Juan Somma Email & Phone Number

Born in Montevideo, Uruguay. Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada with Extended minors in Graphic Design and Theatre. I am an Autodesk graduated animator and teacher of Animation and have worked at an institute Animation Campus School of Visual Arts as teacher of several subjects such as Acting for Animators, History of Animation, Character Animation, Storyboarding, 3D Animation Fundamentals, Figure Drawing, Creative Drawing, English For Animators and more for a span of more than 10 years. Also, I am a digital artist and illustrator with knowledge of graphic software such as Adobe and many major design programs. I also have worked freelance as a graphic designer and photo editor/retoucher. As an alternative job, I have taught languages both in different institutes and privately, giving lessons to students of English, beginner to advanced level, and Japanese Language students from beginner to intermediate level; as I have worked as a teacher of Spanish to English-speaking students. I have experience with groups and have worked for London institute - International House Montevideo as a teacher of Japanese for beginners for a year. I have vast experience working in several environments, including public service for enterprises such as Mc Donald's, and can function successfully in teamwork. Having worked as a teacher at my home town for more than 10 years, both privately and institutionally; I now look for new ways to expand my horizons following more ambitious paths and trying to insert myself into the international field.I have a vast artistic education such as 6 years of Fine arts at IENBA Instituto Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes (UDELAR) University of The Republic, Professional Animation at Animation Campus School of Visual Arts, Character Animation Intensive At CALARTS California Institute of The arts, Acting and Actor Direction at Atelier BFS Beatriz Flores Silva, Acting for Film and Television at VFS Vancouver Film School amongst many other workshops and courses throughout my life.