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Lina KurdiukovaTeacher, specialist in the field of animation pedagogy.
Country:
 Ukraine |
Content:
- Education and Career
- Innovator in Animation Education
- Community Engagement
- International Presence and Recognition
- Scholarly Contributions
Education and Career
Born in 1944 in Krivoy Rog, Ukraine, she resided in Dnipropetrovsk from 1964 onwards. Graduated from Dnipropetrovsk State University in 1970, specializing in educational animation. From 1971-1973, she worked as a correspondent for the newspaper "Trybuna Budivelnika". From 1973-1980, she led the editorial department of the advertising agency "Dniprotorhreklama".
Innovator in Animation Education
From 1980-1992, she served as an experimental educator, methodologist, and head teacher at the Dnipropetrovsk Children's and Youth Film Center "Vesnyanka". Her pioneering efforts in animation education earned her early recognition and awards.
Community Engagement
From 1993-1996, she directed the "Gilze" studio and coordinated the "Children - Ecology - Creativity" program of the Pri-Dneprovye Ecological Fund. From 1995-2006, she held significant roles at the Dnipropetrovsk Jewish Community Center, notably as a methodologist, head of the youth development center "Simha," and coordinator of the "Young Leaders and Talmud Torah" project.
International Presence and Recognition
Since 2006, she has lectured and conducted workshops at the Jerusalem Cultural Center, Hebrew University, and various organizations in Tel Aviv and Haifa. She was a member of the Union of Filmmakers of Ukraine (cinema education section) and received numerous honors, including the Silver Medal of the USSR Exhibition of Economic Achievements.
Scholarly Contributions
Her publications include:- "Cartoon Films by Children" (1990)
- "First Encounters with Art" (1995)
- "My and Our Jewish Home" (2004)
- "Program for Children's Development through Film" (1987)
- "Comprehensive Classes in the Work of an Animation Studio" (1987)
- "Filming Dolls in a Children's Animation Studio" (1987)
Her research has been published in academic and educational journals, and she has participated in radio broadcasts focusing on educational topics.
