· Xiyuan Yang ·

Xiyuan Yang is a Chinese international student studying abroad at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where she is a junior majoring in Film, Animation, and Video (FAV). Her work primarily focuses on animation, with a passion for creative storytelling through moving images. She is interested in exploring visual narratives and bringing ideas to life through animation and film.

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Education


Rhode Island School of Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts — Film, Video & Animation   ·   Aug 2025 – Jun 2028   ·   Providence, RI


Huitong School

High School Diploma   ·   Sep 2020 – Jun 2024   ·   Shenzhen, China

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Experience


Documentary Director Wang Rui

Assistant Director

July 2026  ·  Shenzhen, China

Assisted faculty during design classes, providing hands-on guidance to incoming freshmen. Supported students in exploring their creative paths and discovering their desired major.

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Exibition

RISD FAV Sophomore show

2025

EFS triennial Rhode Island School fo Design

Dec 2024

Huitong school art festivel

Oct 2022

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Skills

Software:  Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Blender, Dragonframe, Reaper, Google Workspace, Canva

Creative:  Storyboarding, visual storytelling, puppet making, photography, sound editing & mixing, hand & machine sewing

Professional:  Collaborative, adaptable, creative problem solving

Languages:  Chinese (native), English (fluent), Japanese (conversational)