I am currently a practising Learning Designer, a Learning Experience Designer, or an Instructional Designer, depending on the terminology you prefer.
My experience in lecturing Graphic Design and Visual Communication at a tertiary level for over a decade has prepared me for my current role as a Learning Designer. The modules I have taught and developed span both theoretical and practical subjects within the graphic design curriculum. Supplementing this is my Master's degree and experience in curriculum development and program coordination. Furthermore, I have experience in online teaching as well as obtaining my Adobe Certified Associate in various applications.
All of this situates me in a perfect position where I not only have expertise in structuring and delivering learning content with the necessary academic rigour, but I am also imbued with the practical skills required for implementing such learning within the demands of our current digital landscape.
I also maintain a steady artistic output, producing award-winning and acclaimed artworks while partaking in curated exhibitions. In my own endeavours in artistic expression, I seek to explore the possibilities that the digital age offers, such as video morphing and augmented reality. This drive to explore aids me well in my career as a learning designer because I am continually searching for ways to innovate and enhance the digital learning experience.
01 education
QUALIFICATION
Masters of Arts - Fine Arts
(MA - Fine Arts)
University of Pretoria
Pretoria South Africa
2011
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
(BA - Fine Arts)
University of Pretoria
Pretoria South Africa
2007
CERTIFICATION
Adobe Certified Associate in
Visual Design Using
Adobe Photoshop
ADOBE
2020
Adobe Certified Associate in
Digital Video Using
Adobe Premiere Pro
ADOBE
2020
Articulate Storyline Essential Training
LinkedIn Learning
2021
Learning Articulate Rise
LinkedIn Learning
2021
UCT Instructional Design online short course.
University of Cape Town
South Africa
2021-2022
02 Skills
THE BASICS
Diligent, Hardworking, Good Interpersonal Communication, Works well in a Team, Can take Initiative, Good at Problem-Solving, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Self-Motivated, Internet Savvy, Punctual, Good Organization, with Attention to Detail, Quick Learner, Keen to Learn and Improve Skills.
English - Fluent
Afrikaans - Native
ADVANCED COMPUTER SKILL
ARTICULATE RISE 360
ARTICULATE STORYLINE 360
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE PRIMIERE PRO
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
ADOBE IN-DESIGN
ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATOR
MS WORD
MS POWERPOINT
MS EXCEL
MS OUTLOOK
ADDITIONAL
E-Learning, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Learning Management
Photo Editing, Illustration, Video Editing, New Media Art, Drawing, Video Production
03 Experience
08.2024 - 06.2022
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
UNI4 Online
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Duties
Use learning/instructional design principles, to develop learning content, activities, toolkits and other ancillary resources.
Interpret technical materials for learning purposes.
Engage, consult with, manage and collaborate with SMEs across the development process.
Create rich media course content in collaboration with creative media contractors and SMEs (video, written content, audio, dynamic and static visual assets, infographics etc.)
Quality-check coursework for clarity, flow, accuracy, usability and accessibility
09.2021 - 02.2020
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
& GRAPHIC DESIGN FACILITATOR
05.2022 - 10.2021
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
CTU Training Solutions
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Duties
Apply instructional design principles to develop workshop materials, including learning content, activities, toolkits, and other supplementary resources.
Translate technical materials for educational use.
Engage, consult, manage, and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout the development process.
Collaboratively create multimedia course content with creative media contractors and SMEs, incorporating video, written content, audio, dynamic and static visual assets, infographics, and more.
Thoroughly review coursework for clarity, coherence, accuracy, usability, and accessibility.
CTU Training Solutions
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Lectured modules
Design Practice 1A
Graphic Design Application
Design programs - Photoshop & Premiere Pro
Drawing Fundamentals
Drawing Application
Principles of Drawing B
Principles of Photography
Principles of Marketing 2
English Communication
01.2020 - 04.2016
SENIOR LECTURER
Pearson Institute of Higher Education (PIHE)
Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Lectured modules
Visual Literacy III, (dissertation writing)
History of Graphic Design III
History of Graphic Design II
Drawing for Graphic Design III, (focusing on digital illustration/drawing and digital image manipulation)
Drawing for Graphic Design II, (focusing on digital illustration/drawing and digital image manipulation)
Drawing for Graphic Design I, (focusing on
traditional drawing skills)
Storyboards
Introduction to Graphic Design
Additional Responsibilities: Curriculum and Course development.
Module lead at a national level
01.2020 - 07.2019
PROGRAMME CONVENER GRAPHIC DESIGN
Pearson Institute of Higher Education (PIHE)
Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa.
Duties
Assuring quality and appropriate standard of course material and assessment.
Curriculum development, including planning, designing, and developing student and lecturer guides, formative and summative assessments as well as class material.
Timely and effective identification of at-risk students and supplying student support pertaining to module outcomes as well as liaising with other support staff.
Administrative duties associated with teaching such as tracing academic progress and student attendance.
Leadership role in the creative arts department managing staff and students at the Midrand campus while ensuring that the curriculum was run accordingly and in line with the rules of the institute.
04.2016 - 08.2014
MULTIMEDIA LAB ADMINISTRATOR AND TUTOR
UNISA - Department of Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
07.2014 - 06.2012
SENIOR LECTURER
The Design School South Africa (DSSA)
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Lectured modules
Art Design Theory and Research (extended essay writing)
Art Design Theory and Research (art history)
Basic Drawing
Figure Drawing
Commercial Art - Photoshop & Illustrator training
Additional Responsibilities: Course Development
Duties
Facilitate FRM - Film and Recorded Media.
Facilitate TDM - Two-Dimensional Media.
Evaluation and grading of undergraduate exit-level theory papers.
Tutorial and Workshop presentation in digital applications in contemporary art.
Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Computer lab.
12.2012 - 02.2011
CONTRACT LECTURER
Rosebank College
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
12.2010 - 01.2007
GALLERY ASSISTANT
Fried Contemporary Art Gallery and Studio
Lectured modules
Media Studies
Desktop Publishing
Sub Editing
Design Theory
Business Communication
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Duties
Assist with the organisation, curation and installation of art exhibitions. Liaison with artists via person, mail and telephone. Reception of visitors to the Gallery, including the press and the media. Assist with marketing and public relations events.
Bianca Le Cornu
Programme Manager: Graphic Design at Pearson Institute of Higher Education.
+27 84 460 6870
Steyn Pretorius
Head Of Department Visual Communication at CTU Training Solutions
+27 83 254 5061
Karen Pretoruis
Visual Communication & Graphic Design Facilitator at CTU Training Solutions
+27 (0) 84 564 0873
Bernadine Mons
Senior Learning Designer
UNi4 Online.
bernadine.mons@uni4online.co.za
+27 (0) 72 462 5911
Prof Elfride Dreyer
Professor Extrsorinarius: Department: Art History, Visual Arts and
Musicology, UNISA.
+27 (0) 12 481 2799
04 REFERENCES
05 PORTFOLIOS
MY CONSTELLATION OF SKILLS
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