Course Leader: BA Technical Arts for Theatre and Performance

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Wimbledon College of Arts
Performance
CCW - Merton Hall Road, London UK
Grade 6
£46,423 - £55,932

Permanent

Full time - 37 hours per week

21 July 2020 23:55

The opportunity

A vacancy has arisen in the Performance Design & Technologies Programme at Wimbledon College of Arts within the subject area of Technical Arts for Theatre and Performance.

 

Technical Arts for Theatre and Performance is a newly validated course that engages students with key techniques of concept development, design, engineering and sculpting, that will result in the fabrication of props, puppets and other associated dynamic objects and physical prosthetics within the fields of film, performance, theatre and the wider entertainment industry. 

 

Students will be encouraged to experiment with and blend material and digital practices, whilst designing and making within a studio-based, teaching environment, offering them the flexibility and choice to specialise in a variety of areas within production design and making.

 

As Course Leader you will be responsible for contributing to and developing the new course’s academic direction and delivery with particular focus upon future innovation and ecological ethics within this developing field.

 

We are particularly interested in applicants with specialist experience or interest in supporting digital making skills and carbon mindful choices for screen production/film environments for this post. 

 

Purpose of Job

  • To provide academic leadership and curriculum development of the BA Technical Arts for Theatre and Performance course within the undergraduate Theatre and Screen programme
  • To manage the delivery of the course ensuring that the policies and procedures of the College and University are upheld and implemented
  • To deliver innovative and challenging teaching and set an example of good practice
  • To oversee the recruitment to BA Technical Arts for Theatre and Performance course and to build its profile as a specialist area through its research and pedagogic agenda

To contribute productively to the Performance Design and Technologies academic programme and the team, taking on cross programme responsibilities as appropriate.

About you

Degree in a subject area related to Technical Arts for Theatre and Performance

Postgraduate qualification in a related area or equivalent as demonstrated through professional practice

Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to undertake

Knowledge of Technical Arts for Theatre and Performance subject specialisms and willingness to engage in new techniques of learning including digital processes

Knowledge and engagement with practice in relation to digital media in the field of Technical Arts for Theatre and Performance that enhances the academic portfolio of the Performance Design and Technologies programme

Experience of teaching Technical Arts for Theatre and Performance at undergraduate level, writing feedback, assessment and effective course administration and management, including assessment parity or standardisation

Experience of course leadership (desirable)

Motivates and leads a team effectively, setting clear objectives to manage performance

Applies innovative approaches to course leadership, teaching, learning or professional practice to support excellent teaching, pedagogy and inclusivity

Applies own research to develop learning, teaching and assessment practices

 

UAL offers generous leave, an attractive pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. Relocation assistance is available.

If you have any queries about this role that are not covered in the available documentation, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Staffing Administrator, email jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk

This opportunity is closed to applications.