Online University Art and Design Portfolio Preparation. Are you applying to university for a creative subject? I offer personalised one-to-one online portfolio mentoring for students applying to art and design courses in the UK and internationally. I am an experienced art educator, graphic designer and researcher with more than 30 years of teaching experience. Most recently, I taught international students at EF Academy Oxford, supporting learners from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds. I am based in Oxford and can support students in university portfolio preparation to study Art, Graphic Design, Graphic Communication Design, Fashion Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Illustration, Photography, Textile Design, Product Design, Animation, Foundation Art and Design, and other creative programmes. My guidance may include: 1- Developing original ideas and personal themes. 2- Strengthening sketchbooks and creative processes. 3- Developing creative ideas and experimenting with materials and techniques. 4- Strengthening drawing, painting, design and visual communication skills. 5- Selecting, refining and presenting work for university portfolios. 6- Personal-statement and interview preparation. 7- Understanding the expectations of UK art and design courses. My approach is supportive, honest and individually tailored. I help students recognise what is already strong in their work and understand how to develop it further. Portfolio preparation requires regular effort, so I work best with motivated students who are prepared to engage seriously with the creative process. Online lessons are available internationally.

History of Latin American Art This course explores the development of art in Latin America from pre-Columbian cultures to contemporary production. It examines artistic expressions such as Indigenous art, viceregal art, independence movements, and modern and current trends. Key artists, muralism, folk art, and contemporary trends are also analyzed. The objective is to understand how the region's identity, history, and social processes are reflected in its artistic production, fostering a critical and intercultural perspective. World cultures and cultural studies This course addresses the main elements that shape world cultures, including traditions, thought, identity, cultural politics, and social phenomena. Key references from various regions are also studied. The aim is to broaden understanding of the contemporary world and develop an intercultural, critical, and global perspective on society. Introduction to culture and cultural anthropology This introductory course explores how cultures are constructed, their symbols, practices, and forms of identity. It delves into fundamental concepts of cultural anthropology, cultural diversity, and globalization. The goal is to understand how different societies live, think, and express themselves. ------- History of Latin American Art This course explores the development of art in Latin America from pre-Columbian cultures to contemporary production. It covers artistic expressions such as Indigenous art, colonial art, independence movements, and modern and contemporary trends. Key artists, muralism, folk art, and current artistic practices are also analyzed. The aim is to understand how the region's identity, history, and social processes are reflected in its artistic production, fostering a critical and intercultural perspective. World Cultures and Cultural Studies This course addresses the main elements that shape cultures around the world, including traditions, ways of thinking, identity, cultural politics, and social phenomena. It also includes key references from different regions. The aim is to broaden the understanding of the contemporary world and develop an intercultural, critical, and global perspective on society. Introduction to Culture and Cultural Anthropology An introductory course on how cultures are formed, including their symbols, practices, and forms of identity. It explores basic concepts of cultural anthropology, cultural diversity, and globalization. The aim is to understand how different societies live, think, and express themselves.

Are you a student, architect, interior designer, or real estate agent? Or simply someone who would like to master photorealistic 3D renderings? I offer private lessons, both one-on-one and online, on Autodesk's 3ds Max software with the Corona rendering engine. Together, we'll explore how to best use 3ds Max for interior design projects. We will go through all the stages of modeling, starting with the assembly of the main "box", the import of the different objects and their modification if necessary, the adjustment of the lights and the cameras, to finish with the export of the renderings and the post-production on Photoshop. If you need help with a specific project, I can also help you optimize your scenes and render them faster and with better quality. I am available Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 7pm and travel to Nyon and the surrounding area. I will be delighted to guide you in this exciting world of photorealistic 3D renderings! *For the first course, we can establish your needs and skills, so that I can adapt the course to your profile.

This class is for people wanting to step into the world of hand sketching and painting. Hand sketching is a powerful tool for not only architects and designers but also for someone wanting to capture their imagination and vision together. I have experimented with diverse drawing and sketching tools like ink, soft pastels, water colour, pencil shading etc over last five years and have realised close relationships between what is being sketched and the tools used. I also have knowledge about various perspective drawings and have been engaged in urban-scape sketching for quite some time. The classes can be held indoors as well as outdoors for live sketching sessions. This class is for people wanting to explore their abilities in the field of sketching and painting and hence will be modified and designed for each individual differently based on their interests and ambitions.

Competition in the world of architecture is tough and teamwork is crucial. I thus offer my coaching services in order to accompany you in pushing the limits of architectural practice. With a wealth of experience in BIM, architectural competitions and international achievements, I support you in many areas related to project and architecture. Individual or small group lessons (max 4 p.) Course at the student's home 70.-/h Lesson by webcam 65.-/h Group lesson 50.-/h/student - Architecture project and construction details - Texts and research - Prepare your criticisms/oral defenses - Memory and formulation of a problem - Architectural references - Urbanism, typology, atmosphere, materiality, details - Support and method to manage stress - Confidence in your ideas and the realization of your projects - Modeling, Photoshop, InDesign, CAD, materiality, Revit...