Lecturing

I lectured at Universidad de Medellín for four years in the Graphic Communication and Advertising programme at the Faculty of Communication. I led courses in Film Appreciation and Plan Variable Gráfico Publicitario 1 (Art Direction and Styling for Photography).

My teaching starts with trust in each student’s perspective: making room for their interests, encouraging experimentation and supporting their creative decisions.

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Student work · Universidad de Medellín

La Lola

2024-II

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Plan Variable Gráfico Publicitario 1

Art Direction and Styling for Photography

Work created by students as part of my teaching practice. Each project includes its team’s credits.

Recommendation

Originally written in Spanish

Always open to change and new perspectives, Jose places no limits on learning; he expands it through his willingness to listen to and value his students’ ideas.

Creative Brand Strategist

Undergold Design Studio

17 February 2025 · LinkedIn

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To recommend Jose Javier Castro is to speak of a lecturer whose work goes beyond the classroom. His passion for knowledge and teaching is contagious, inspiring his students not only to learn, but to question, explore and innovate. Always open to change and new perspectives, Jose places no limits on learning; he expands it through his willingness to listen to and value his students’ ideas.

Beyond his academic excellence, he is a person of integrity, approachable and committed to the growth of those around him. His impact extends beyond academia: he encourages his students to broaden their understanding, connecting knowledge with life itself. Without a doubt, a lecturer who leaves a lasting impression.

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