Summary
Andrew currently holds a full time post as Senor Lecturer in Photography teaching on both the Mart and BA (Hons) courses at Sheffield Hallam University. He is module leader of practice and technical modules across three years of the course and is the professional practice lead for the programme.
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About
After studying Geology and working as a researcher at Sunderland Polytechnic, Andrew gained his start in photography in 1988 when he was awarded first prize by David Hockney in a competition and exhibition hosted by the National Media Museum. This led to a year long Northern Arts Photography Bursary the work from which earned him a place on the MA course in Photography at the Royal College of Art in London where he was tutored by Michael Langford, Paul Graham, Mari Marr and Helen Chadwick. After graduating with distinction Andrew spent five years working freelance in London for a range of clients including The British Council, Thames and Hudson, London Records, ID Magazine and The Observer Film Company. During this time he also worked as photographer and gallery assistant for the Zelda Cheatle Gallery, as a technical consultant for Silverprint and as a visiting tutor on a number of photography courses.
In 1995 Andrew took up a post as photography lecturer at Stockport College of H.E. where he helped found the HND in Documentary Photography and later the BA (Hons) in Documentary and Fine Art Photography whilst also teaching digital photography on the Multi-Media Journalism degree course at University College Warrington. In addition to lecturing he has been awarded numerous Arts Commissions producing and exhibiting work for Eastern Arts, The Norfolk Museum of Rural Life, The National Trust, North West Arts, Photofusion London, The Guildhall Gallery Gloucester, Huyton Gallery Liverpool and others. In 2006 Andrew moved to the Media Arts department at SHU as a Senior Lecturer in Photography where he helped establish the BA (Hons) in Photography on which he now teaches. Whilst working at SHU Andrew has extended his creative practice, undertaking research and consultation projects for a range of clients including Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Wellcome Trust, Nottingham Trent University, Rural Education and Arts Projects, Creative Partnerships and Groundwork East Midlands.
Andrew’s photographic practice investigates notions of individual and communal identity through a visual anthropology of people, place and trace applying creative strategies that integrate still and moving imagery along with text, audio and found materials in an exploration of visual narrative.
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Teaching
Department of Media Arts and Communication
Business, Technology and Enterprise
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Research
- Art and Design Research Centre
- Culture and Creativity Research Institute
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Publications
Journal articles
Robinson, A. (2011). Giving voice and taking pictures: participatory documentary and visual research. People, place and policy online, 5 (3), 115-134. http://doi.org/10.3351/ppp.0005.0003.0001
Syson-Nibbs, L., Robinson, A., Cook, J., & King, I. (2009). Young farmers' photographic mental health promotion programme: A case study. Arts and health : an international journal for research, policy and practice, 1 (2), 151-167. http://doi.org/10.1080/17533010903031622
Conference papers
Robinson, A. (2016). Photography, Urbex and the Post-Industrial Landscape. In Back Then: A Celebration of Art and Engineering, Gripple, Savile St E, Sheffield S4 7UQ, 22 March 2016. http://www.sheffieldcityofmakers.co.uk/calendar/back-then-a-celebration-of-art-and-engineering
Robinson, A. (2015). Creative Journeys (short paper). In ‘Where Next - Steps Towards the Future of Walking Arts’, Falmouth University, Cornwall, England, 15 April 2015 - 16 April 2015. http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/whereto
Book chapters
Robinson, A. (2018). An Idea of North. In Northern Light: Photography, Landscape and the North. (pp. 34-37). Sheffield Hallam University: Media Arts and Communication, Sheffield Hallam University
White, D., & Goldie, C. (2017). Northern light: Landscape photography and the north. In Robinson, A. (Ed.) Northern Light: Landscape Photography and the North. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University
Books
Robinson, A. (Ed.). (2011). Drawn in light: Jo Berry’s ‘Hijacking Natural Systems’. Buxton, England: Andrew Robinson (self published). http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2361208
Robinson, A. (Ed.). (2011). Drawn in light: Jo Berry’s ‘Hijacking Natural Systems’. Buxton, England: Andrew Robinson (self published). http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2361208
Robinson, A. (Ed.). (2011). What is happening to our community. Buxton, England: Andrew Robinson (self published). http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2495726
Robinson, A. (Ed.). (2011). What is happening to our community. Buxton, England: Andrew Robinson (self published). http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2495726
Reports
Robinson, A. (2018). Northern Light: Landscape, Photography and the North. Sheffield: Media Arts and Communication, Sheffield Hallam University.
Robinson, A. (2013). Service Station Journal (Pair of unique self published photo books). Buxton: anthology.co.uk. http://anthology.co.uk/photos_project_motorway.html
Artefacts
Robinson, A. (2016). An Idea of North. [Artists Bookwork]. http://anthology.co.uk/photos_project_north.html
Robinson, A. (2015). Nine walks (photo series / web page). [Print / Web Page / Video]. http://anthology.co.uk/photos_project_walking.html
Gent, S., Parkin, M., Watson, A., Lee, J., Robinson, A., Robinson, S., & Lazenby, M. (n.d.). Solar. [Video works presented on an app]. https://www.shu.ac.uk/catalyst
Exhibitions
Robinson, A. (n.d.). Communities Under Pressure: Life in challenging communities. [Exhibition of Photographs, text and video works]. New London Architecture, 26 Store Street, London. WC1E 7BT. http://www.jrf.org.uk/media-centre/exhibition-explores-different-realities-living-low-income-neighbourhoods
Robinson, A. (n.d.). Communities Under Pressure: Life in challenging communities. [Exhibition of Photographs, text and video works]. New London Architecture, 26 Store Street, London. WC1E 7BT. http://www.jrf.org.uk/media-centre/exhibition-explores-different-realities-living-low-income-neighbourhoods
Robinson, A. (2013). Service Station Journal (installation for 'The Motorway Service Station as a Destination in its Own Right'). [Installation (2x 190pp (approx) B4 books, wooden table, 2x 1080 x 1470mm digital Gicleé prints]. Bank Street Arts, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Engalnd. S1 2DS. http://anthology.co.uk/photos_project_motorway.html
Robinson, A. (n.d.). Photobibliophile.co.uk (online gallery of original and creative photobooks and zines). [Web Site including Text, Photographs and Videos]. http://www.photobibliophile.co.uk/
Robinson, A. (n.d.). Northern Light - Website Gallery. [Website based gallery].
Gent, S., Watson, A., Lee, J., Wichert, P., Robinson, S., Robinson, A., ... Lazenby, M. (2018). Walk Out. [Video, photography, and sculpture]. Sheffield Institute for Art. https://www4.shu.ac.uk/sia/events/event-listing.html?event=282
Media
Robinson, A. (2017). 53.398322, -1.776431 (from 'Beyond The Trees'). [Online / Exhibition]. http://anthology.co.uk/photos_project_neptune.html
Watson, A., Lee, J., Gent, S., Ternan, M., Parkin, M., Robinson, A., & Robinson, S. (2015). Showreel for Media Arts Walking Research Group. [DVD]. Sheffield Hallam University: http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/whereto
Robinson, A. (2011). Drawn in Light: A visual exploration of Joanne Berry’s ‘Hijacking Natural Systems’. [DVD and HD online version]. Andrew Robinson: http://anthology.co.uk/films_drawn_full.html
Presentations
Robinson, A. (2015). Nine Walks (video). Presented at: Where to? Steps towards the future of walking arts, Falmouth University, 2015
Posters
Watson, A., Lee, J., Gent, S., Ternan, M., Parkin, M., Robinson, A., & Robinson, S. (2015). Poster for Media Arts Walking Research Group. Presented at: Where to? Steps towards the future of walking arts, Falmouth University, 2015
Robinson, A. (2015). Media Arts Walking Research Group Interactive poster. Presented at: Where to? Steps towards the future of walking arts, Falmouth University, 2015
Other publications
Watson, A., Lee, J., Parkin, M., Gent, S., Robinson, A., Robinson, S., & Lazenby, M. (2017). SOLAR - a walking app. Sheffield Hallam University Catalyst Fund
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Other activities
Andrew is the founder and curator of the online photobook resource ‘ Photobibliophile.co.uk ’ and currently acts as external examiner for the BA (Hons) Photography Course at De Montford University, Leicester.