Teaching Award: Semone Rajkumar, Chris Kim

We are pleased to announce that our instructors, Semone Rajkumar and Chris Kim are the recipients of the 2023-2024 OCAD U SCS Teaching Award, which recognizes outstanding instructors at the School of Continuing Studies.

Semone Rajkumar teaches Mould Making Studio.

“Semone is very knowledgeable about mould making. Accommodating, patient, professional, and knowledgeable. She maintains a cheerful mood and is always organized.“ – Student from Mould Making Studio, Spring 2023

Semone Rajkumar (she/her) is an artist and creator in a diverse range of artistic disciplines, she delves into the exploration of form, functionality, and materials to establish connections with oneself and others. She holds a degree in Sculpture/Installation from OCAD U and extensive experience working in foundry, specializing in wax working, mould making, bronze casting, and patination. Her practice also encompassed ceramics. Currently, Semone is actively involved \as an educator at OCAD U, while pursuing her freelance and artistic endeavours, and organizing regular art sessions designed to engage individuals with special needs and autism.

Chris Kim teaches Introduction to Designing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications, Introduction to Web Development and Advanced Web Development, CSS and JavaScript Frameworks.

“Chris is an engaging and patient instructor. He also combines his teaching concepts with industry and real-life applications. He encourages questions about concepts and assignments and welcomes curiosity. His passion is absolutely inspiring." – Student from Introduction to Web Development, Spring 2024

Dr. Chris K. Kim is a user-focused software developer in pursuit of using technology to facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations and address today's talent gap in digital media. Trained in media production and information visualization, Chris works with institutional stakeholders, including University of Toronto, DARPA, and MIT, to build platforms that democratize AI and promote human-in-the-loop automation. Chris also operates a software studio GoodCodeClub, where he works with emerging talents in promoting underserved communities and facilitating youth entrepreneurship.