Dr. Ray Whitcher

Instructor

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Biography

Ray Whitcher is an Adjunct Lecturer in Game Graphics at Uppsala University, specifically working within the Game Design Department on the Gotland campus. His research focuses on methodology and advocacy through the use of creative exegesis as a basis for platform creative research, especially involving micro-case studies in intermedial comic making. He teaches a wide spectrum of subjects related to Game Design, including character design and animation, and supervises motion capture performance for undergraduate and postgraduate projects. In addition to his academic endeavors, Ray has illustrated for well-known brands such as Star Wars and Nissan, and created animated music videos for a range of international clients including Shinedown and Marshmello. His interests and expertise encompass comics, illustration, character design, animation, and game studies, among others.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.