​​24700 McBean Pkwy, CA, Valencia, CA 91355  

(+1) 661- 502- 5105  /  jdaun.wd@gamil.com

 

Education

​California Institute of the Arts - Valencia, CA (August 2022- Present)

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Experimental Animation

Hongik Design High School - Seoul, Korea (March 2018- February 2021)

Highschool Diploma, Visual Design

 

Experience

Filmmaker/ Animator, Loose Frames, Los Angeles, USA (September 2024- October 2024)

- Commissioned to create the signal film for Loose Frames' regular screening

Alt Rookie, Seoul International ALT Cinema & Media Festival, Seoul, Korea (June 2024- August 2024)

-  Facilitated communication and interpretation for international filmmakers/ directors, managed schedules and logistics.

- Operated equipment for guest talks, documented lecture content, and produced bilingual transcripts (Korean/English)

Animation Teacher, Hongik Design High School, Seoul, Korea (July 2024)

- Taught high school students the animation principle of 'Phenakistoscope'.

-  Led the class in completing animations, including animating, equipment setup, shooting, and exporting utilizing software.

Certified Art Tutor, Tictoccroc, Seoul, Korea (May 2023- August 2023)

- Fabricated a learning routine for children ages 3-11 in crafting, painting, and drawing.

- Utilized English proficiency to children to enhance thier daily English skills.

Lecturer, Hongik Design High School, Seoul, Korea (July 2022, August 2023, July 2024)

- Collaborated intimately with faculty members to organize events and programs for lectures.

- Interacted with prospective high school students to share experiences in visual design, artistic development and software information.

 

Skills

• Leadership/ Collaboration, Interpersonal communication, Organization, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking

• Mixed Media, Stop-motion, Puppet/ Prop Fabrication, 2D Animation, Character Design, Painting

• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Dragon Frame, TV Paint, Pro Tools, Blender

 

Achievements

Animation, 'Loving Change' (2024)

- Honorable Mention at Los Angeles Animation Festival

- Official Selection at The Great Film Club. The Chico Independent Film Festival, YEOSU International Webfast, First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Hosted by Liftoff Global Network

 

Art Shows

Carpal Tunnel, Black and White Studio, California Institute of the Arts (2024)

Viewport Beach, Rip Space, Los Angeles (2024)

Unfathomed, Lee & Lee Gallery, Los Angeles (2024)

 

Extracurricular

Planning Department President - UKAL (United Korean American Leaders), California Institute of the Arts  (2022- Present)

- Planning & managing events associated with Korean culture, for Koreans and students of multicultural backgrounds at CalArts.

 

Languages

English, Korean