BA(Hons) Illustration is a vibrant programme of study in School of Art, Design and Architecture. Students from the course regularly win top awards and competitions, and gain employment in illustration, design and publishing regionally, nationally and internationally. The programme includes connected award pathways - Animation & the Screen, Children's Markets, Comics & Visual Narratives and Printmaking.
Students work in a lively studio culture. There are excellent printmaking facilities, digital suites, drawing, photography, film and animation studios catering for a wide variety of individual teaching/learning needs and ambitions.
We are looking for a narrative driven, games developer and/or interactive or creative coder with good scripting and programming skills in one or more of the following languages - ActionScript, C#, Java, JavaScript, C++, GML. We are also looking for experience in one or more of the following development environments or frameworks - Adobe Animate CC, Unity, Processing, OpenFrameworks, GameMaker in order to provide teaching and project support to Illustration students in relation to:
* the process of creating graphical assets such as 2D sprites and 3D models (meshes and textures)* developing point-and-click/tap style stories or adventure games with interactive scripting and animation* procedurally combining simple elements in many permutations and the principles of generative art* sculptural or interactive hardware projects involving projection, sensors, leds, conductive paint, etc.* novel and creative applications of VR, AR and mobile/tablet/e-ink technology
You will hold a PhD (or be near to completion) in a relevant discipline and be able to demonstrate an established research track record and evolving profile appropriate to the role. Experience in supervising masters/doctoral students is desirable. We will also consider applicants with extensive practical or industrial experience in relevant areas.
Working closely with the programme leader, you will undertake curriculum development and course management as required. Key aspects of the role include delivery of teaching/lectures, supervision of practical and theoretical study, personal tutoring, assessment and feedback, maintaining quality of delivery as well as helping with the organisation of educational field trips/visits, visiting lectures, career spines, student work placements and end of year shows.
At University of Plymouth, being an outstanding teacher involves being an outstanding scholar. In this role, you will enhance professional practice in the subject area, ensure that innovations in learning practice are adopted and that methods of learning and delivery continuously develop, so that the University is at the forefront of teaching practice and innovation.
Please include a PDF portfolio of practice with your application or a link to your personal website.
More information on the course: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-illustration
Contact for informal discussion: David Smart, Associate Head of School - Design01752 585232 david.smart@plymouth.ac.uk
This is a Part Time position working 14.8 hours per week on a Permanent basis.
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