Daniela Mela

Daniela Mela

  • 01202 962319
  • dmela at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
  • Demonstrator In Online Journalism
  • Weymouth House W107, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
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Biography

Daniela started her career as Demonstrator for the Higher Education sector in 2015. She is a Researcher of Realtime Animation, Web Designer, 3D Animator, and Digital Creative Expert.

Before joining the Higher Education sector, Daniela worked as Designer and Technical Expert in the Communication Industry for private customers including eBay and Google.

Daniela engages in Outreach and International activities focused in Education and Human Rights' protection.

She collaborates and create educational 3D Animations for charities like NaariSamata in support of children, women and vulnerable communities.

She keeps up to date with new Learning Technologies and International teaching methods to enhance teaching best practice and students experience.

Research

Research Subject: Realtime Animation.

Daniela's reasearch focuses on "Realtime Animation applied to Learning Technology and Education" through a PhD course at the Faculty of Media & Communications. Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and MetaHuman Creator by Epic Games, Daniela's research seeks to investigate the potential of using Realtime Animation as a tool for learning and education.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person's work contributes towards the following SDGs:

No poverty

"End poverty in all its forms everywhere"

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Zero hunger

"End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture"

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Quality education

"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"

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Reduced inequalities

"Reduce inequality within and among countries"

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Profile of Teaching PG

  • Marketing & PR for Writers, Level 7 - Web Design, Social Media & Online Graphic Design
  • Marketing & PR for Writers (Online), Level 7 - Web Design, Social Media & Online Graphic Design
  • Digital Journalism, Level 7 - Blog, Data Visualisation & Shorthand
  • Journalism Project, Level 7 - Blog, Data Visualisation & Shorthand
  • Multimedia Reporting Skills, Level 7 - Blog & Online Graphic Design

Profile of Teaching UG

  • News & Journalism, Level 6 - Social Media Engagement and Blogs
  • Research for Journalism, Level 4 - Online Graphic Design
  • Advertising Portfolio Development, Level 6 - Web Design
  • Converged News Days, Level 6am - Blog, Social Media & Data Visualisation
  • Digital Essentials, Level 4 - Web Design, Online Graphic Design & Social Media
  • News & Storytelling, Level 5 - Blog & Social Media
  • Marketing Communications Portfolio, Level 6 - Blog, Online Graphic Design & Social Media
  • Long-form Storytelling, Level 6 - Shorthand for Immersive Web Content
  • Major Multimedia Project, Level 6 - Blog & Shorthand for Immersive Web Content
  • News & Storytelling 2, Level 5 - Blog, Social Media & Data Visualisation
  • Web & Mobile Communication, Level 5 - Blog & Web Design

External Responsibilities

Internal Responsibilities

  • Web Designer, Faculty of Media and Communication

Public Engagement & Outreach Activities

  • 3D Animator for NaariSamata, Educational Charity (21 Feb 2023)
  • Graphic Designer for Cancer Research and Weldmar Hospicecare fundraising (06 Jun 2022-28 Jul 2022)

Attended Training

  • "Grooming in Houdini for VFX" Masterclass, 17 Nov 2022
  • Web Designer, 01 Jan 2002, Web Designer & Developer
  • BA (Hons) in Art and Media, 2011
  • MSc in Web and App Development, 2019

Qualifications

  • Certificate in International ESOL Achiever B1 (LanguageCert, 2023)
  • Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Graduate TEFL, 2021)
  • MSc in Web and App Development Technologies (2019)
  • Certificate in Higher Education MHFA - Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England, 2018)
  • BA (Hons) in Art and Media (2011)
  • Professional Course and Qualification in Web Design & Development (2004)

Honours

  • Shortlisted for the VC Staff Creative Awards as part of the Creative Writing & Fresher Publishing team (Bournemouth University, 2023)
  • Best Online News Website - Web & Graphic Designer (BJTC - Broadcast Journalism Training Council, 2022)