Shanice Gervais
San Fernando
Summary
Illustrator and educator pursuing an MFA in Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). My work blends traditional and digital media, focusing on character design and publishing, inspired by nature, culture, and movement. I have experience in higher education teaching, critique facilitation, and curriculum development. I am dedicated to creating inclusive, student-centered learning environments that promote risk-taking, critical thinking, technical growth, and the development of artistic voice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Internship
Savannah College of Art and Design
Remote
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Applied learning theories and pedagogical approaches to art and design education through seminar and fieldwork experiences.
- Designed professional teaching materials including a lesson plan, assignment, rubric, and presentation content
- Developed a professional teaching portfolio focused on higher education and creative instruction.
- Shadowed an illustration professor during fieldwork observations of a Book Illustration BFA course.
- Observed and analyzed teaching methods, critique strategies, and classroom engagement within higher education art.
- Participated in class discussions and critiques, contributing feedback on student creative development and artwork.
- Developed and presented a lesson on book cover design for 15 undergraduate illustration students.
Teacher's Assistant
Savannah College of Art and Design
Remote
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Supported student learning in a Digital Art BFA course through mentorship, critique participation, and instructional assistance.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback to students on Blackboard discussions threads based on submitted process work and project development.
- Participated in class critiques by offering feedback and guidance on student artwork and creative problem solving.
- Assisted with extra help sessions to support students with course concept, technique, and digital workflows.
- Conducted two teaching demonstrations:
- Caricature Illustration Demo - introduced 13 undergraduate students to exaggeration, facial features, character expression, and digitally rendering.
- Digital Enhancement Demo - demonstrated techniques for digitally enhancing traditional illustrations using digital software.
Illustrator
TTAP factory animation studio
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with 10 animators to develop cohesive visual styles across multiple projects.
- Utilized digital illustration tools to produce high-quality artwork efficiently and consistently.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Illustration
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, Georgia 05.2026
Certificate - Intensive Chinese Language Studies
Beijing Language And Culture University
Beijing, China01.2020
Certificate - Non-degree Training Program-Ballet
Beijing Dance Academy
Beijing, China07.2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance
The University of Trinidad And Tobago Academy of Performing Arts
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago01.2018
Skills
- Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, illustrator, indesign)
- Procreate and clip studio paint
- Traditional media (colored pencil, watercolor, ink)
- Digital painting and illustration
- Concept Art and Character design
- Storyboarding and visual storytelling
- Picture book illustration
- Poster and editorial illustration
- Typography and layout design
AWARDS
2025- International Design Awards, Bronze
2024- International design awards, Honorable Mention
2023- International design awards, Gold
2023- American Illustration “Choosen Winner”
2020- Savannah College of Art and Design Yearly
Scholarship
2018- Dai Ailian Foundation's International Dance
Scholarship
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Internship
Savannah College of Art and Design
03.2026 - 05.2026
Teacher's Assistant
Savannah College of Art and Design
01.2026 - 03.2026
Illustrator
TTAP factory animation studio
01.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Fine Arts - Illustration
Savannah College of Art And Design
Certificate - Intensive Chinese Language Studies
Beijing Language And Culture University
Certificate - Non-degree Training Program-Ballet
Beijing Dance Academy
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance
The University of Trinidad And Tobago Academy of Performing Arts