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Chris is the Co-ordinator of the Drawing Centre (DC) -

The aim of the Drawing Centre (DC) is:

- the development of students’ visual learning and communication (look, see, record)

- using drawing to explore ideas in visually based programmes

- a host location (physical/virtual) for developing artists to engage with their creativity.

• drawing techniques, pen, pencil, charcoal etc.
• perspective
• composition
• techniques for rendering form, colour and light
• landscape and interiors
• idea generation
• character and costume
• originality and invention
• colour and composition
• using photography to develop visual understanding
• storyboards and mood boards
• visual language of film and photography
• speed drawing
• still life
• life drawing
• sketching/drawing/painting on location
• 2d-3d development

These Drawing Centre studio sessions provide learning activities that encourage creativity, experimentation, team building and collaborative learning.

• PG DipHE. Education Practice. 51Âþ»­ 2019
• FHEA. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. 2015
• PGCertHE. 51Âþ»­. 2010
• BA Hons Fine Art. Nottingham Trent University. 2000

• Dmu Oscar award, Exceptional Contribution to the Student Experience. Received 2018
• Dmu Oscar award. VC's Distinguished Teaching Award. Received 2015
• Dmu Oscar award VC's Distinguished Teaching Award. Received 2014
• Dmu Oscar award VC's Distinguished Teaching Award. Received 2011