Biography
I am a lecturer and practitioner primarily interested in the creative processes of artists, designers and makers. I want to discover more about the role of the imagination in the day to day activities of visual arts practitioners: how we solve problems, explore the subconscious and express ourselves using visual means.
I moved to Dundee in 2006 to learn more about computer game development at Abertay, knowing the city’s reputation as a great place to study and make games.
My formative years began in my Northern Ireland with the study of fine art and visual communication at the University of Ulster.
Along the way, I’ve worked as a freelance designer, illustrator and computer game artist. I continue to work on external project briefs to keep my skills and my industry network up-to-date.
My personal art and design pedagogy is lead with a 'hands-on' approach - I engage students with interesting briefs that allow for self-determined practices and reflective dialogue.
I’ve previously guest-lectured at the Communications University of China in Beijing, co-organised JUMP! Games Jam and been Dundee site director for Global Games Jam. I’m also involved in Dare to be Digital and Dare Academy Mentorship
