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Curriculum Vitae
Christopher Dean
PERSONAL DETAILS
NATIONALITY: British
DATE OF BIRTH: 5/8/55
MARITAL STATUS: Married with 2 children
DRIVER: Full, clean driving licence
WORK LOCATION: UK
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS
1997 - 1998 South Cheshire College
Assessor Awards D32 / 33 and D34
1987 - 1988 Exeter University
Postgraduate Certificate in Education Art and Design
1979 - 1982 Royal Academy Schools Master of Arts Sculpture
1976 – 1979 Wolverhampton Polytechnic BA (Hons) Fine Art
TECHNICAL
Product specialist, trainer and consultant
in FreeForm modelling system for SensAble Technologies and Freeform Studios.
Models sculpted on FreeForm from any source.
Scan data cleaned and forms reinstated, figurative specialist.
OPPORTUNITIES SOUGHT
Contracts with design and manufacturing industry as FreeForm
digital modelling consultant / specialist digital craftsman.
Heritage, conservation
Sculpture commissions, residencies, workshops, sponsorship.
Teaching, Lecturing, Demonstrations
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2001 - 2004 Freeform Studios
- As Freeform Studios I provide a specialist 3D digital modelling service and consultancy, introducing companies to the advantages of FreeForm and time compression technologies. I am recommended by SensAble as a service provider and acknowledged as the specialist in this field in the UK. As a trained sculptor with teaching and assessing qualifications I am able to work with people across a wide range of industries from animation to industrial design. My work with SensAble and the Hothouse Design Centre in Stoke On Trent has enabled me to gain an insight into the creative design processes in different sectors of the industry as well as the appropriate use of rapid prototyping and other time compression technologies. This experience continues to develop with every new client and opportunity that arises.
- I have worked with many companies on projects such as a
laser scan of a 12th Century Buddha for National Museums Liverpool, reinstating the Spirit of Ecstasy for Rolls Royce Motors, a benchmark figurine for Royal Doulton and a cow creamer, hen and pigs
for Bridgwater Pottery, now in production.
- I was guest speaker at "The Future of Work Exhibition" in
Paris, on digital sculpture. I also participated in a seminar on digital art that was broadcast over the Internet.
- Presentations and lectures on FreeForm to the Rapid
Prototyping and Manufacturing Association at Loughborough, The Leading by Design and Fit for Production working groups organised by CERAM and the Ceramic Industry Forum. Universities including Leeds,
Sheffield Hallam and the Manchester Metropolitan University. Technology centres such as the IMC in Nottingham, The Jewellery Industry Innovations Centre Birmingham, The Hothouse Design and Technology
Centre, Stoke On Trent.
- I have built up good relationships with Rapid Prototyping
Companies such as Zcorp, 3D systems, Stratasys and Objet.
- Delegate at the Time Compression Technologies and Solid modelling shows since 2000
- Artist in residence at the Intersculpt 2001 Biennial
Digital Sculpture Exhibition at Manchester University and have been commissioned again for October 2003 at the Museum of Science and Industry
2001 - 2002 Staffordshire University
Part Time Lecturer 3D digital modelling
I assisted in setting up a new Cybercrafts MA course at
Staffordshire University. Taught the 3D module, assessed and verified the students work. The aim of the course is to introduce recently qualified art, design and craft students to 3D digital
technologies, processes and e-commerce. The course is currently under review due to restructuring at the University.
2000 - 2001 SensAble Technologies Boston Massachusetts
UK FreeForm Consultant
As the UK representative and product specialist my role was to
demonstrate the FreeForm system to companies, exhibitions and seminars in the UK and Europe. Developing good relationships in order to acquire information on workflow and product development. Provide
training to new users ranging from highly experienced digital designers to computer novices. To produce benchmarks and reports for companies such as Wedgwood, Coalport, Waterford Crystal, H&E Smith,
Acclaim Games, Yorkshire Moulds, The Jewellery Industry Innovations Centre, Wade Ceramics in the UK and to companies and Universities in France and Germany. To relay technical and user information back
to the software developers SensAble Technologies. Organising trade stands and demonstrating at exhibitions such as the Time Compression Technologies show in Cardiff. Office based at the Hothouse Design
Centre, Stoke On Trent.
1999 - 2000 Hothouse Design Centre
Researcher in digital modelling
Working with the first FreeForm system in the U.K., evaluating
and presenting to the ceramic industry in Stoke on Trent.
1995 - 1999 South Cheshire College
Lecturer in Sculpture and 3D Product Design
Lecturer in Sculpture and 3D Design as well as general Art and
Design, Course Tutor and Workshop Manager
1991 - 1995 Self Employed Sculptor
Producing semi-abstract work based on landscape and the figure,
carved in stone, or modelled and cast in bronze. Exhibitions, including British Art '93 London, Manchester Academy of Fine Art and a one man show in Plymouth. Working on site-specific commissions,
workshops and residencies and as visiting lecturer on FE and University Courses. Write a paragraph, summarising the highlights/most impressive aspects of your career history.
1988 - 1991 Kings College Taunton Somerset
Teacher of Art and Design
Teaching GCSE and A level Ceramics and Sculpture, as well as
delivering the general Art and Design syllabus.
PRESENTATIONS
2004 Jewelmed conference at the JIIC Birmingham with RPMA
2003 University of the third age group meeting
2003 Exhibition demonstrator at FAD Barcelona with City College
2003 City College Manchester Art and Design Pilot Education Project
2003 Ceramic Toolkit, Leading by Design Workshop
2003 Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the IMC Nottingham
2003 York College Art and Design
2002 Design Council 'Stand Out' Seminar Birmingham
2002 Leeds University School of Art and Design
2002 Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the IMC Nottingham
2002 West Dean College Ceramic Conservation Department
2002
Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturers Association at the Rapid Manufacturing Research Centre Launch, Loughborough University.
2001 Paris, The Future of Work Exhibition, a seminar on Digital Art
2001 The Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre
PUBLICATIONS
2002 "FreeForm Modelling system" An illustrated report for
CERAM and the Designers Toolkit published on the Internet. Christopher Dean
2002
"Ceramic Conservation Digital Techniques" Amanda Barnes, West Dean College and Christopher Dean
2002 "Toaster" Mark Evans Loughborough University and Christopher Dean
"The Laser Recording and Virtual Restoration of a Wooden
Sculpture of Buddha" P. 2001 Steven Fowles National Museums Liverpool, John H Larson Head of Conservation NML, Christopher Dean and Maja Solajic
2000 "Haptic Modelling, a return to 'hands-on'
designing" communicator project Mark Evans (Loughborough University, David Cheshire (Head of Engineering Staffordshire University) and Christopher Dean
EXHIBITIONS
Intersculpt 2003 Artist in Residence, in October, at the Museum
of Science and Industry Manchester.
Intersculpt 2001 Artist in Residence. Art works exhibited on
the Internet, made by Rapid Prototyping systems placed in the exhibition and at exhibitions around the world.
North West Open Exhibition Manchester
Art Now 93 Royal College of Art London
1990 One man show of Stone carvings and cast sculpture Plymouth
INTERESTS
Badminton and sailing with my children.
The development of human sculpted form from the prehistoric
stone axe to the shaping of contemporary landscape.
Creating and designing living spaces through renovating houses, seven projects completed.
REFERENCES
Available on request
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