Richard Paul Child
Raised and educated in the UK, in 1995, Richard completed a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts from De Montfort University. In 1999, he graduated with a Master of Art in Visual Communication from The Birmingham Institute of Art & Design. After graduation, Richard worked in various freelance design roles across the Midlands and North-East England.
His academic career began in 2003, working firstly for Birmingham Metropolitan College as a Programme Leader (Graphic Design) and moving to Curriculum Director (Visual Art) in 2007.
In 2012, he moved to a trans-national education role with Winchester School of Art (University of Southampton) where he helped establish an international Art & Design campus in Dalian city (China).
In 2018, Richard joined BUV as Programme Leader for the new Contemporary Creative Practices programme.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PGCE in Higher Education (2006)
The University of Wolverhampton, UK - Master of Arts, Visual Communication (1999)
Birmingham Institute of Art & Design (Birmingham City University), UK - Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Visual Arts (1992-1995)
De Montfort University, UK
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- British University Vietnam (BUV)
Senior Teaching Fellow (2018 – Current) - London College of Design and Fashion, Hanoi (Liverpool John Moores University)
Senior Lecturer and Subject Lead, BA Graphic Design (2016 – 2018) - Winchester School of Art – International Dalian campus, China (University of Southampton)
Senior Teaching Fellow and Subject Lead, Graphic Arts (2012 – 2016) - University Centre, Doncaster College (University of Hull)
Senior Lecturer and subject co-ordinator (Y1), BA Graphic Design (2010 – 2012)
RESEARCH AREAS
- Art & Design Pedagogy and Practice-Based Learning
- Graphic Design and Communication
- Typographic Design
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