Tyler Lefebvre was impressed by Wichita State University's Shocker Studios when considering
colleges. Shocker Studios offers animation, motion-capture, film and recording studios.Courtesy photos
Meet a Shocker: Tyler Lefebvre
Dec. 11, 2023
By Strategic Communications
College of Fine Arts
From working side by side with acclaimed artists to countless opportunities to showcase
your talent on and off campus, Wichita State's College of Fine Arts provides an environment
where you can train like a professional — and gain the skills, connections and confidence
to launch your dream career.
Tyler Lefebvre enjoys Wichita’s diverse dining scene and the activities and clubs
offered at Wichita State University. Tyler has been involved with the Wichita State’s
varsity esports program as a team member and helping organize and manage the team.
Tyler is one of more than 1,400 students eligible for fall 2023 graduation. Learn
more about his time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.
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Bachelor of Applied Arts, concentration in game design
What made you choose Wichita State University?
Wichita State reached out to me while I was still in high school. They were so kind
and friendly that I decided to look into the school further. When I looked into their
facilities and programs I was sold. Everything from GoCreate, a Koch collaborative,
to Shocker Studios was amazing and I knew that this was the school for me.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?
I would say that my biggest challenge has been balancing work and play. It's easy
to get caught up in all the fun activities and events that the school offers. It's
also easy to only spend time working on class work.
The best thing to get a balance is to join one of the many clubs on campus, I’ve met
so many friends through on-campus clubs and those events that helped me get a break
from classwork.
What's your favorite off-campus location in Wichita?
Being new to Wichita, it is hard to pick one favorite spot. I found myself coming
back to so many different locations. However, being a big foodie, I loved going to
locations like Yokohama Ramen and Prost with friends and family.
If you could choose a song to play when you walk across the stage at graduation, what
would it be?
If I could pick a song to walk to it would be “Whatever It Takes,” by Imagine Dragons.
Aside from really enjoying the song, I feel like it describes my college experience.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation, I will polish my capstone project and publish the game to places
like Steam. I will also be looking at creating more independent work, freelance, and
jobs in game design and programming.
What advice would you give other Wichita State students?
Take the time at the beginning of the program to find what you want to do and focus
on that. Check out the campus clubs and events that are going on. Shocker Lane and
Grills has great monthly specials, and it's also a great place to find a new hobby.
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling
more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students
from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech
are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in
the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),
Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of
applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one
of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing
over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
