MY EXPERIENCE

ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE

Co-Director of Cleveland Archaeological Trust

(www.clevelandarchaeology.com)

My remit is based on the collection, analysis, archiving, and dissemination of archaeological material relating to their ongoing projects through the use of digital archaeological methods.

Photogrammetry Consultant/Trainer

Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project (SHARP)

I run a week-long course on photogrammetry onsite during the summer season which includes practical projects involving a mixture of the following:

• Artefact photogrammetry
• Excavation detail photogrammetry
• Large structure photogrammetry
• Aerial site photogrammetry

The Amarna Project

I have been actively engaged with the Amarna Project through Barry Kemp where I have developed several photogrammetric projects alongside some 3D reconstructions for publication.

Archaeological Excavation

I have been involved in excavations at Arbeia Roman Fort (South Shields), Thornton Abbey (Lincolnshire), All Saints Church (York), SHARP (Norfolk), Eston Hills (Redcar and Cleveland), Boroughgate (Redcar and Cleveland), Airy Hill Farm (Redcar and Cleveland), and Street House Farm (Redcar and Cleveland).

EMPLOYMENT

Technical Artist & Researcher (3D Digital Historical Reconstruction)

(Present; North East England based)

Investigating technical and visual solutions for digital heritage.

Academic Misconduct Co-ordinator (Principal Lecturer)

(January, 2014 to December, 2015; Teesside University, Middlesbrough; Full-time)

I took this post to alter my workload and allow me time to pursue my research interests in Historical Reconstruction.

• Acting on behalf of the Assistant Dean (Learning & Teaching) to investigate academic misconduct across all School programmes including franchise partnerships.
• Course Leader (BA (Hons) Indie Games Design)
• Course Leader (MComp Games Development)

Head of Games Art & Design (Principal Lecturer)

(September, 2011 to January, 2014; Teesside University, Middlesbrough; Full-time)

• Managing the newly formed Games Art & Design Section.

Head of Games & Animation (Principal Lecturer)

(October, 2006 to September, 2011; Teesside University, Middlesbrough; Full-time)

• Management of the Games Design, Games Art, Games Animation, General Animation, and Character Animation subject areas.
• Responsible for the curriculum development of the above areas.

Principal Lecturer (Games Art)

(April, 2006 to October, 2006; Teesside University, Middlesbrough; Full-time)

• Curriculum development in games art and design.
• 3D Modelling & Texturing for Games.
• Animation for Games.
• Visual Effects for Games.

Senior Lecturer (Games Design)

(June, 2000 to April, 2006; Teesside University, Middlesbrough; Full-time)

• Development of programmes in Games Design and 3D Modeling & Texturing.
• Development of online teaching resources (3dfoundation.com)

3D Artist & in-house Trainer

(1997 to 2000; Acclaim Studios, Stockton-on-Tees; Full-time)

• Working as part of the team developing multi-platform games including the ‘Shadowman’ and ‘Forsaken’ brands.
• Specialising in level construction, character design & construction and all forms of texturing.
• Additional responsibilities included construction of promotional material, game demo videos and in-house training.

Lead 3d Artist & Project Coordinator

(1992 to 1997; Eutechnyx, Gateshead; Full-time)

• Responsible for the training of artists within the studio.
• Cut sequence development.
• Graphics development using Alias/Wavefront on the SG platform.

Freelance Programmer / Artist

(Pre 1992; Newcastle; Full-time)

• Worked on projects for Activision, Ocean, Infogrames, Atari, EA, Microsoft.
• Programmed on various consoles, including Atari, NES, SNES, Sega Mega Drive.
• Began working as 3D software trainer to help artists move from 2D to 3D.