Lead Technician (T&L), Computational Arts (Fine Art)

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Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges
Technicians
CCW - Peckham Road, London UK
Grade 5
£39,275 - £47,120 pa

Permanent

Full time - 35 hours per week

29 September 2021 23:55

The opportunity

This technical role is aligned directly within the Fine Art programme and embedded within the Bachelors and Masters Computational Arts courses. You will provide technical expertise, guidance, and deliver lessons around the course content to ensure the learning outcomes can be met successfully. Further course details can be found on the college website here: https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/fine-art/undergraduate/ba-hons-fine-art-computational-arts-camberwell#course-overview

Computational Arts encourages students to adapt and experiment with Fine Art practices that are enhanced by both computer-based and various tactile skills. This could include experimenting with physical computing, 3D software, programming languages, audio and moving image, VR/AR equipment, projection mapping and machine learning with AI. You will demonstrate experience in some of these areas as well as an interest in exploring these innovative technologies further as the industry grows.

The role will require an adaptable, organised, and communicable technician who genuinely loves sharing their knowledge with others. You will also have a genuine interest in coding and computing as a creative medium. In this role you will work collaboratively with tutors, technicians and other members of staff to deliver the technical provision required.

You will also work with your course team to create risk assessments for the activities taking place in the studio and create safe systems of work which comply with UAL Health and Safety policy.

About you

For a more detailed breakdown, please see the attached Person Specification.

 - Undergraduate degree in relevant subject or considerable relevant experience in a technical role.

 - Skills essential to the role: Fluency in one of the following programming languages: C, C++ or C#, Python, JavaScript (esp. Node.js, P5.js)

- Experience with physical computing and general electronics safety

- Experience or certification that demonstrate level of technical knowledge required for the role

- Experience in at least two of the following areas: VR/AR Development, Sound and Audio Design, Games Development, Machine Learning and AI, Fine Art 

- Communicates effectively orally and in writing adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way

- Builds and maintains positive relationships with students or customers

- Plans, prioritises and manages resources effectively to achieve long term objectives

In return, University of the Arts London 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 documentation available below please contact Adele Morris at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk

What we offer

 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. 

Camberwell College of Arts is a prestigious establishment with a track record of teaching and nurturing impressive talent. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries.

Our culture

 

This opportunity is closed to applications.