Room WB.1.12
West Building, Docklands Campus
School of Arts & Digital Industries
University of East London
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Current Roles
Course Leader Computer Games
Lecturer in Computer Games Design & Gameplay Development
Current Teaching
Software Development for Games
Gameplay Development
Level Design
Games Research Methods
Dissertation
Previous Roles
Head of Media and Screen 2013 - 2018
School of Arts and Digital Industries
Web Coordinator 2010 - 2011
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Link Tutor Redbridge College 2010 - 2011
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Collaborative Coordinator 2007 - 2010
School of Social Science, Media & Cultural Studies
Quality Leader 2005 -2009
School of Social Science, Media & Cultural Studies
Programme Leader 2003 - 2005 / 2007/8
Computer Games Design
Curriculum Coordinator 2007 - 2009
School of Social Science, Media & Cultural Studies
Field Leader (Acting) 2008 -2009 Sem A
Media, Communication & Screen Studies
ICT Subject Area Coodinator 2003
Cultural and Innovation Studies
External Examiner: BA Media Production Management, Institute and Academy of Multimedia, Ljubljana, Slovenia 2009-2011
External Examiner: BA Games Design, Middlesex University 2006 -2008
External Examiner: MA Design for Interactive Media, Middlesex University 2004 - 2008
Previous Employment
Senior Lecturer in Multimedia Design 1988 - 2002
Department of Technology
University of Central Lancashire
- Course Leader BSc (Hons) Web & Multimedia
- External Projects Coordinator
Teaching Areas:
- Audio & Video Production
- Multimedia Design & Production
- Computer Graphics (2D & 3D)
- Computer Systems / Electronics
Multimedia Software Developer
Centre for Learning Technologies 1994 -1999 (PT 99-02)
University of Central Lancashire
- Principal Designer & Developer of interactive multimedia applications and E-Learning materials (>30 titles)
- Team Coordinator
- Subject Specialist / Client Liaison
- Graphical Design of interfaces
- Design & Delivery of specialist IT Training Courses
- AV Production
- Instructional Design
- 2D / 3D Graphical asset production
- Design and maintenance of Multimedia Hardware systems
Audio-Visual Test Engineer 1991 -1992
Toshiba Consumer Products
- Designing and Developing AV Test Equipment
- Repair and Maintain AV Test Equipment
- Production Support
Research Interests
- Player Decision Making
- Cognitive Bias
- Dynamic NPC Placement
Published Titles & Projects
1994 – 1996 Introduction to Marketing - 10 multimedia E-Learning applications for teaching university level 1 marketing. TLTP funded project
Role - Digital Media Manager
1994 – 1995 Waste Management - 4 multimedia E-Learning applications. EU funded project
Role - Digital Media Manager
1995 Enterprise in Higher Education – Final Report Delivered as multimedia presentation on CDROM with video interviews from those involved
Role - Designer, Developer, AV production
1997Cognitive Psychology - multimedia E-Learning application
Role - AV production
1997Design History - multimedia E-Learning application
Role - AV production
1997 Public Relations - multimedia E-Learning application
Role - Developer, AV production
1997 Nursing Studies - multimedia E-Learning application
Role - AV production
1998 Sexual Health - multimedia E-Learning application
Role -Developer, AV production
1996 – 1998 Anastamotic Techniques – multimedia E-Learning training CDROM on surgical techniques
Role - Designer, Developer, AV production
1997 – 1998 Living at the University of Central Lancashire – Promotional multimedia CDROM sent to prospectus students (10000 pressed annually)
Role - Designer, Developer, AV production
1996 – 1998 Graduate to Success – HEFCE funded 3 multimedia E-Learning CDROMs & Website
Role - Designer, Developer, AV production
1997 – 1998 Facing HIV – EU funded multimedia E-Learning CDROM
Role - Designer, Developer, AV production
1999 Introducing Numbers in British Sign Language -multimedia E-Learning application:
Role - Designer, Developer, AV production
ISBN: 0000004812
1999 Merging Emerging - art installation at Roman baths in bath
Responsible for Live Web Transmission
1999 Video Editing and effects for Peter Tings Art installation in Victoria and Albert Museum in London
2000 Digital & Analogue Electronics – ESF funded educational web site
Role - Project Manager / Lead Designer
2001 Preston Racial Equality Council Website
2001/2 Racial Equality Training multimedia E-Learning CDROM developed for use by public sector
Role - Project Manager
http://www.digitalaesthetic.org.uk/
2002 For William Henry Fox Talbot
2013 Content Etc Board Game Quiz
2015 Deviance Game
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ThreeInchFloppy.ChipShift&hl=en_GB
QA Validations & Reviews
| 2018 |
Chair |
BEng Civil Engineering | BCAS Sri Lanka |
| 2017 |
Panel Member |
Subject Review | Computing Subject area UEL |
| 2017 |
External Penel Member |
Collaborative Provision Review | Mahsa University Maylasia |
| 2016 |
External Penel Member |
Collaborative Provision Review | Harlow Anglia Ruskin University |
| 2016 |
External Penel Member |
Subject Review | UCLAN |
| 2015 |
Panel Member |
Validation | Ireland |
| 2015 | External Penel Member | Collaborative Provision Review | Cambridge Regional College Anglia Ruskin University |
| 2015 | Chair | Validation Sports Coaching Psychology |
AKMI Metropolitan College, Athens, Thessaloniki, Greece |
| 2014 | Chair | Education Validation | 2 Schools Consortium |
| 2014 | Chair | Academic Review | HELP University College, Malaysia |
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2103 |
External Advisor |
Collaborative Provision | University Centre Peterborough, Anglia Ruskin University |
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2013 |
External Advisor |
Computer Games Design |
UAL LCC |
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2013 |
Panel Member |
Validation: Finance |
UEL Collaboration with ESBM , San Sebastian, Spain |
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2013 |
Panel Member |
Subject Review: Architecture |
UEL |
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2012 |
Panel Member |
Validation: Business, Computing |
UEL Collaboration with AKMI, Athens, Greece |
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2012 |
Panel Member |
Validation: Computing |
UEL Collaboration with Germany |
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2012 |
Panel Member |
Validation: Computing |
UEL Collaboration with Holland |
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2012 |
Panel Member |
Validation: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Computing |
UEL Collaboration with Kazan State University, Russia |
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2011 |
Chair |
Validation: Sustainable technology |
UEL Collaboration with CAT, Wales |
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2011 |
Chair |
Validation: Art, Fashion, Engineering |
UEL Collaboration with Legenda College, Malaysia |
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2010 |
Chair |
Validation: MSc Computing Distance learning |
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2009 |
Chair |
Nursing |
UEL Collaboration with Southbank and NHS |
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2009 |
Panel Member |
Validation: Computing |
UEL Collaboration with FTMS Singapore |
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2009 |
Chair |
Collaborative Review |
UEL Collaboration with BITE, UK |
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2009 |
Chair |
Validation: Computing , Engineering |
UEL Collaboration with Legenda College, Malaysia |
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2008 |
Panel Member |
Validation: MA Logistics |
UEL Collaboration with Yekaterinburg State Business University, Russia |
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2008 |
Chair |
Validation: Education FDA |
UEL Collaboration with |
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2008 |
Chair |
Subject Review: Architecture |
UEL |
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2007 |
Chair |
Validation: Computing |
UEL Collaboration with FTMS College, Malaysia |
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2007 |
Chair |
Validation: Computing, Engineering |
UEL Collaboration, Malaysia |
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2006 |
Panel Member |
Education |
UEL Collaboration , Cyprus |
Consultancy
Sheffield University 2006
Multimedia Learning Technology
Games Design 2005
For Local SME
British Council 1998 - 2001
Kando Kalman University, Budapest
Multimedia Learning Technology in Teaching
Harris Knowledge Park 1999
Multimedia Learning Lab
Post Office 1996
Training Innovation 2000 - Using Learning Technology in Training
Software Skills
Programming Languages: Basic, Pascal, Modula 2, Lingo, JavaScript, C, Action Script
Adobe CS (Photoshop. Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash)
Director, Authorware, Visual Basic
Unity 3D, Hammer, 3D Studio, Maya, Truespace, Sculpt Animate
Soundforge, Cooledit
Developing Hobby Games: ZX81, C64, Amiga, PC, Web