Woonam Kim

Woonam Kim is an Associate Professor in the 3D Computer Animation department at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Experimental Animation from the California Institute of the Arts, preceded by undergraduate studies in Korean Literature. Prior to academia, Kim worked as an animator and CG artist for studios like Industrial Light and Magic, Digital Domain, and Microsoft Game Studios, contributing to films such as Star Wars: Episode III, War of the Worlds, and Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

His research focuses on integrating art and technology, with interests in character animation, pre-visualization, game development, and extended reality. Current courses taught include Preproduction for 3D Animation and Senior 3D Animation Production. Collaborations with institutions like Providence Health Care BC, Simon Fraser University, and the Consulate General of Korea (Vancouver) highlight his applied research in storytelling and interactive design.

No academic awards are listed, but his industry credits underscore technical expertise. Current academic responsibilities include advising students and developing curricula in animation and digital media. No lab affiliations or teams are explicitly mentioned, though partnerships with tech and healthcare sectors suggest interdisciplinary engagement.