Teaching

Teaching and mentorship are a fundamental part of my creative practice.

It allows me to be a lifelong student while teaching emerging artists to navigate the changing trends in the creative industry, all while supporting and nurturing their artistic voices. Here are some of the courses and workshops I teach as well as brief overviews of talks and guest lectures.

CSULB - Senior Film I & II

A two-semester capstone animation course where students develop and produce an original animated film. The first semester focuses on pre-production and project development, while the second covers production and post-production. Students work independently or in teams under faculty supervision, who act as producers guiding the project through professional production pipelines.

Skills Developed:

  • Film concept development and pre-production planning

  • Advanced animation and filmmaking techniques

  • Project management and production pipeline organization

  • Critical analysis and problem-solving in animation production

  • Professional collaboration and presentation skills

  • Festival strategy & distribution planning

CSULB - Advanced Design for Animation

An advanced 16-week animation design studio that teaches visual development across diverse project types. The course expands students' understanding of how design principles adapt across narrative films, documentaries, commercials, and experiential media (AR/VR/installations), emphasizing how context shapes the design process.

Skills Developed:

  • Visual development and art direction across various production pipelines

  • Translating design principles between traditional and emerging platforms

  • Critical thinking and creative problem solving

CSULB - Field Studies in Art

A flexible, independent study animation course tailored to individual student goals, from visual development projects to film production or career preparation. Students work closely with faculty to develop and execute projects aligned with their career objectives, whether pursuing independent filmmaking or industry positions.

Skills Developed:

  • Self-directed project development and execution

  • Professional practice in chosen animation specialty

  • Career planning and portfolio development

  • Critical thinking and goal setting

Visual Communications - AWC Fellowship

Visual Communications is a pioneering Asian American media arts organization that runs the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival and other cultural preservation initiatives. Through their Armed With a Camera (AWC) Fellowship, they support emerging Asian American & Pacific Islander media artists in creating socially conscious work.

Recent fellowship themes have focused on community care during COVID-19, uplifting Indigenous storytellers, and re-envisioning our collective future. As a mentor in the program, I guide fellows through their creative process, helping them develop their artistic voice while creating short films that engage with pressing socio-political themes

Workshop

Hand- Building Pottery Workshop

Offering a creative break from screen-based work to connect with tangible materials and mindful making. This was one in a series of several Rest & Renewal workshops offered as a part of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival’s efforts to help attendees connect as humans instead of simply networking with each other.

Guest Lecture

MIAD & CalArts

Focusing on career paths in animation and visual development. The presentation covered my journey from being a student to working as an animation director and educator, sharing behind-the-scenes insights from selected projects. The discussion explored evolving career opportunities in animation, portfolio development, and the qualities sought in creative collaborators, followed by an interactive Q&A with students.

Featured Speaker

Kyoorius Design Yatra

A talk at a creative conference exploring the journey of building an independent animation studio, sharing insights on creative entrepreneurship, studio management, and maintaining artistic vision while running a sustainable practice. The presentation offered practical strategies and lessons learned from personal experience, followed by an engaging discussion with emerging creative professionals.