Tutor handbook 2009-2010 Contents Page
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BIMM BRIGHTON STAFF AND TUTOR LIST 2009/10 Vaseema Hamilton (MA) - Principal Vaseema manages all aspects of BIMM's administration and curriculum delivery through our management team. She initially trained as a visual artist and ran her own studio for a number of years before moving into Arts education. Vaseema has taught at all levels, from Level 2 through to A Level, Foundation Studies and BA (Hons). As well as an extensive teaching and curriculum development background, Vaseema has over 15 years experience as a manager in Creative and Performing Arts education. Before joining BIMM she was Assistant Principal, Teaching and Learning, at City College, Brighton and Hove. This role gave her the opportunity to work closely with BIMM's Directors in setting up the college and with all of BIMM's key strategic partners in Sussex. These include: University of Sussex, City College, Central Sussex College and the Learning and Skills Council. Vaseema is dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of the student creative and academic experience at BIMM is second to none. Adam Bushell – Tutor Leader and Head of Further Education As Tutor Leader at BIMM, it’s Adam’s job to ensure all Heads of Department and tutors are supported and encouraged to deliver the BIMM curriculum to the highest possible standards. As Head of Further Education, Adam oversees all aspects of Performance, Songwriting and Live Sound and Tour Management courses to ensure the curriculum is current, cutting-edge and delivered in the most effective way. Adam is also a member of the Drum Department and has been with BIMM since its inception in 2002. He was responsible for writing much of the drum-specific syllabus at both FE and HE levels. Having played drums for over 20 years, in that time he’s privileged to have played , recorded and toured with such artists as Sheryl Crow, Faithless, Celtus, Sam Brown, Braund Reynolds, Public Symphony, Richie Kotzen and Phil Hilborne. He is also a regular contributor to Rhythm magazine, gigs regularly with various artists and on West End shows, and runs his own home studio. Mark Irwin – Head of Higher Education Mark has over 18 years experience as a Freelance Sound Engineer and Producer, working across all areas of the discipline from live and broadcast audio to studio and post-production projects. He cut his teeth ’on the road’, firstly, as an audio engineer then later as a partner at Scan PA Hire Ltd. During this period he also worked as a freelance engineer on many worldwide concert tours. In the early 1990’s, Mark began a seven year stint as Managing Director of West London’s Straylight Studios, working with record companies such as Creation, Sony, Chrysalis, Polygram and EMI. Since 1998 Mark has been closely involved with the development and delivery of a BA (Hons) Music Technology, developed and led one of the first Foundation Degrees in Music/Multimedia Technology and more recently led the development and successful launch of an MA in Audio Technology for the London College of Music at Thames Valley University (TVU). Mark was selected as TVU’s ’Rising Star’ in the 2004 National Teaching Fellowship awards. Mark is an active researcher and was part of the team that developed the ’Art of Record Production’ international conference. He has also worked closely with the Centre for the History of Analysis of Recorded Music and in 2007 he was awarded the title of Visiting Research Fellow at the London College of Music.
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Karl Middleton – Head of Estates Karl is a founding member and front-man of critically acclaimed metal band EARTHTONE9. They released three albums and toured extensively sharing bills with the likes of Fear Factory, Soulfly, A Perfect Circle, Pitchshifter, One Minute Silence, Lost Prophets, Hundred Reasons and Glassjaw. Karl is responsible for all aspects of estates management. He oversees the quality and safety of the college environment. His main roles include: preparation of the teaching and learning environment and all associated equipment; health and safety compliance and training; monitoring security and general maintenance of both sites; planning and overseeing of internal and external events and the monitoring / managing of student behaviour. Kathryn Craddock – Head of Creative & Music Industry Kathryn has spent the last 15 years working within major record labels in the UK; firstly for EMI Records in press, followed by Chrysalis Records in A&R and for 10 years as Marketing Manager at Sony Music. Kathryn has worked closely with artists such as Jamiroquai, The Coral, Reef, Toploader, Des’ree, Hope Of The States and The Zutons. Her role as Head of Creative and Music Industry includes the running of BIMM’s independent record label South Coast Sounds, the Events and Guests team and A&R department. She is also works very closely with music industry contacts. Paul Hannon – Artist Development and A&R Coordinator Paul is a graduate of BIMM, and as a multi-instrumentalist who is passionate about music and performance will be involved in the Gig Prep and A&R Department. He has extensive experience of being on stage playing music in a variety of styles from live backing tracks with B’Witched to some of the country’s top tribute bands to acts such as Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin and Red Hot Chili Peppers. His strengths lie in the performance of Rock music, but he has also played at home and abroad with some of the country’s busiest function bands. Paul will be liaising with students in all departments to ensure their gigs and performances are of the highest possible quality. Loraine Pearson – PA to the Principal/Tutor Administrator Loraine is responsible for the administration of the FE provision. Her duties include responsibility for the administration of all students’ academic and financial records, maintaining good communications with partner colleges and local government offices on funding issues and changes to learner agreements. She also works very closely with the Principal as her P.A and Loraine has been a part of the team since BIMM began in 2002. Mel Thomas – Head of Work Based Learning With over 7 years spent in-house at major labels, Mel launched the band All Saints at London Records and managed their PR for 3 years before moving to BMG to work with Simon Cowell on Five and other major pop acts. After 2 years as Head of Press at Way to Blue (the UK’s leading music, film and game online PR company) working with the likes of Travis, Badly Drawn Boy, Basement Jaxx and The Streets, Mel moved to Brighton and set up Stay Gold PR. She spent more time working with rock acts, consulting to BMG on Avril Lavigne and Pink (in 04) and music events such as Great Escape and Guilfest. Mel teaches business to BIMM Foundation Degree students and is a huge fan of rock music! The role of Head of Work Based Learning sees Mel use her industry contacts to generate work experience opportunities for students at BIMM. Yüklə 0,53 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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