Introduction
Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
+64 (0)21 027 866 26
info@jocelynjanon.com
www.jocelynjanon.com
Jocelyn Janon
Curriculum Vitae
References
Jim Murray
Program Director, Media Design School.
+64 093030402 [703]
jim.murray@mediadesignschool.com
Before joining Media Design School, I was self-employed and do not have traditional references.
2018 - present
Lecturer
Media Design School
Bachelor of Media Design
As a lecturer and program developer, I integrate Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Motion Design, and Photography in the year 3 (Level 7) program.
I excel in blended learning, capstone project leadership, community engagement, research, and marketing, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future careers.
My responsibilities include:
Program Development and Teaching
Develop and teach courses within the year 3 program.
Support students in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, and Motion Design.
Blended Learning and Assessment
Prepare, deliver, and moderate learning and assessment materials in a blended/hybrid environment using principles of andragogy and agile learning.
Capstone Project Oversight
Focus on digital design solutions aligned with specific objectives.
Encompass domains include user experience, speculative design, data storytelling, and service design.
Portfolio Supervision
Oversee students’ portfolios and manage the BMD/Media Design School online showcase.
Photography Coordination
Manage all photography-related aspects, from program development to studio bookings.
Advise and support lens-based projects.
Marketing and Outreach
Support department and school marketing efforts through photography work and participation in open days.
Exhibition Facilitation
Facilitate and support the end-of-year/graduation show exhibition and online presence.
Community Engagement
Actively participate in pastoral care in collaboration with student support services.
Advise students to help them reach their goals and aspirations.
Participate in and support Māori and Pasifika workshops and activities.
Curate and prepare students’ work for awards submission.
Research and Innovation
Explore opportunities to introduce new technologies and methods within the program.
Stay current with industry trends.
Research fellow.
Students awards
Supervision and mentoring.
Designer Institute of New Zealand Best Awards.
Hot New Things: Nara Won.
SKILLS
Professional
Growth mindset | Cultural awareness | Team Work | Communication | Adaptability | Service Orientation | Emotional Intelligence | Creativity | Critical thinking | Problem-solving
LMS: Blackboard, Canvas
Technical
Figma | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Lightroom | Adobe InDesign | MS Office suite | DxO | Web design | AI tools
Methods | Data modeling | Business requirements | Process mapping | Specifications | Documentation
Camera equipment | Lights | Studio | Administration
Languages
English - Full Professional Proficiency
French - Native
German - Limited Working Proficiency
My photographic practice is an exploration of humanity, shaped by speculative methodologies and voluntary constraints that generate creativity rather than limit it.
Drawing on OUxPO-inspired experimentation and the Philosophy of Lies, I treat fiction and fabrication as epistemological tools, constructing meaning beyond realism through distortion, exaggeration, and Pataphysical play.
Rooted in cyclical processes of research, reflection, and reinterpretation, I reframe vernacular archives and familial artefacts to probe identity, memory, and cultural resonance.
Central to my work is collective authorship, where dialogue and participation foster ethical, non-hierarchical creation.
As a Tauiwi immigrant artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, I engage with the evolving history of Aotearoa/New Zealand, challenging fixed notions of authorship, truth, and agency through speculative visual storytelling.
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I am a dedicated educator and creative professional with extensive experience. I thrive in roles that allow me to integrate my diverse skill sets and experiences to align with specific objectives and to contribute effectively and innovatively to teams’ projects.
I am particularly adept at bringing projects together within a team environment, fostering collaboration and synergy among team members.
As a senior business analyst, I have been heavily involved in major re-engineering projects, supervising resources and monitoring progress.
Based in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, I plan to relocate to Ōtepoti/Dunedin.
I am a New Zealand Citizen.
Exhibitions
Awards
1994 - 1997
Photographer
2001 - present
Photography is my way of connecting with people and expressing my passion for humanity. With a lifelong dedication to the craft, I specialize in capturing the essence of creatives in dance, theatre, and shows.
I am a past contributor to New Zealand Geographic and a multiple-time runner-up for New Zealand Photographer of the Year.
Selected projects.
Tinaku is a Te Reo Māori word which translates to English as to ‘germinate’, or ‘sprout’.
The series depicts sprouting kūmaras which appear levitating, drawn towards the sun by their sprouts, with leaves flourishing in the light. The sprouting kūmara as a metaphor for the Aotearoa’s revitalisation of both Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori.
Cars are a fascinating way to observe the behaviour of people and often a reflection of their social status, life challenges, priorities.
"Alter Ego" is a photographic project born from an examination of the public personas of individuals and the hidden layers behind these facades.
What results are two portraits that stand alongside each other; a juxtaposition of the public face and the face that lies within.
As a photographer, I am involved with many contemporary dance companies, either as a contractor or in collaborations.
Publications
Selected clients.
Best Cafe - Dunedin, Panasonic New Zealand, Foster Group, New Zealand Geographic, Smith sports shoes, Auckland Arts & Culture, Project Muse, Auckland Arts Festival, Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Q Theatre, Tempo Dance Festival, Auckland Arts Festival, Unitec, Media Design School, City Cake Company, Vavavoom Productions, Sophiensaele, Dancebase, URB, Amnesty International, Mt Eden Business Association, Fisheye, Frame, Photograph Chronicle, Stuff, Woman magazine, DANZ, Design Assembly, Center for Ballet and the Arts - New York, Experimental Dance Week, Toi, etc.
2023| Auckland festival of photography - resistance [ātete].
Tinaku
Outdoor exhibition.
Freyberg Square, Freyberg Place,
Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland, New Zealand.
2023| the point of incidence.
Collaborative work.
With Amber Liberté.
and Terrease McComb, Liv Hobman.
.theend gallery, Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland, New Zealand.
2022| Head On Award Festival.
Sydney, Australia.
2021| God-House.
Visual collaboration with artist Jahra Wasasala.
Artweek 2021. Light on Te Komititanga.
Te Komititanga, Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland, New Zealand.
2020| Monuments.
Tempo dance festival.
Auckland, New Zealand.
2016| Alter Ego.
New Zealand House, High Commission of New Zealand.
London, UK.
2015| Alter Ego, I is another.
Digital darkroom. Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand photographer of the year.
2022| Runner-up society and culture.
2011| Runner-up society and culture.
2012| Runner-up society and culture. Highly commended.
London International Creative Competition.
2021| Official selection for ‘Tinaku’.
PX3 Prix de la photograhie in Paris.
2022| Winner (bronze) for ‘Tinaku’.
2021| Honorable mention for ‘Monuments’.
Head On Photo Awards - Australia.
2022| Semi-finalist in the 2022 Head On Portrait Awards.
Exhibited at the Head On Photo Festival, Sydney, Australia
Monovisions Black & White photography.
2022| HM for my portraits of Elin-Heni.
2021| HM for ‘Patriarchy’.
2020| HM for ‘Monuments’.
Tokyo International Foto Awards.
2022| HM Fine Art - Still Life for ‘Tinaku’.
2020| HM Editorial-Photo Essay for ‘Rear window’.
Lens Culture.
2016| lens culture. street photography awards 2016, top 100 for ‘Rear window’.
Mono Awards.
2022| Placed Top 100 in the People category.
Specifications.
Analysis (models) and process mapping.
Development standards design.
Mockups and prototypes.
Development technical and functional supervision.
Testing and validation.
Deployment.
Migration.
1997 - 2001
Senior Business Analyst
Acting as an expert in the Supply Value Chain area, I led the development of a suite of planning functionalities.
I have been heavily involved in major re-engineering projects.
ORACLE FRANCE + BRITISH PETROLEUM
1998-2001
Systems Design Consultant.
Supply Operations, Movements, Inventory, Forecasts and Allocations.
Management of re-engineering Supply & Logistics team (France/India/USA).
Environment: Client Server, Uniface, Oracle.
BRITISH PETROLEUM - Contract. 1997-1998.
Analyst within supply operation, non-road movements, article availability.
Environment: Client Server, Uniface, Oracle.
Contracts.
1994-1997.
EDF - GDF (French gas and electricity company).
Analysis of geographical information using process analysis method TROPOS.
RATP (Paris subway company).
Conception and implementation of an edition system.
Environment: Client Server, Uniface, Oracle.
AIPAL (Financial group).
Analysis and development of commercial strategy.
Migration and implementation.
Environment: Client Server, Uniface, Sybase.
Business Analyst
Le Figaro / Promolouvre
Le Figaro is the largest newspaper in France.
I served as the Telemarketing Operations Director, leading a team of around 100 people.
Additionally, I managed quality control for the newspaper’s distribution in the Paris region, ensuring high standards and efficient delivery.
1990-1992
Manager
Education
1994
Master in Information Technology.
(Maîtrise Génie du traitement de l’information)
Ecole de la Qualité Logicielle, Paris, France.
1990
Fine Arts Degree (Hons/Passed with distinction)
Ecole supérieure d'Art et de Design, Reims, France.
Certificat d’Initiation Plastique
Ecole supérieure d'Art et de Design, Reims, France.
1987
Licenses & Certificates
My diplomas have been validated by N.Z.Q.A.
NZ Drivers License.
IELTS Certificate - Academic
Overall Band Score: 7.5
Foundation First Aid Certificate (NZQA Unit Standards: 6401, 6402 - 2025)
Non-visible Disabilities and ADHD training.
Archery teaching diploma.
Ligue de Champagne, France.
Baccalaureate A1 (Maths/Philosophy)
Lycée Jean Jaurès, Reims, France.
1984
Interests
Arts
Cinema
Furniture Design
Pen Design
Alternative photographic processes
Etching/Printing
+64 (0)21 027 866 26
info@jocelynjanon.com