Education
2019 - 2020: MA Folklore Studies
(Commondation) at University of Hertfordshire
2014-2016: BA Model Design (First Class Honours): Character and Creative Effects at University of Hertfordshire
2013 - 2014: Special Effects Makeup at Nordic Institute for Scene and Stage
2013: Art Science at University of Tromsø
Teaching and Academic Work
2024 - Current: Lecturer on BA (Hons) Model Design - Character and Creative Effects at University of Hertfordshire
2024 - Current: Visiting Lecturer at University of Hertfordshire
BA Model Design C&Cs Modules:
Level 4 - The Model in Mind: histories, contexts, theories (C & Cs)
Level 5 - Talking Models: the theory of practice (C & Cs)
Level 6 - Dissertation Supervisor
MA Animal and Character Animation - Modules : Level 7 - Animal and Creature Animation - Responsibilities: Module Leader, developing assignments and lectures as well as normal lecturer duties.
Post Grad (MA) Media - Modules: Level 7 - Digital Media: Sources and Significance & Exploring Professional Practice
Responsibilities: holding lectures as well as marking and tutorials with students.
2023 - 2024: Visiting Lecturer at University of Hertfordshire
BA Model Design - Modules:
Level 4 - The Model in Mind: histories, contexts, theories (C & Cs)
Level 5 - Talking Models: the theory of practice (C & Cs)
Level 6 - Dissertation Supervisor
Practical (all years): Studio Support as well as leading Prosthetic Turbo Project (lvl5s)
BA Animation - Modules: Level 6 - Concepts in Motion: Articulated Research and Writing - Dissertation supervisor, marking
MA Animal and Character Animation - Modules : Level 7 - Animal and Creature Animation - Tutorials, feedback and marking
Post Grad (MA) Media - Modules: Level 7 - Digital Media: Sources and Significance & Exploring Professional Practice
Responsibilities: holding lectures and seminars, as well as marking and tutorials with students.
2022: Visiting Lecturer at University of Hertfordshire
BA Model Design - Modules: Level 4 - The Model in Mind: histories, contexts, theories (C & Cs)
Level 5 - Talking Models: the theory of practice (C & Cs)
Post Grad (MA) Media - Modules: Level 7 - Exploring Professional Practice
2022: Art Teacher and Branch Manager at art-K Croxley Green
2022-23: Visiting Lecturer at Arts University Bournemouth
2022: Web Editor for Herbal History Research Network
2021: Associate Lecturer at UAL: London College of Fashion
2020: Visiting Lecturer at Arts University Bournemouth
2018: Tutor Foam Latex for Gorton Studios
Publications
Crime Drama and the Realistic Cadaver
- Wellcome Collection Stories (October 2020)
Available at:
https://wellcomecollection.org/articles/X5A5khIAAB8Ajwuw
Haunted by the Memory of WWII: Folklore, Hauntology and the Spectre of War
in the Northern Norwegian Landscape
- Time and Mind, 13:4,373-398, DOI: 10.1080/1751696X.2020.1836717
Avoiding Bad Luck In Urban Spaces: The Superstition of Manhole Covers
-Superstition Saturday
Available at:
https://superstitionsaturday.com/2022/03/26/guest-blog-avoiding-bad-luck-in-urban-spaces-the-superstition-of-manhole-covers/
Prosthetic Makeup, Creature Creating and Prop Work
2023 - Current
Millennium FX - Art Finishing, Painting, Seaming, Silicon and Foam Running
Dr Who (2023-2024), Return to Silent Hill (Post Production)
2022
Millennium FX - Art Finishing, Painting, Seaming, Silicon and Foam Running
Red Sonja (post production), Dr Who (2023)
2021
Millennium FX - Art Finishing, Seaming, Silicon and Foam Running
Supervising and Training Trainees
Projects: Foundation s2 (2022), This is Going to Hurt (2022) and other projects
2020
Jurassic World Dominion (2022)t - Art Finishing/Seaming (Work for John Nolan CFX)
Millennium FX - Art Finishing
2019
Wheel of Time (2021)
For Nick Dudman
Seamer/Scumbler
Millennuim FX
Worzel Gummidge (2019) : Art finishing, foam sculpting and on set application
Canal Digital (2019 Norwegian Advert): Artfinishing and on set application:
The Devil Concpiracy (2022) : Seaming
BT advert : Assisting application on set
Doctor Who: Seaming and foam running
2018
Millennium FX
Supervisor on project - Seaming and Foam running
The Witcher (2019) - seaming and foam running
John Nolan and Jim Henson Company
Junior Skeksis Dresser : Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) - onset dressing of creatures
Millennium FX
Prosthetic Technician:
Curfew (2019) - On set application, seaming/scumbling, foam running,silicone running, moulding, lifecasting
Zapped (season 3) - On set makeup application
Demogorgon advert (2018) - Silicone seaming and artwork, casting, armature making
Doctor Who season 11 - Silicone seaming, silicone artwork, creature suite repairs
Chicago med. (2018) - Silicone seaming
KM Effects
Silicone Runner: Artemis Fowl (2020) - silicone running
2017
NJUOKČAMAT or Tongues (2019) - lead on project, sculpting, moulding, casting, breathing rig making, art finishing, on set work
Millennium FX
Prosthetic Technician: Slaughterhouse Rulez (2018) - Seaming, foam running, moulding
Discovery of Witches - Foam running, seaming
Mr Beach Advert (2017)- Seaming (scumbling), foam running
Vipps Advert (2017) - On set work, silicone running and assist rig maker
Doctor Who season 10- Foam running, seaming (filler and scumble)
BG Associates
Junior Modeller : Extinction (2018) - Costume FX, modelling, finishing, seaming, texturing
2016
MillenniumFX
Foam Runner: Doctor Who season 10 (2017) - foam running, creature suite building
Themetraders
Painter - Prison (Halloween Party event) Scenic Painter and Set Dresser
Propshop
Painting/Finishing Trainee: Ready Player One (2018) - Weathering Helmets
Star Wars Merchendies - Painting, art finishing