Varun Kumar

Experience

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  Coventry University

  Sept 2014 - May 2017

  Student Stop Motion Animator

  I specialised in stop-motion and 2D Animation and Illustration, with a varied background in character animation, caricature, character design, editorial and book illustration.

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  Helga: The Case of the Missing Biscuits

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Animator, Model Maker and Director

  Final year stop-motion project for Coventry University, this short film follows a suspicious old lady with a shady past. One day, her tea and biscuits are stolen - will she ever find the culprit? Experience gained: After Effects - compositing, animation and motion graphics for textPremiere Pro - sound and video editing Stop-motion model making - resin casting, ball and socket armature construction, fabric and latex workSet construction - Advanced use of woodwork power tools, miniature sculpture, rigging and lighting Show less

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  Illustration, Animation & Design - Self Employed

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2018

  Freelance Animator

  Currently working on a few live projects combining stop-motion and 2D Animation on After Effects and ToonBoom - look up my portfolio on www.varunjk.co.uk and my Instagram @varunjk95 for updates.

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  COVENTRY ARTSPACE LIMITED

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

  Animator in Residence

  Part of the artist residency scheme by Coventry Artspace. I conducted my own self-guided project at the Artspace studios, along with volunteering events and a solo exhibition at the end of the project.

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  Caludon Castle School

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

  Volunteer Teaching Assistant (Art and Design)

  As part of a six-week work experience I performed TA duties with the Art and Design department of Caludon Castle, assisting, delivering and helping plan and Design lessons for KS3, KS4 and A-Level learners. I worked with clay and printmaking lessons specifically for KS3.

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  Compton Verney

  Jun 2018 - now

  I act as an enthusiastic and knowledgeable member of Compton Verney’s Visitor Experience team. I possess knowledge of various contemporary, modern and classical art forms and am invested in the idea of art and culture for all. I contributed to multimedia and STEAM-based learning sessions with Compton Verney, based on their permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. We work with children of all ages and adults to deliver education in an informal workshop based setting, inside the galleries, give guided tours to school groups and run a multi-curricular forest school.

  • Gallery Assistant

    Mar 2018 - now

  • Volunteer Learning Deliverer

    Jun 2018 - Sept 2018
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  The Avon Valley School & Performing Arts College

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  Trainee Art Teacher

  I have been placed with Avon Valley School as part of my PGCE (Secondary) course with Birmingham City University, 2018/19. I have a range of teaching, pastoral and planning duties and work with KS3 - KS4 classes of various abilities and levels. I engage with numerous critical, conceptual and technical aspects of contemporary art practise and am committed to the idea of ‘art for personal and educational enhancement’

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  Swanshurst School

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Trainee Art and Design Teacher
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  Q3 Academy

  Aug 2019 - now

  Learning Support Assistant

  - Part of the SEND team of an emerging 11-16 secondary academy- Working with learners with complex educational needs, SEND and social and emotional and mental heatlh needs- Assisting learners in attainment in literacy and numeracy - Leading tasks such as reciprocal reading etc. as part of individual education, health and care plans- Overall behavioural, pastoral and student wellbeing supervision