizona's Student run Newspaper.I love rogue-likes, deck builders, management sims, powerful narratives, role-playing, and cozy games (fishing, cooking, farming etc.)Some of my favorite games include:
- Crusader Kings III
- Hades
- Enter the Gungeon
- Cult of the Lamb
- God of War
Contact
Feel free to fill out this form and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
You can also email me directly at farrahirodriguez@gmail.com or connect on LinkedIn
Games
Websites
Programs
Skelly's Gem Rush [In Progress]
Race against the clock as Skelly the skeleton and get as many gems as you can while dodging walking bombs.Team Size: 2
Engine: Unity
Timeframe: 4 weeks
Course: GAME 452: Advanced Game DevelopmentI contributed to the:
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Level Design
- Programming
- Intro Cinematic
Intro made w/ Cinemachine in Unity
[In Progress]
Title made in Canva
Screenshot of Gameplay
Game Over Screen
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Boot Up!
A fast-paced 3D survival shooter about escaping your futuristic cyber overlords.Team Size: 5
Engine: Unity
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Course: GAME 451: Game DevelopmentI contributed to the:
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Level Design
- Programming
- 3D Models
- UI
Concept art
Poster for iShowcase
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Websites
Programs
Human: Lost in Space
A cute little 2D adventure game where you must find your way home from an alien world.Team Size: 6
Engine: Unity
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Course: GAME 451: Game DevelopmentI contributed to the:
- Character/World Design
- Art & Animation
- Programming
- Writing
Poster for iShowcase
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Websites
Programs
Learning with Lemonade
A game prototype created to help elementary age children learn math skills in a fun and engaging way.Team Size: 3
Timeframe: 3 weeks
Course: ISTA 416: Human Computer InteractionI contributed to the:
- Art & Design
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Concepts to Teach
Demo Video
I created all elements of the game in Procreate.
I added the UI Elements with Canva
Poster for Learning with Lemonade
Games
Websites
Programs
ReeldIn [In Progress]
A website designed to help users pick movies to watch by limiting "choice overload". ReeldIn focuses on quality over quantity when providing recommendations.Team Size: 5
Tools: Django, HTML/CSS, JavaScript
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Course: ISTA 498: Senior CapstoneI contributed to the:
- UX Research
- Frontend
- Project Management
- Data Management
I created a site map to visualize the layout of the site. It was passed to another member who created a prototype. Using the prototype, I created the Frontend of the site.
Games
Websites
Programs
Dashboard
A website that acts as a "homebase" for users. Featuring a task manager, weather API, quotes scrapped from the web, and a calendar.Team Size: 2
Tools: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, HTML/CSS, JavaScript
Timeframe: 2 weeks
Course: CSC 372: Comparative LanguagesI contributed to the:
- Design
- Project Management
- API Integration
Games
Websites
Programs
Reel
Reel allows users to find information about movies including where to watch them online. Users can create an account in order to rate, review, and add movies to lists.Team Size: 2
Tools: HTML/CSS, JavaScript, MongoDB, DigitalOcean
Timeframe: 4 weeks
Course: CSC 337: Web ProgrammingI contributed to the:
- Frontend
- Project Management
- API Integration
- UI/UX Design
I created mockups for each page in Procreate.
Games
Websites
Programs
Wordle
A recreation of the popular NYT's game, Wordle.Team Size: 4
Tools: Java, JavaFX
Timeframe: 4 weeks
Course: CSC 335: Software DevelopmentI contributed to the:
- UI/UX Design
- Statistic
- User Accounts
- Leaderboard
- Persistence (Serialization)
Demo Video
Daily Wildcat Illustrations
The following are digital illustrations
I've created for the University of Arizona's
Student Run Newspaper, The Daily Wildcat.
As a member of the Comics Desk, I take requests for illustrations from the Comics Desk Editor. I then create my illustration in Procreate and return it to the Editor for feedback. Once it's approved, it goes with the article when it comes out.In December 2022, I was presented with the "Rising Star" award by The Daily Wildcat for Initiative and Promise.Note: While all the following illustrations were created for paper, not all are connected to an article due to the article not being released.
Illustration and Icons created for the 2022 Midterm Election Edition.
Digital Art
The following are digital illustrations I've created in my free time.
Drawing has been important to me since I was in elementary school. I distinctly remember being in my gifted class drawing during our free time. My teacher came over to me and asked me to stop and participate in another activity that was more "intellectual". The stigma that art isn't intelligent or a useful skill continues to exist today. Artists are fighting to prove the worth of their creations and the rise of Generative AI has intensified this struggle. Art is intellectual and integral to all parts of our lives. The Arts deserve to be protected.
