Dr. Mike Nandala

Senior Lecturer - Graphic Design

Dr. Mike Nandala is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Applied Design and Fine Art at the Faculty of Engineering, Technology, Applied Design and Fine Art (Kabale University.  Nandala holds a PhD in Art and Design (Art Theory), Master’s and Bachelor’s in Commercial, Industrial Art and Design (Nkumba University). He has twenty-one (21) years of working experience in lecturing and nine (9) years of administrative work, which has positioned him in several capacities, including programme development, capacity building and research, and human resource management. He also engages in consultancy work, especially in book/magazine/manual design and related publishing projects, academic programme design, book illustration/painting and digital art. He has undertaken several consultancy design assignments with government and local publishing houses. He is also a multidisciplinary researcher and has presented local and international papers. Topics of some conference papers he has presented include cultural heritage tourism and artists in climate change engagement. He is a project partner with Africa-UniNet, based in Vienna, Austria.

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Qualifications

PhD in Art and Design (Art Theory) | Masters in Commercial, Industrial Art and Design | Bachelors in Commercial, Industrial Art and Design

Research Interests

Contemporary Art | Cultural Heritage | Tourism | Artists contribution in climate change | E-Learning | Indigenous Knowledge | Graphics Communication Design

Publications

Projects

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Supervision

2023 MA Dissertation: “Evaluation Of Typeface Appropriateness On Wine Bottle Labels, To Enhance Consumer Preference In Kampala”. by Walikurungi Harrison.

2023  MA Dissertation: “Exploring Three Dimensional Scrap Paper Visual Learning Aids for Deaf Kindergarteners: A Case of Mulago School of the Deaf in Kampala District” by Kayongo Francis.

2023  MA Dissertation: “Waste into Use: Upcycling Fabric Offcuts to Produce Crafts” by Namala Grace.

2023 MA Dissertation: “Exploration of Locally Found Materials as Alternative Painting Surfaces in Uganda’s National Teachers’ Colleges: A Case Of The National Teacher’s College, Kaliro” by Biyinzika Erisa.

2023 MA Dissertation: “The Use of Info-graphics as an Intervention in Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Teacher Training Colleges: A Case of Mubende National Teachers’ College” by Lugoloobi Edrine.

2023  MA Dissertation: “Application of Unique Painting Techniques and Colour Palettes on Selected Materials for Residential Wall and Ceiling Decoration: A Case of Mr. Mubiru Eugene’s Residency” by Mutebi Oscar.

2021  MA Dissertation: “Experimenting with Typography in Fashion Design To Create Teenage Female Garments In Nkumba University”. by Namuwonge Grace.

2019 MA Dissertation: “Examining the quality of junction Space for the different stakeholders:   A Case study of Schonaugasse Grazbachgasse Junction space Graz Styria-Austria”, by Martin Kayiira.

2016 MA Dissertation: “Exploring Materials and Techniques for Artistic and Commercial Ceramic Mosaics”, by Mr. Moses Lugonvu.

2015  MA Dissertation: “Exploring Different Word-Image Relationship Strategies in Poster Design That Aid Articulate Visual Communication”, by Oliver Odongo.

2012   MA Dissertation: Using the Computer to Manipulate Images for Effective Poster Design: (A Case Study of Selected Posters in Iganga Town), by Richard Nabongo.

2012  MA Dissertation: “The use of the computer as a graphics tool to maximize the artist’s creative abilities in Logo Design. (A Case Study of Kabale District)”, by Lucky Musika.

 

PhD Researchers currently under External-supervision:

2020/AUG/PhD/2000100386 “Modern Technologies in Pot Making and The Social-Economic Impact on Traditional Pottery in Uganda: A Case of The Lugbara Pottery in West Nile Sub-Region”. by Oyo Silas (PhD Candidate).

2021/AUG/PhD/2100100633. “Contemporary Art and The Degeneration of The Bakiga Basket Cultural Heritage: A Case of Selected Community Basket Weaving Projects in Kabale District” by Beingana Leonard Taaza (PhD Candidate).

2022/AUG/PhD/2200100809.“Perceived Formal Sector Employment Support and Youth Entrepreneurship in Southern Sudan. A Case Of Juba County” by Loro James Mori Wani (PhD Candidate).

Presentations

5th April 2023. Submitted a paper on Inter-Generational Transmission of Indigenous Knowledge and Formal Education: Ethical Issues Arising from Continuity and Sustainability an Africa UniNet Research Cooperation Project | 1st Call 2020 workshop, at Nkumba University

3oth March 2023. Prepared a paper on “Discerning Variables in Practice Led and Practice-Based Research” Faculty of Engineering, Technology, Applied Design & Fine Art (FETADFA), Kabale University

4th October 2019. Presented a paper on “The Role of Echo Artists in Climate Change Engagement A Case of Selected Artists in Kampala Uganda”, at the 2nd International Conference on Global Warming and Climate Change in Bangkok, Thailand

30th August 2019. Presented a paper on An Overview of The Demands and Expectations of PhD Research: Personal Experience” Nkumba Universi y

20th September 2017. Presented a paper on “Contemporary Art
Practices in Uganda”, at a National Conference on Art, organised by the School of Commercial, Industrial Art and Design Nkumba University, under the theme: Art and its Public.

14th October 2 016. Presented a paper on “Cultural Heritage Tourism in Uganda: Issues and Challenges”, at a conference organised by the School of Commercial, Industrial Art and Design Nkumba University, under the theme: Art and the Environment.

September 2015. Presented a paper on: “Developing an effective
course syllabus” for academic staff held at the Universal Institute of
Graphics and Technology, Kampala, Uganda.

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Research Grants/Projects:

2021-2023 – TATKESHD: Transnational Action on Traditional Knowledge Ethos in Strategic Human Development. Funded by Africa-UNINET. Partnership with Nkumba University (Uganda) and the University of Vienna (Austria).

Links to the Project Website and Call:

https://tatkeshd.univie.ac.at/nuresearch-team/

https://africa-uninet.at/en/projects/call1/p045-uganda/

Tasks and Responsibilities in the Project:  Research, networking and dissemination activities in Uganda and Austria,  Contribution to reporting and dissemination process in Uganda

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