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.
Writing about film
Writing as a way to look at cinema and reflect on our lives. Student texts developed during the Film Appreciation course, available to read in Spanish.
Further reading
La búsqueda de sentido en una película sobre el sinsentido de la vida
Boyhood (Richard Linklater, 2014)
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.
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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.