Lecturer in Visual Communication Design (Photography and Digital Media)
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- South Africa
- Closing date
- Dec 15, 2020
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- Sector
- Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Communication and Media Studies
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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Job Details
The Department of Visual Arts focusses on the training and development of visual artists and designers. Maintaining a broad and critical approach, emphasis rests on visual art and design practices as research.
The development of new media formats and practices, creative thinking processes and the practice of visual art and design within cultural, economic, and socio-political contexts receive further emphasis.
Duties
Job Requirements
Recommendation
The development of new media formats and practices, creative thinking processes and the practice of visual art and design within cultural, economic, and socio-political contexts receive further emphasis.
Duties
- Teaching and providing supervision in Visual Communication Design focussing on Photography and Digital Media across all years of study in a Visual Arts environment that promotes and facilitates intersections between Art and Design;
- Conducting research and creative production in Visual Arts and Design;
- Developing and maintaining competitive standards in Visual Communication Design (focussing on Photography and Digital Media);
- Participating in the administration of the Visual Arts and Design programme;
- Coordinating and participating in projects aimed at social impact.
Job Requirements
- A Master of Arts degree in Visual Communication Design, or an equivalent qualification;
- Thorough understanding of Photography and Digital Media as integral to Visual Art and Design;
- Skill and experience in training and teaching Visual Communication Design (with an emphasis on Photography and Digital Media) on a Higher Educational level;
- Delivering research and creative work with the intersects between Art and Design as points of departure;
- Promoting innovation, creative and critical thinking in the above-mentioned field among undergraduate and postgraduate students;
- Working independently as well as collaboratively in developing, facilitating, and coordinating academic, creative, research-based, and socially relevant courses;
- The ability to function in a multilingual environment.
Recommendation
- Expertise and facilitation skills in Digital Production, Illustration and Drawing (in addition to Visual Communication Design, Photography and Digital Media);
- Continuous research development in understanding these fields and their relevant technologies as integral to Art and Design;
- Expertise in postgraduate supervision in the broad fields of Art and Design;
- Sound administrative and communication skills.
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