Dr. Fatma Hamdy Assistant Professor Faculty of Digital Arts & Design |
Biography
Fatma Hamdy was born in Cairo in November, she is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Digital
Arts and Design - Egypt University of Informatics, from September 2021. she was a Programme
Director, Teaching, Learning Coordinator, eLearning Coordinator, and Assistant Professor at
the Faculty of Arts and Design, The British University in Egypt (BUE) from 26 December 2019 till
31 August 2021. Assistant Professor and Director of Quality Assurance in Film and Media
Studies, Faculty of Communication and Mass Media, The British University in Egypt (BUE) from
15 December 2014 till 25 December 2019. Web Design Consultant, The British University in
Egypt (BUE) from 08 August 2017 till 28 February 2021.Member of the Syndicate of Fine Arts in
the Supreme Council of Culture since 2001.
She started her career as a visual artist in many disciplines such as photography, conceptual art,
multimedia, film directing, digital editing, and digital designs. she participated in and organized
many exhibitions that support raising community and social awareness by artworks under the
title “Faces from Egypt” Participated individually or with groups in many Local and International
exhibitions and workshops in Egypt and Tunisia. The Last Exhibitions, Women in the Mirror
2021 in Egypt, Peace, and War, conceptual exhibition, 2019 in Egypt, Sfax International Festival
in Tunisia, 2018, 5th South Salon Luxor 2018, where it won the Picasso Prize for Arts, Cultures in
Africa in 2017, Egypt, and 3rd South Salon March 2017, Luxor, Egypt. Ph.D. Degree from the
Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt in 2014.
Education
Ph.D. Degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt in 2014.
Research Interests:
- Visual Arts
- Conceptual Art
- Contemporary Arts
- performance
- Installation in space
- Body Language
- Islamic and Indian Arts
- Semiotics in Arts
- Interaction Design Art
- photography
- Media
- Video Production
- Multimedia, UX design.
Courses Taught
- Program Assessment for Curricular Improvement in Higher Education
- Staff Development workshops that were offered by the British University in Egypt from
December 2014- 2021:
- The university approach to learning & teaching – how not what
- The university approaches to assessment
- Personal Development Review
- Peer review
- Effective feedback for large groups
- Time and stress management
- Use of the Student Record System to support program delivery
- Personal Tutoring
- Coursework Briefs - - Designing Assessment to prevent Plagiarism
- Exam paper format
- Programme/Module Specs verification and modification
- Support for research
- Supervising Research Students
- Up-to-date teaching methods
- How to get student engagement
- Resolving double marking issues
-hands-on approach
- New Turnitin to reduce plagiarism
- Marking workshop-hands-on approach
- Strategic Plan – I
- Self-Assessment - Course name Discreet training certificate, Mastering 3ds max R5 during three months
from 29th of November to 2nd of April 2005. - Course name Basic Business Skills Acquisition (BBSA) Program during the period 29th
August- 16th September 2003. - Course name Free film studies course in the field of cinematography during the period
October 1st1999 – June 20th, 2001. - Course name Web design course Kit Training Centre 2004.
- Online Courses:
- VR Photography and Video: The Basics, Certification authority Lynda.com, License
number 203331, November 2016.
https://www.lynda.com/Google-Cardboard-tutorials/VR-Photography-Video-Basics/4888372.htmlutm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=sharing&utm_campaign=certificate - Foundations of Layout and Composition: Grids, Certification authority Lynda.com,
License number E955A9, October 2016.
https://www.lynda.com/Design-Foundations-tutorials/Foundations-Layout-Composition-
Grids/373790-2.html?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=sharing&utm_campaign=certificate - Creating Multimedia Learning, Certification authority Lynda.com, License number
60B04D, July 2016.
https://www.lynda.com/ViewCertificate/60B04D64EEA64DC0A66663FABE8BEC3A?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=sharing&utm_campaign=certificate
- VR Photography and Video: The Basics, Certification authority Lynda.com, License
Publications
1. Fatma Hamdy, Famous Painters Inspiration Applied to Contemporary Media Art and Education: Case Study of British University in Egypt (BUE), oral and technical presentation, Session Chairing, recognition of research contributions to ICCVAD 2020: XIV. International Conference on Communication, Visual Arts and Design, 12-13 March 2020, London, UK. it was presented and published. With a Certificate of Best Presentation Award
2. Fatma Hamdy, Decoding the Gender Sign in Contemporary Visual Arts, oral and technical presentation, and recognition of research contributions to ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, 2018. A World Association of Academics and Researchers, 9th Annual International Conference on Visual and Performing Arts, 11-14 June 2018, Athens, Greece. it was presented and published. The official program is available at https://www.atiner.gr/2018/2018PRO-ART.pdf.
3. Fatma Hamdy, the Method of Effective Learning in Arts and Designs. oral and technical presentation, and recognition of research contributions to 3rd International Conference, Plastic Arts and Community Service (PACS), Faculty of Fine Arts-Luxor, South Valley University, 23-25 April 2017, it was presented and published.
4. Fatma Hamdy, the impact of body language in fine arts in raising societal and environmental awareness. oral and technical presentation, and recognition of research contributions to 1st International Conference (Fine Arts and Community Services), Faculty of Fine Arts-Luxor, South Valley University. 17-19 February 2015. it was presented and published.
5. Fatma Hamdy, Reda Abd El-Salam, Amany Ali Fahmy, Interactive Relationship between Body Language and Fine Arts. recognition of research contributions to 10th International Conference (Art and Language) Faculty of Fine Arts, Minia University, 24-26 March 2013. it was published.
Academic achievements
UNIVERSITY & COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES:
FACES FROM EGYPT PROJECT 2014 -2021 Regarding my experience as a Module Leader in Photography, Multimedia and Academic Activities advisor, I have organized a big project for social awareness with my student titled (Faces from Egypt) that includes many goals such as organizing many photography exhibitions for capturing best shots from Egypt.
We have organized seven Photography exhibitions during my work at the Faculty of Communication and Mass Media (BUE) from 2014 to 2019 as follows: 1st (Faces from Fayoum) that was sponsored by Canon, 2nd (Best Shot at BUE) 3rd (Egyptian Industry) 4th (City Identity) 5th (Egyptian Woman) 6th (Peach and War), 7th (Order and Chaos) during the period. 8th revival (Covid 19) for the Faculty of Arts and Design (BUE) in 2021.
Objectives, Achieving the following major points:
- Recording the beauty of Egypt.
- Changing the culture and mentality of people through art and beautiful scenes leave them a good environment to protect and maintain.
- Touching the Egyptian's hearts targeting the removal of the dust from their good values and loyalty to their country.
- Media Publicity: الجامعة البريطانية تتبنى مبادرة الرئيس في دعم الإبداع: https://almalnews.com/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ac%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%b9%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%b7%d8%a7%d9%86%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%aa%d8%aa%d8%a8%d9%86%d9%89-%d9%85%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%af%d8%b1%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%a6/
- https://www.ta7ya-masr.com/278411
- https://www.alsbbora.info/147868
- https://www.sada-elarab.com/196267
- https://www.elzmannews.com/268058
- https://warqawqalam.com/%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85/%D8%AE%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%B6-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%B1/
BUSINESS & ACADEMIC MISSION TO VISIT UK UNIVERSITIES FOR ARTS AND DESIGN VALIDATION. FROM SEPTEMBER 22-28, 2019.
VISITING THE FOLLOWING FIVE UK UNIVERSITIES IN LONDON AND NEARBY TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF VALIDATION FOR ARTS AND DESIGN PROGRAMMES: -
- Five British universities were visited as a Programme Director with Professor Leslie Croxford- Vice-President for Teaching and Learning Committee, and Mrs. Sharon Page - BUE Academic Registrar for collaboration for validation from UK partner.
- School of Arts, Architecture, and Design، London Metropolitan University https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/courses/
- College of Design, Creative and the Digital Industries، University of Westminster https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/subjects.
- University of Creative Arts https://www.uca.ac.uk/study/
- Kingston School of Arts، Kingston University https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/
- Arts University Bournemouth.
- University of Arts Bournemouth https://aub.ac.uk/
BUSINESS & ACADEMIC MISSION TO VISIT UK UNIVERSITIES FOR COMMUNICATION AND MASS MEDIA FOR UPDATING PROGRAMMES AND FACILITIES. FROM JULY 21-24, 2015. VISITING THE FOLLOWING BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND BRITISH MEDIA INSTITUTIONS TO UPDATE FACILITIES, INCLUDING LABORATORIES, STUDIOS, AND TYPES OF EQUIPMENT.
British universities and British media institutions were visited with Prof. Muhammad Shouman (Dean), Dr. Adel Saleh (Vice Dean of teaching and learning). for updating facilities, including laboratories, studios, and types of equipment.
- LSBU- London South Bank (UK Partner) https://www.lsbu.ac.uk
- Salford University https://www.salford.ac.uk
- UK Media City at Salford University
- BBC 4.
BUSINESS & ACADEMIC MISSION TO UK PARTNER (LSBU) & FRENCH PRIVATE UNIVERSITY (EDH) FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS AND SUMMER INTERNSHIPS.
FROM MARCH 09-12, 2019 IN LONDON. FROM MARCH 13-16, 2019 IN PARIS. - UK Partner and French Private university were visited with Dr. Adel Saleh (Vice Dean of teaching and learning). for exchange students, validate master program in Digital Media and summer internships.
- LSBU- London South Bank (UK Partner) https://www.lsbu.ac.uk
- EDH (PARIS) Academy of Media and Mass Communication https://www.efap.com L'école des nouveaux métiers de la communication
ACADEMIC MISSION TO ATTEND ACADEMIC COMMITTEES. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANISING UNIVERSITIES LAW NO. 49 OF 1972 AND THE LAW OF ESTABLISHING THE BRITISH UNIVERSITY IN EGYPT NO. 411 OF 2004, AND THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES LAW NO. 12 OF 2009 AND ITS EXECUTIVE REGULATIONS.
AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL:
- Participation in Formation of SENATE, September 01, 2018 – February 01, 2021, Decree No. (169) 2018
- Participation in Formation of University’s Council committee for community service, September 01, 2018 – February 01, 2021.
- Participation in Formation of University’s Council committee for teaching and Learning, September 01, 2019 – February 01, 2021. As Teaching & Learning coordinator.
AT THE FACULTY LEVEL:
Participation in Formation of Faculties’ Councils, September 01, 2018 – February 01, 2021, Decree No. (163) 2018 with famous external members as following:
- Prof. Aly Agwa, Professor of Media, Cairo University and former Dean of Faculty of Media.
- Mr. Mohamed Habib, Deputy Editor Al-Ahram newspaper, Universities page Supervisor.
- Mr. Mosaad Fouda, Head of Cinema Syndicate
- Dr. Samir Seif, Representative for Associate Professor and Famous Director
Participation in Formation of Faculty Disciplinary Committee, September 01, 2018 – February 01, 2021, Decree No. (166) 2018
Scientific Departmental Committee
Module Exam Board (MEB)
Program Exam Board (PEB).
ACADEMIC AWARENESS ACTIVITIES IN POOR VILLAGES.
Participated in the development (awareness) convoys, where several awareness activities and development convoys were organized to donate clothes in poor villages, besides painting and photographic workshops were conducted for children and poor villages such as Fayoum in partnership with the Faculty of Communication and Mass Media at the British University in Egypt and the Farid Khamis Foundation, with the help of a team of students, technicians, and faculty teaching staff. From 2014 to 2018. It was covered in the media.
PROFESSIONAL GRANTS
Professional Excellence Award in Painting, the 3rd Upper Egypt Salon 17 March- 14 April 2015. Picasso Art Hall – Egypt|
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- CLICKS CENTER FOR LEARNING INNOVATIONS & CUSTOMIZED KNOWLEDGE SOLUTIONS. Certificates of attendance the workshop titled “Program Assessment for Curricular improvement in Higher Education” on the 14th and 15th of October 2019.
- NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION OF EDUCATION CERTIFIES (NAQAAE) Certificates of attendance the interactive workshop for “External Review” “Skills and Secrets” on 11 June 2019.
- NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION OF EDUCATION CERTIFIES (NAQAAE) Certificates of attendance at the 6th international conference for “Quality Assurance Between International Planning and Regional Implementation” during the period of 12-13 June 2019.
- NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION OF EDUCATION CERTIFIES (NAQAAE) Certificates of attendance of the workshop titled "Self-Evaluation for H.E. Faculty and Institutes” during the period of 20- 22 November 2017.
- NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION OF EDUCATION CERTIFIES (NAQAAE) Certificates of attendance the workshop titled “Strategic Planning for H.E Institute” during the period of 18-19 November 2017.
Industrial experience
EXHIBITIONS
1. WOMEN IN MIRROR EXHIBITION, FATMA HAMDY, FACULTY OF FINE ARTS, HELWAN UNIVERSITY, EGYPT. Painting and Mixed Media Exhibition, Egypt from 8 to 14 August 2021
2. PEACE AND WAR EXHIBITION (CITY OF ANGELS PROJECT), FATMA HAMDY, THE BRITISH UNIVERSITY IN EGYPT, EGYPT. Conceptual Exhibition consisted of (Installation in Space, performance on the stage, and Video Art), Egypt from 2 May to 2 August 2019.
3. LUXOR UNIVERSITY AFRICAN FORUM, LUXOR, EGYPT. Painting Exhibition, Luxor forum from 24 to 27 February 2020.
4. PALACE DE L'IMAGE, ASSOCIATION SFAX CINÉMA, TUNISIE Painting Exhibition, Photography Workshop, and painting workshop for kids. the festival from Sfax to Luxor. 30 April- 5 May 2018.
5. POPULAR CULTURES IN AFRICA, ASWAN, EGYPT Painting Exhibition from13 to 16 November 2017 The Third International Conference on the Interactions of African Cultures.
6. LUXOR INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ART FORUM. LIVAF 2018. Group Painting Exhibition, from Feb 2018 to Mar 2018.
7. THE 5TH UPPER EGYPT SALON LUXOR Painting Exhibition, March 2017 Faculty of Fine Arts-Luxor.
8. THE 3RD UPPER EGYPT SALON Painting Exhibition, 17 March- 14 April 2015 Faculty of Fine Arts-Luxor Winning the award Incentive from Picasso Art Gallery- Cairo.