Specialist Technician - Media and Studio Practice

Key duties and responsibilities 

• To contribute to planning, development and delivery of learning activities such as workshops, inductions, diagnostics, technical tutorials, practice analyses and talks. supporting student learning & research, liaising with Course Leaders and academic staff informally and formally for this purpose 

• To supervise learning activities, providing expert guidance to enable students to identify and learn appropriate inter/trans disciplinary studio practices & processes (including moving image and 3D/digital making skills) and to use associated materials, resources & equipment for experimentation & research and to meet their learning outcomes   

• Working within Course team to create structured group timetabling where shared delivery or responsibility combine. 

      To generate and maintain appropriate learning materials and information as required, including on platforms such as Moodle, within accessibility requirements. 

• To contribute to safe working standards for both staff and students by creating a culture of awareness of studio principles. / Working with team to develop and implement safe working procedures surrounding studio processes, maintaining relevant risk assessments for delivery of activities and processes, and maintaining COSHH assessments for studio-based materials and practices. 

• To liaise with the Line Manager and regular suppliers & manufactures when sourcing materials and placing orders. Ensuring that accurate records of transactions and purchase of equipment and consumables budgets are up-to-date and accessible 

• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role 

• To work in accordance with the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy and the Staff Charter, promoting equality and diversity in your work 

• To personally contribute towards reducing the university’s impact on the environment and support actions associated with the UAL Climate Action Plan 

• To undertake continuous personal and professional development, and to support it for any staff you manage through effective use of the University’s Planning, Review and Appraisal scheme and staff development opportunities 

• To make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness 

• To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations