I am a highly skilled Fine Arts professional with over a decade of teaching experience. My expertise spans art education, visual arts, animation, photography, digital arts, and graphic design. I am passionate about empowering teenagers through creative education and helping them develop self-reliance through art. I have a proven ability to deliver engaging lessons, mentor students, and integrate technology into art education. I also possess a strong background in administrative roles and creative industries. I enjoy fostering creativity and nurturing talent in students through practical workshops and competitions.…

Joseph Friday Otokpa

I am a highly skilled Fine Arts professional with over a decade of teaching experience. My expertise spans art education, visual arts, animation, photography, digital arts, and graphic design. I am passionate about empowering teenagers through creative education and helping them develop self-reliance through art. I have a proven ability to deliver engaging lessons, mentor students, and integrate technology into art education. I also possess a strong background in administrative roles and creative industries. I enjoy fostering creativity and nurturing talent in students through practical workshops and competitions.…

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I am a highly skilled Fine Arts professional with over a decade of teaching experience. My expertise spans art education, visual arts, animation, photography, digital arts, and graphic design. I am passionate about empowering teenagers through creative education and helping them develop self-reliance through art. I have a proven ability to deliver engaging lessons, mentor students, and integrate technology into art education. I also possess a strong background in administrative roles and creative industries. I enjoy fostering creativity and nurturing talent in students through practical workshops and competitions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hausa
Fluent

Work Experience

Teacher at Africa International College, Abuja
January 1, 2020 - Present
Teach fine arts and animation to secondary school students. Develop creative learning strategies and practical workshops. Mentor students for national and international art competitions.
Teacher at KAD Academy, Kaduna
January 1, 2020 - August 23, 2025
Provided engaging lessons in fine arts and graphic design. Integrated digital tools to enhance learning experiences.
Teacher at Uncle Bado Memorial College, Kaduna
January 1, 2017 - August 23, 2025
Designed and implemented curriculum for fine arts courses. Conducted practical art workshops and student exhibitions.
Teacher at Bishop Johnson Primary School (NYSC)
January 1, 2013 - August 23, 2025
Taught visual arts and basic creative skills.
Enumerator at National Population Commission
January 1, 2023 - August 23, 2025
Conducted building numbering, household listing, and census enumeration.
Teacher at Africa International College, Abuja
January 1, 2020 - Present
Teach fine arts and animation to secondary school students. Develop creative learning strategies and practical workshops. Mentor students for national and international art competitions.
Teacher at KAD Academy, Kaduna
January 1, 2020 - August 23, 2025
Provided engaging lessons in fine arts and graphic design. Integrated digital tools to enhance learning experiences.
Teacher at Uncle Bado Memorial College, Kaduna
January 1, 2017 - August 23, 2025
Designed and implemented curriculum for fine arts courses. Conducted practical art workshops and student exhibitions.
Teacher at Bishop Johnson Primary School (NYSC)
January 1, 2013 - August 23, 2025
Taught visual arts and basic creative skills during National Youth Service Corps program.
Enumerator at National Population Commission
January 1, 2023 - August 23, 2025
Conducted building numbering, household listing, and census enumeration tasks.

Education

BA Fine Arts at Ahmadu Bello University
April 17, 2007 - April 6, 2011
I specialized in drawing and painting
MA Fine Arts at Ahmadu Bello University
April 10, 2014 - April 10, 2018
Master of Fine Arts at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.A.) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

BA Fine Arts
April 18, 2007 - October 12, 2011
MA Fine Arts
April 16, 2014 - April 11, 2018
Global Arts in Medicine Fellowship (GAIMF)
January 1, 2022 - August 23, 2025
Delyork Creative Academy (DCA) – Youth in Animation and Post-Production (YAPPI)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Program
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Global Arts in Medicine Fellowship (GAIMF)
January 1, 2022 - August 23, 2025
Delyork Creative Academy (DCA) – Youth in Animation and Post-Production (YAPPI)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Program
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services
    uniE621 Goafas Finance
    Logo for a finance company. logo graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer photo…
    uniE621 Datos Bread Basket Logo
    The project embodies the bedrock for Datos bakery therefore it has an orange dominated color and white.…
    paper Logo design

    This is a design for a finance company where I created with cool colors.