Lecturer in Art Direction and Visual Effects

The opportunity
Wimbledon College of Arts is looking for an experienced part time academic with an in-depth knowledge of Art Direction and Visual Effects to deliver specialist teaching and academic guidance to students on our Theatre, Screen and Performance Arts programme.
As a Lecturer, you’ll assume responsibility for teaching, curriculum development, and on-going scholarship within the Programme, with a particular focus on the BA Production Arts for Screen course.
This course teaches students the skills required to be an art director or visual effects (VFX) artist for screen-based entertainment. We aim to equip students with the expertise to shape innovative ideas that will drive the visual identity of film, television, animation and computer games.
As well as delivering stimulating teaching, you’ll also support students with their progress, offering academic and pastoral support that will help students to thrive. Working closely with the course team, you’ll coordinate the administration of specific units on the course, whilst also contributing to curriculum development, course organisation and management.
About you
You’ll be a well-qualified academic who has experience of teaching and assessment in a Higher Education environment (or equivalent).
You’ll possess an in-depth understanding of Art Direction as it relates to game design, visual effects or animation, pairing this with industry experience of 3D software, concept art and storyboards.
In addition to this, you’ll demonstrate evidence of research, teaching, knowledge exchange and/or professional practice that contributes to the advancement of relevant activity and is relevant to the goals of the Programme, College and University.
**Interview date**: 18/02/2025 at Wimbledon College of Arts
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
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Application process
**Vacancy Id**: 11513
**College / Service**: Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges
**Location**: CCW - Merton Hall Road, London UK
**Salary**: £43,512 - £51,996 per annum pro rata
**Contract**: Permanent
**Term**: Part time - 22.2 hours per week
by: 9 February 2025 at 23:55
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