Luca Mancuso
Queens,NY
Summary
A creative professional with a strong background in art and education, currently working as a Para Professional and Curriculum Writer, alongside a freelance career in animation and illustration. Skilled in creating engaging educational materials and dynamic animations, with notable achievements including animating for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and contributing to the introduction of an unreleased feature film. Passionate about blending art and education to enhance learning experiences, with a career goal of founding an animation studio and continuing to drive innovation in educational content.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Writer
New York Edge
Queens
07.2024 - Current
- Developing Digital and Visual Art Curriculum for Various New York Edge Sites, Lesson Planning, Supervising Art/Digital Projects
Paraprofessional
P.S. 14 The Fairview School
Queens
10.2023 - Current
- One to One Support for Students with an IEP, Crisis Para Assisting in Multiple Classrooms, Assisting Teacher with Lesson Execution
Stop Motion Instructor (contract)
Metropolitan Museum of Art
On Site
02.2024
- Animation Instructor for the Stop Motion Workshop at the Met Family Benefit Event, Responsibilities Included: Setting Up Stop Motion Gear, Greeting and Interacting with Donors, and Teaching Guests how to Make Simple Stop Motion Films
Animator (contract)
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Remote
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Animator for Teaser Trailer of Stewart Brand's New Book and Nan Ransono's 'How to Start an Advance Market Commitment'
Animator (contract)
Works In Progress Magazine
Remote
03.2023 - 06.2024
- 2D Animator for Teaser Trailer of Stewart Brand’s New Book “Maintenance of Everything” and Nan Ransono ’s “How to Start an Advance Market Commitment”
Education
Masters In Art Education - Art Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYBFA Animation - Animation
School of Visual Arts
Manhattan, NY05.2022
Skills
- Adobe Suite
- After Effects
- Microsoft Word
- Power Point
- Procreate
- Character Design
- Visual Development
- Animation
- Curriculum Writing
- Digital Art and Design
Websites
Recognition
- Scream it Off Screen Film Festival, "Bedridden", Official Selection, 2021
- Frostbite Intl. Film Festival, "Bedridden", Best Original Score, 2021
- Lift O Filmmakers, "Ode to my Body", Official Selection, 2022
- Josiah Media Festival, "Ode to my Body", Official Selection, 2022
Timeline
Curriculum Writer
New York Edge
07.2024 - Current
Stop Motion Instructor (contract)
Metropolitan Museum of Art
02.2024
Paraprofessional
P.S. 14 The Fairview School
10.2023 - Current
Animator (contract)
Metropolitan Museum of Art
05.2023 - 09.2023
Animator (contract)
Works In Progress Magazine
03.2023 - 06.2024
Masters In Art Education - Art Education
Adelphi University
BFA Animation - Animation
School of Visual Arts