Programme Leader: BA(Hons)/FdA Illustration & Concept Art
Summary
Extensive experience in working in the advertising, illustration and design industry, working both as an illustrator and designer.
About
Working on accounts for both local and national companies, including HE educational institutions. Responsibilities included brand packaging design and illustration, brochure design, in-house book illustration, corporate identity, and below the line advertising. Has worked in higher education and developed curriculum for over twenty-five years and in addition to an honours degree and post-graduate teaching qualification holds an MA in Design (Illustration) from the University of Lincoln, specializing in narrative illustration. This aligns naturally into all areas of both illustration and concept art.
Teaching
BA(Hons) Illustration & Concept Art
Industry Experience
Worked and taught in both Hangzhou and Shanghai over a two-year period on a Prime Ministers Initiative developing work-based learning curriculum for Illustration, Concept Art and Animation university students. Acted as a freelance consultant for the Open Arts University in outlining a Graphic Design Degree, with an Illustration pathway. Worked as an academic consultant for Leeds University for two of their specialist design and media degrees. Current external examiner at another H.E. institute, for both Illustration & Concept Art and 3D Visualization degree courses.