Nick William Brummer
Asst Professor - Educator (F2)
Assistant Professor - Educator
DAA Addition
DAAP School of Art -
Professional Summary
Nick Brummer has worked professionally since 2006 as a 2D & 3D designer for local, national and international brands including Harley Davidson, The Bengals, and Epic Games. He has taught 3D modeling, animation and game design since 2015 serving the students of NKU for 10 years. In his free time he raises his three daughters, takes care of his family farm, teaches martial arts and runs Moon Forest Studio with his wife Emily.
His current work is focused on Nonlinear Interactive Storytelling through Virtual Experiences, Creation of Advanced Digital Assets for Games and Animation, Digital Sculpting, 3D Modeling, Rigging, Animation, Unreal Engine, and Sound Design. He also deals with Techniques and History of Digital and Traditional Illustration particurlarly as they relate to Conceptual Design, Games and Entertainment.
Education
MFA: Fullsail University 2014 (Media Design)
BA: Northern KY University 2011 (Studio Arts)
Research and Practice Interests
Primary Research Interests
Digital Illustration
3D Digital Modeling & Sculpting
Nonlinear Interactive Storytelling
Design & Development of Virtual Environments
Role-Playing Games
Additional Areas of Interest
Literary Epics
Role-playing Game Theory
Analog Game Design
Chinese History
Martial Arts Preservation
VR/AR Development for Physical Rehabilitation
Positions and Work Experience
2015 -2025 Associate Professor of Practice, of Media Informatics, 3D Digital Design and Visual Effects, Animation, Northern KY University,
2025 -To Present Assistant Educator Professor, of Games and Animation, University of Cincinnati ,
2022 -To Present Co-Owner / Creative Director, Moon Forest Studios,
2016 - 3D Designer, Milestone Awards, Cincinnati, OH
2014 - Instructional Designer, LinkBelt Cranes, Lexington, KY
2011 - Graphic Designer, Center for Applied Informatics, Highland Heights, KY
2010 - Owner/Head Instructor, Grant County Martial Arts, Dry Ridge, KY
2007 - Graphic Designer, Waterline Graphics, Dry Ridge, KY
Publications
Other Publications
Epic Games (2024. ) Project Titan . Epic Games
Nick Brummer, Alex Krebiehl (2013. ) Box-Off .
Published Books
Sin Kwang The' (2026. ) The Last Grandmaster - Book 3 - Rebirth . (Editor)
Sin Kwang The' (2025. ) The Last Grandmaster - Book 2 - Tia the Iron Lady . (Editor)
The Last Grandmaster - Book 2 - Tia the Iron Lady
Denise Karakla (2025. ) The Boy Who Bounced at Bedtime .
The Boy Who Bounced at Bedtime
Emily Wetterich (2024. ) Ada & Lily Coloring and Drawing Book .Moon Forest Studios
Estefany Vargas (2023. ) A Day with Emilia .
Benjamin Young (2023. ) Scare No More .
Emily Wetterich (2023. ) Ada & Lily .Moon Forest Studios
Regina Johnson (2023. ) Super Hero Silent e: The Short and Long of a Word .Little Piggy Books
Honors and Awards
2013 Best of Show Global Game Jam Status:Recipient Type:Recognition
2015 -2025 Dean's Teaching Recognition Based on Student recognition of excellence in teaching and student impact. Received eight times at NKU. Status:Recipient Level:University