dave.e.kuhn@gmail.com
Teacher and animation industry veteran focused on story, character development and performance-driven animation. Versed in both traditional and CG mediums, techniques and software programs.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Artistic Assistant Professor
of Animation and Visual Effects
Chapman University
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Orange, CA
August 2022 – Present
Lecturer
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
January 2022 – Present
Owner/Instructor
CAT Animation
Ladera Ranch, CA
July 2020 – March 2022
Professor
Laguna College of Art + Design
Laguna Beach, CA
September 2018 – August 2020
September 2016 – August 2017
Chair of Animation
Laguna College of Art + Design
Laguna Beach, CA
September 2017 – August 2017
September 2007 – August 2016
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- Owner/Manager
- CAAT Studios
- North Hollywood, CA
- 2004 – 2006
Senior Animator
Electronic Arts
Los Angeles, CA
2003
Animator
Warner Bros. Feature Animation
Sherman Oaks, CA
2003
Digital Character Animator
Rhythm & Hues
Playa Vista, CA
2001 – 2002
Layout Supervisor/Supervising Animator
Walt Disney Television Animation
Burbank, CA
1997 – 2000
Animator
Walt Disney Feature Animation
Burbank, CA
1994 – 1997
Character Layout Artist
Warner Bros. Television Animation
Sherman Oaks, CA
1991 – 1994
AWARDS
- It’s Nice That
- AIGA
- Fonts In Use
- The Dieline
CONTACT
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