Overview
Roland is an experienced educator who utilises a wide range of teaching strategies in his teaching practice. In addition to teaching, Roland's role on the foundation course includes managing other lecturers, designing and implementing innovative curriculum, refining systems, contributing to progression initiatives and providing pastoral support.
As an Illustrator, Roland has diverse interests in image making and illustration practices. He has worked for a range of clients responding to many types of briefs. Clients include BBC, Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Mantra Lingua, A and C Black, Bloomsbury, Scholastic and the Diocese of Gloucester.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- MA Sequential Design/Illustration (Brighton University)
- BA (Hons) Illustration (Falmouth College of Arts – now Falmouth University)
Teaching Qualification
- PGCE (Higher Education) (Arts Institute Bournemouth – now Arts University Bournemouth)
Teaching
I currently teach on the Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media. I have been a member of the course team during its last three Ofsted inspections, for which it was awarded overall grades of "Outstanding".
I have previously taught as a visiting lecturer/tutor on illustration degree courses at the University of Plymouth, the University of the West of England and Arts University College Bournemouth (now Arts University Bournemouth).
I was interviewed regarding foundation education and teaching in the book 15 Methods 20 Questions by Q Art.
Teaching Links
Professional Engagement
Selected published materials:
- My First Book of London (updated Second Edition), Bloomsbury, 2018
- 15 Methods 20 Questions Book Q Art (interviewed for publication), 2014
- Lent Board Game Diocese of Gloucester, 2011
- The Monkey King's Sacrifice, BBC, 2011
- Growing with Grandad, BBC, 2011
- My First Book of London, A and C Black, 2011
- Tom and the Tomango Tree in Story Fun for Movers, Cambridge University Press, 2010
- Ben’s Wishes in Story Fun for Flyers, Cambridge University Press, 2010
- Big Nose and the Storm Maker in Story Fun for Flyers, Cambridge University Press, 2010
- Obey the Law (joint credits), McGraw Hill Wright Group, 2009
- Aladdin Exercise Book, Oxford University Press, 2003
- Aladdin, Oxford University Press 2003
- The Pied Piper, Mantra Lingua 2002
Awards and Prizes
Notable awards/prizes
- AHRC Scholarship
Memberships
Advance HE Membership
- Fellow (FHEA)