Joseph Otokpa

About

Highly accomplished Fine Arts professional with over a decade of experience in art education, specializing in visual arts, animation, and digital design. Expert in developing and delivering engaging curricula, mentoring students for competitive success, and integrating technology to foster creative skills and self-reliance. Proven ability to drive student achievement and innovation within diverse educational settings.

Work

Africa International College
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Teacher

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Summary

Taught fine arts and animation, developed creative learning strategies, and mentored students for national and international art competitions.

Highlights

Delivered engaging fine arts and animation curricula to secondary school students, fostering foundational creative skills and artistic expression.

Designed and implemented innovative creative learning strategies and practical workshops, significantly enhancing student engagement and skill acquisition.

Mentored students to achieve success in national and international art competitions, elevating institutional reputation and student recognition.

National Population Commission
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Enumerator

Unknown, Unknown, Nigeria

Summary

Conducted building numbering, household listing, and census enumeration for national population data collection.

Highlights

Accurately conducted building numbering and household listing for census operations, ensuring comprehensive data collection across assigned areas.

Performed detailed census enumeration, contributing to the collection of critical national population data within strict deadlines and guidelines.

KAD Academy
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Teacher

Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided engaging lessons in fine arts and graphic design, integrating digital tools to enhance learning experiences.

Highlights

Delivered comprehensive lessons in fine arts and graphic design, cultivating artistic talent and technical proficiency in students.

Integrated cutting-edge digital tools and software into curriculum delivery, improving learning experiences and preparing students for modern creative industries.

Uncle Bado Memorial College
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Teacher

Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Summary

Designed and implemented curriculum for fine arts courses and conducted practical art workshops and student exhibitions.

Highlights

Developed and implemented a robust fine arts curriculum, ensuring comprehensive coverage of artistic principles and techniques.

Organized and led practical art workshops and student exhibitions, showcasing student work and fostering community engagement and appreciation.

Bishop Johnson Primary School (NYSC)
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Teacher

Unknown, Unknown, Nigeria

Summary

Taught visual arts and basic creative skills to primary school students during national service.

Highlights

Introduced foundational visual arts and basic creative skills to primary school students, stimulating early artistic development and creativity.

Education

Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A)

Fine Arts

Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.A.)

Fine Arts

Languages

English

Certificates

Learn2earn Fellow

Issued By

Learn2earn

Youth in Animation and Post-Production (YAPPI)

Issued By

Delyork Creative Academy (DCA)

Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Program

Issued By

Three Million Technical Talent

Global Arts in Medicine Fellowship (GAIMF)

Issued By

Global Arts in Medicine Fellowship

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Arts, Digital Arts.

Office Productivity

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Animation & Post-Production

3D Animation, Post-Production.

Fine Arts

Drawing, Fine Arts Techniques, Art Education.

Communication

Report Writing, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking.

Education & Mentorship

Classroom Management, Mentoring, Training, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning.