Nik Slade

2015 - present

Participatory Artist

Freelance

Working closely with teachers to support and deliver arts curricula and deliver community engagement projects in conjunction with the creative programme at The Old Stores Studio .

 

2014- 2017 

Teacher of History of Art 

Wells Cathedral School

Teaching AS and A2 AQA A-level History of Art. Providing consultation and developing an additional art history seminar programme 

https://wells.cathedral.school/

 

2014/15 

Associate Lecturer Visual Culture

University of the West of England

Teaching on the Art and Design final year undergraduate dissertation programme 

https://www1.uwe.ac.uk/cahe/artanddesign.aspx

 

2010-2011

A-level Textile Design + Art & Design Foundation Tutor/Lecturer

Strode College

Working with colleagues to deliver all aspects of the course including planning, teaching, tutorials, lecturing, monitoring, assessments and marking.

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2005 - 2013 

Participatory Artist, Tutor & Visiting Lecturer

Working in various schools, colleges, and university settings delivering arts commissions, projects and creative sessions with 

Early Years, Reception, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education including Older People, Excluded Young People, Families, Young People at risk of offending and those with Special Needs, in a range of participatory settings. Involved detailed engagement with contemporary arts practices, planning, collaboration, delivery and evaluation .

See Learning & Participation and https://www.arnolfini.org.uk/learning/family

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2006

Visiting Lecturer

Weston College

Delivered professional Development lectures for Art and Design Foundation Diploma students

https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/art-and-design

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2005-2006

Further Education Teacher Practice

Bath College

Teaching and lecturer in Foundation Art & Design, First Diploma Art & Design, A-level Photography.

https://www.bathcollege.ac.uk/college-information/about-us

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