Effie Toumazides Katchis
Lecturer in Graphic Design
Course Leader of BA (Hons) Graphic Design and MA Graphic Design
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+357 24694173
Qualifications
Master of Arts in Graphic Design (University of Wales, 2008)
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (University of Central Lancashire, 2005)
BTEC HND in Graphic Design (Dewsbury College, 1991)
Specializations
Graphic Design, Adobe Computer Software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Xpress)
Employment Track
- Course Leader and Lecturer in Graphic Design, (University of Central Lancashire Cyprus, School of Arts, Media and Communication (September 2024 – present)
- Senior Lecturer, Alexander College (2022 – 2024)
- Senior Lecturer, Canterbury University, Alexander College (2018 – 2022)
- Senior Lecturer, University of the West of England, Alexander College (2013 – 2018)
- Lecturer, University of Wales, Alexander College (2009 – 2013)
Memberships (Academic/Professional)
- Cyprus Association of Graphic Designers and Illustrators (CAGDI)
Research Interests
- Design Technology
- Design Ethics, Visual and Emerging Technology
- Theories and Sustainable Design Practices
Roles and Responsibilities (including past roles and responsibilities)
Teaching and Course Leadership
Course Leader, Graphic Design
- Typography Fundamentals
- Introduction to Visual Media Technologies
- Aesthetic and Visual Composition
- Advertising Campaigns
- Design Communication
- Communicating Design
- Branding
- Packaging Design
- Web Design
- Corporate Identity
Administrative Roles
- Member of Teaching and Learning Enhancement Committee (TLEC) (2024-)
Selective Artistic Exhibitions, Installations & Events Participation
- Graphic Stories – Poster Participation/Credits for Exhibition 1/50 posters 2022, Cyprus
- I Love Graphics – Poster Exhibition 2022, Cyprus
- International Reggae – Poster Participation 2021, Greece
- Lecture for 19th International Week 2021 – Siedlce University of Natural Sciences & Humanities – Poland – Online Lecture and Workshop 2021
- Lecture – «Η Παιδεία σε περιόδους κρίσεως» – Παιδαγωγικό Ινστιτούτο Κύπρος – 2021
- Graphic Stories – Poster Participation 2020, Cyprus
- Graphic Stories – Poster Participation 2019, Cyprus
Selective Research Funding/ Grant Capture
- “Education and Design Learning – Recovering from COVID -19 Isolation” Alexander Research Centre, (researcher, contributor) 2021
- “The challenges and opportunities as a graphic designer” (sole contributor) 2020
