Staff

Barend Slabbert is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Interior Design Programme. He has taught both in Cape Town and London before joining the University of Derby in 2017. He specialises in exhibition and conference set-stage design, and is interested in the responsive adaptation of significant historical interiors to contemporary exhibition spaces.

As a Technical Advisor within Arts, Humanities & Education, Katie provides technical advice and support to students for digital design and printing. With extensive industry experience as a professional graphic designer, she offers real-world advice and best practice in the area of digital design and technology.

Craig currently works as the Media Photography Technician, maintaining and running the different photography areas. This includes the darkrooms, film processing areas and photography studios. He also works in the Media Loan Hub helping with the photography equipment.

Dr Paul Vandemast-Bell is a lecturer in Music Production and leads the BSc (Hons) Music Technology and Production programme. He is a composer and sound designer, and publishes research in the field of Live Electronic Music.

Alex Wainwright is our Technical Instructor for Television, Film and Media. He has developed and built the Television Studio, Green Screen Studio, TV Control Room and Video Edit Suites at our Markeaton Street site and supports Media Production, Film Production and Broadcast Journalism programmes.

Amanda is a senior lecturer in theatre arts. Amanda comes from a background as an actor and has an MA in Ensemble Physical Theatre. Amanda's particular interests are in psycho-physical theatre and devising theatre using live foley and puppetry. 

Senior Lecturer in Film Production

Colin is a Senior Lecture on the BA (Hons) Photography programme.