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“I always felt comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions. The classes felt very open and supportive, and he encouraged everyone to contribute to discussions and reflect on each other’s ideas.”

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Media Studies
Fine Art
Film studies
Music
Art History

Critical Thinking and Essay Writing:

I have extensive experience supporting students with critical thinking and essay writing, from GCSE to MA. I regularly run seminars introducing students to critical thinking. In these seminars, I break down the central principles of critical thinking into bite-sized practical tasks. This includes formulating an argument, suggesting relevant reading material and case studies, and helping students consider the appropriate language and writing style for their essays' context.

Art History:

I support students in understanding key movements, artists, and cultural contexts. I help develop critical visual analysis skills and guide students in writing essays and reflections that connect historical knowledge to contemporary practice.

University Admissions:

I am familiar with the university admissions process. I have direct experience of reviewing BA applications and portfolios. I can help guide students through their UCAS applications. I am well versed in personal statement support, working with students to write an application that is specific to their chosen creative course and that communicates their unique interests and motivation successfully.

Choosing a Course:

I have considerable knowledge of a range of creative courses. I can constructively support students through choosing a course that is right for them by providing guidance on their core skills, interests, and future career aspirations.

Creative Portfolios:

As a lecturer, I often advise students on how to best present their work and develop creative portfolios. This includes best practice in terms of documentation, written reflection, and design. I can assist students in creating professional portfolios that communicate their ideas, research, and creative development with clarity and confidence.

Bespoke Classes:

As a lecturer I teach several creative disciplines and can also create bespoke classes for the needs of specific students in areas such as observational drawing, the Adobe Suite, film production, sound recording, idea generation, and more.

SEND Support:

I have a lot of experience supporting students in developing practical strategies for reading, writing, and organisation. Previously, I was a coordinator for a mentoring program for students with specific learning difficulties at Aim Higher and the University of Westminster.

Together, we might explore different approaches to reading and writing, including how both new and established technologies can support comprehension and workflow. We can also focus on developing organisational skills and building confidence across a range of subjects.

I hold a first-class BA from Central Saint Martins and an MA in Sculpture from the Royal College of Art, and I am currently undertaking an HE teaching fellowship.

I am an associate lecturer on the MA Architecture program at Oxford Brookes (0.2) University and an occasional visiting lecturer at Camberwell College of Art (BA Sculpture), where I deliver workshops. Since 2023, I have also taught the UCA Integrated Foundation program, where I work with students in film, performing arts, media, and animation, helping them build confidence, explore creative pathways, and develop transferable skills.

I also have substantial experience supporting younger learners. I deliver outreach workshops in secondary schools. At the BFI, I ran a Saturday film club and holiday activities. I have delivered short creative courses for Little Makers Cineclub and The LightBox Gallery. In addition, I have also worked in primary education as an English foreign language teacher.

Previously, I worked for the University of Westminster/Aim Higher, where I coordinated an outreach school ambassador scheme aimed at helping students with specific learning differences access university.

I am a practicing visual artist; my work combines installation, performance and film. As a self-shooter, I have extensive experience working with cameras, sound, and post-production.

“Nick really helped me with my personal statement, and he helped me see and recognise why I wanted to be a designer. It was difficult for me to decide which course I wanted to take, but Nick knew about the different courses and where they might lead me in my career.”

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I aim to shape my teaching to the needs and backgrounds of my students, balancing clear structure with space for experimentation. I consider myself patient and energetic. I actively design sessions that encourage participation, discussion, and confidence-building. I want my student to take the most from our time together, and I seek to create an environment that is both fun and informative.

In 2025, I completed an artist residency and exhibition in Budapest, focusing on film and installation. The work I created explores the relationship between human activity and ecological change. I have a strong interest in improvised theatre and regularly attend performance workshops.