Staff Profiles

Masters in 2D and Digital Design (Edith Cowen University - Australia)

BA (HON) Design: Illustration (Plymouth University - United Kingdom)

Diploma in Secondary Education (Molepolole College of Education)

Tebogo Motswetla hails from Serowe where he did his primary education. He went to Moeng College for his secondary education in 1984 -88. Following his completion of study at Moeng College he worked at the Department of Information and Broadcasting as a Graphic Designer. He then trained as an Art teacher at Molepolole College of Education and started his teaching profession in 1993 as an Art teacher in Mannathoko CJSS. In 1997 - 2000 he did his BA (Hon) Graphics; Illustrations. Upon his completion of study, he taught Art at Lotsane Senior Secondary School in 2001 where he was Head of Art Department. In 2003 he received a Meritorious Award in teaching. In 2004 he joined the University of Botswana (Distance Education Department) as a Desktop Publishing Officer. In 2008 – 09 he studied for Masters Degree in 2Dimensional and Digital Design in Australia.

Motswetla has a long history in the area of cartoons. He started a “Mabijo” Cartoon strip in 1989 which was published in Botswana Daily News and Kutlwano magazine. He has published 3 comic booklets and participated in a number of Art exhibitions in Botswana and in 2014 he mounted a cartoon exhibition in Michigan State University, USA. He received a Media Award (Editorial Cartooning) in 2014 in recognition for his valuable contributions in educating Batswana on HIV/AIDS issues.