digital arts training - sofia katsikadi
Adobe Certified Expert & Instructor | BA | MSc
I have over 15 years of working experience in Design, Photography and Media,
allowing me to maintain a wide variety of skills that assist in supporting
students, professionals and enthusiasts involved in the Creative industries.
Currently, I'm freelancing and teaching MSc Design at the University of
Edinburgh.
Since I started teaching in 2013, I have taught other educators, art directors,
creative professionals but also students of all ages (5 to 75!) and abilities,
including individuals with learning and behavioural difficulties. Moreover, I
have delivered bespoke Adobe creative training for clients such as the BBC, SKY,
WWF, NHS, ILGA, Roche, The National Gallery and several Universities and
Colleges.
Since 2015 I've continuously been one of the very few Adobe Certified
Instructors and Experts. Because of my comprehensive knowledge of the Adobe
software and digital media theory, I received a series of certifications from
Adobe, such as Educator Specialist in Visual and Video Design, Digital Imaging
and Digital Creativity Expert for classrooms, Expert in Digital Media and
Creativity Training and Adobe Education Trainer, accrediting me to train other
educators.
I have achieved an MSc in Design and Digital Media (with distinction) from the
University of Edinburgh, where I chose to work with 3D, Motion Graphics, VFX,
UI/UX, Video Game Design and AR/VR. I specialised in VR experiences made with
Unreal Engine and particle systems.
I have also achieved a 1:1 BA (Hons) focused on Photography and Audiovisual
Arts, where I had the opportunity to experiment with different forms of visual
and digital art whilst specialising in Architecture Photography and Image
Editing. Moreover, I hold a Digital Photography certificate from the University
of Harvard.
My latest experience is focused on delivering lessons and lectures in Digital
Media and Visual Arts as well as my freelance projects.
Above all, I have successfully employed a motivational approach when teaching
and found that this led to many positive student outcomes, such as developing
their creative thinking. A key part of my career is helping students reach their
full potential, which I work towards by focusing on creative and critical
thinking when teaching.
Enhanced PVG/DBS available
An interview about my work with Adobe, at Pearson:
certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2021/February/Expanding-Creativity-with-Adobe-Certification
Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects,
Lightroom, Fresco, Procreate, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine
