Hi, I’m Godfrey Steven Semwaiko, a multidisciplinary media professional with extensive experience in art, design, illustration, and broadcast production. I love creating engaging visuals, mentoring students, and delivering creative projects that tell compelling stories across education, entertainment, and culture. Currently based in Taichung, Taiwan, I teach art and digital media at the American School in Taichung and work on a range of creative projects—from illustration and motion graphics to documentary production. I value curiosity, collaboration, and sharing skills across cultures to inspire others.

Godfrey Steven Semwaiko

Hi, I’m Godfrey Steven Semwaiko, a multidisciplinary media professional with extensive experience in art, design, illustration, and broadcast production. I love creating engaging visuals, mentoring students, and delivering creative projects that tell compelling stories across education, entertainment, and culture. Currently based in Taichung, Taiwan, I teach art and digital media at the American School in Taichung and work on a range of creative projects—from illustration and motion graphics to documentary production. I value curiosity, collaboration, and sharing skills across cultures to inspire others.

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Hi, I’m Godfrey Steven Semwaiko, a multidisciplinary media professional with extensive experience in art, design, illustration, and broadcast production. I love creating engaging visuals, mentoring students, and delivering creative projects that tell compelling stories across education, entertainment, and culture.

Currently based in Taichung, Taiwan, I teach art and digital media at the American School in Taichung and work on a range of creative projects—from illustration and motion graphics to documentary production. I value curiosity, collaboration, and sharing skills across cultures to inspire others.

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Language

Swahili
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art and Digital teacher and Media Specialist at American School in Taichung (AST)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Responsible for delivering art and digital media instruction, curriculum development, and managing media resources in an international school setting.
Film and Multimedia Education Curriculum Consultant at NACTE
December 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Provided curriculum guidance for film and multimedia education and supported teachers and schools.
Motion Graphics Designer and Creative Producer at Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC1)
December 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Led motion graphics design, TV productions, marketing, and promotions; online social media convergence; produced 'Safari ya Dodoma'.
Managing Director at Usanii Production Ltd.
December 31, 2009 - September 26, 2025
Creative media company; managed operations, projects, and creative output.
Film and Multimedia Education Curriculum Consultant at NACTE
January 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Advised on curriculum development for film and multimedia education; supported teacher training and implementation of media literacy programs.
Managing Director at Usanii Production Ltd. (Creative Media Company)
January 1, 2006 - September 26, 2025
Directed a creative media company delivering multimedia production services; built a network of clients including publishers and NGOs; oversaw illustration projects and educational materials.

Education

Teaching Certificate at TeachNow program, Moreland University – US
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Master’s Degree in Digital Media Design at Asia University, Taichung - Taiwan
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
AI for Everyone at Coursera (online)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Diploma in Multimedia and Film Technology at Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, Tanzania
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Graphic Art Certificate at Hjo Konstskola (Hjo Art School) – Hjo folkhögskola; Hjo, Sweden
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Fine Art Certificate at Hjo Konstskola (Hjo Art School) - Hjo folkhögskola; Hjo, Sweden
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Design and Fine Arts Certificate at Bagamoyo Sculpture Project with Prof. Stanislav Lux, Tanzania
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Book Production at College Press Publishers; Harare, Zimbabwe
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Advanced Level Secondary Certificate at Kibaha High School; Kibaha, Tanzania
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Teaching Certificate (TeachNow program) at Moreland University – US
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Master’s Degree in Digital Media Design at Asia University, Taichung - Taiwan
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
AI for Everyone, DeepLearning at Coursera
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Diploma in Multimedia and Film Technology at Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, Tanzania
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Graphic Art Certificate at Hjo Konstskola (Hjo Art School) – Hjo folkhögskola; Hjo, Sweden
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Fine Art Certificate at Hjo Konstskola (Hjo Art School) – Hjo folkhögskola; Hjo, Sweden
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Design and Fine Arts Certificate at Bagamoyo Sculpture Project with Prof. Stanislav Lux, Tanzania
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Book Production at College Press Publishers; Harare, Zimbabwe
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Advanced Level Secondary Certificate at Kibaha High School; Kibaha, Tanzania
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

BEST STUDENT OF THE YEAR CERTIFICATE
January 1, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Africa Animated 2.0 – UNESCO Residency
January 1, 2005 - September 26, 2025
Full Scholarship and Study Awards – Hjo Konstskola
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
1st Place International Poster Contest – UNFPA
January 1, 1998 - September 26, 2025
Logo Design for Tanzania Culture Trust Fund – Mfuko wa Utamaduni
January 1, 1998 - September 26, 2025
3D Virtual Reality Tour Guide – Award (DIT)
January 1, 2016 - September 26, 2025
AA2! UNESCO Africa Animated 2.0 – Selected artist for residency and training
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Full Scholarship and Study Awards – Fine Art and Graphic Art
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
1st Place, Generations Living Together – International Poster Contest, UNFPA
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Logo for Tanzania Culture Trust Fund – Mfuko wa Utamaduni
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Advanced Level Secondary Certificate
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other