Jenny Yue Sun is an educator, game designer, and animator with a strong passion for visual storytelling in the fields of gaming and animation. Currently serving as a Professor in the Game Design program at Mohawk College, Jenny brings her expertise and creative vision to inspire and educate the next generation of game designers and developers.
Prior to joining Mohawk College, she held esteemed positions as a Partial-load Professor in the Game Design program at Sheridan College and as a Guest Professor at Vancouver Film School. Before moving to Canada, her dedication to teaching and research led her to the Animation School of Beijing Film Academy, the top animation school in the Asia Pacific region, where she served as an Associate Professor and Supervisor for Master of Fine Arts students in the Game Design program for over a decade.
Jenny's research and professional activities revolve around game mechanic design, as well as the visual expression in video games and animations. As the co-founder and Creative & Art Director of a gaming and youth social platform company, she continues to push boundaries and innovate within the industry.
Jenny obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Fudan University in China in 1996 and went on to earn her Master of Fine Arts degree in Animation and Digital Arts from Beijing Film Academy in 2005. Committed to further enhancing her knowledge, she pursued advanced studies as a visiting scholar in the Animation and Game Design programs at the School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California. Presently, Jenny is a Ph.D. candidate at Beijing Film Academy, showcasing her ongoing commitment to research and academic growth.
Jenny Yue Sun's multifaceted career, encompassing education and creative expression, enables her to continue making valuable contributions to the fields of game design and animation. Through her teaching, research, and creative endeavors, she strives to inspire and empower aspiring game designers and developers while pushing the boundaries of game design and visual storytelling within the gaming industry.