Warren Fearn

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Associate Professor in Design @ York St. John University
United Kingdom
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York, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Passionate about exploring how both Virtual and Augmented reality can have an impact on learning. Warren worked earlier at Alias Wavefront learning 3D computer modeling and animation, eventually becoming a Virtual Set Designer in the London BBC Virtual Reality Studios Department, working on the first interactive television show Bamzooki, and other environments Match of the Day, Olympics 2000, etc. He transferred to the BBC 3DFX department to work on VFX and post-production, winning several Promax awards and being nominated for an Emmy Award at the New York Festival.Warren set up his 3D practice working alongside both industry and education sectors creating 3D motion graphics for World Wildlife Funds, SKY, DHL, FELLOWES, NHS, and many more. His work branched out creating new accreditated curricula for NCFE and OCN in schools, leading to being a member of the Autodesk Secondary School Board advising on 3D technologies for schools. During this time creating online content for the Autodesk STEAM website (US and UK) and exploring new pipelines for augmented platforms. Warren is currently an associate professor in design at York St John University, undertaking a Ph.D. focusing on a Service Design approach about extended realities (XR) to support primary science education funded through an Unreal MegaGrant. (www.epic-science.com) He continues to lead postgraduate studies at York St John University, focusing on design methodologies, the fourth revolution, and the circular economy. He has established the York Virtual and Augmented Reality Research Group at York St John University (www.vr-ar.group) and a Community Interest Company CIC (3DRWE) to support education around new immersive technologies.

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York St. John University

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Associate Professor in Design
United Kingdom
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Warren Fearn Work Experience Details
  • York St. John University
    Associate Professor In Design
    York St. John University
    United Kingdom
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  • Sheffield Hallam University
    External Examiner: Media Production
    Sheffield Hallam University
    United Kingdom
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  • The Technology, Pedagogy & Education Association (Tpea)
    Committee Member
    The Technology, Pedagogy & Education Association (Tpea) Feb 2024 - Present
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  • Sheffield Hallam University
    External Examiner: Media Production
    Sheffield Hallam University Jan 2024 - Present
    Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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  • York St. John University
    Associate Professor
    York St. John University Jul 2023 - Present
    York, England, United Kingdom
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  • York St. John University
    Course Director - Ma Vr & Ar / Ma Graphic Design / Ma Interior Design / Msc Product Design
    York St. John University Sep 2018 - Present
    York, United Kingdom
    Responsible for leading on the design of three new Postgraduate programmes currently to be launched in September 2019. (MA Visual Communication / MSc 3D Design & Technologies / MA Virtual and Augmented Reality). The programmes of Design work in conjunction with YSJ Business School to enable students to have a broader understanding of design thinking. .
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  • York St. John University
    Subject Director Of Design: Ba (Product, Interior, Furniture, Graphic, Animation And Games Design)
    York St. John University Sep 2016 - Sep 2018
    York, United Kingdom
    Responsible for growing and expanding a design lecturing team for all six disciplines. Introduced new initiatives and partnerships through the 'Future of British Manufacturing' (Autodesk), Digital SchoolHouse (SONY Interactive), Prodigy Learning (Adobe and Autodesk accreditation), Priestmangoode, Nestle, ZAPPAR, BBC, UKIE, GAME JAM, Unity and Games Republic.Responsible for initiating and sourcing a new VR / AR lab using Microsoft Hololens, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, etc.
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  • University Of The Arts London
    External Examiner : Ba Virtual Reality
    University Of The Arts London Dec 2021 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
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  • 3D R We
    Founder
    3D R We Jan 2017 - Present
    York
    A social enterprise funded by UNLTD to help support both young people and teachers to understand how Virtual and Augmented Reality can help facilitate learning inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Anglia Ruskin University
    External Examiner: Ba Games Art & Design / Ma Computer Games Development
    Anglia Ruskin University Aug 2019 - Aug 2022
    Cambridgeshire
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  • Teesside University
    External Examier: Ma Visual Communication / Msc Advanced Homes Futures / Ma Future Design /
    Teesside University Aug 2018 - Aug 2021
    Middlesbrough
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  • University Of Central Lancashire
    External Examiner: Ba Furniture Design
    University Of Central Lancashire Aug 2018 - Aug 2021
    Burnley
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  • York St John University
    Head Of Programme: Ba Design Product / Interiors / Graphics / Bsc Computer Aided Design / Ma Design
    York St John University May 2012 - Sep 2016
    York, United Kingdom
    Managing a growing team over four and a half years, from product design to expanding a portfolio of six design programmes (product, interiors, furniture, games, animation and graphic design) having been responsible for the overall curriculum development through to the end validation process. Consequently, growing a student cohort from 60 to 330 across the overall design disciplines, whilst monitoring daily operations of academic progress and pastoral welfare of students. Engaged with industry leading companies such as PriestmanGoode, Autodesk, BBC, Hiscox, Speedo, Vitra, MAKE architects, Buzzispace, and many more to deliver robust and industry-focused skills and curriculum. Created links and introduced ISDI (Institute of Design and Innovation, Mumbai).
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  • York St John University
    Design Lecturer / Senior Lecturer
    York St John University Sep 2006 - Sep 2012
    York, United Kingdom
    Working as a part time lecturer on the product design programme helping to teach and deliver module content for CAD (Computer Aided Design) and digital applications. My duties included:Planning and organising external activitiesDeveloping new content for module deliveryTeaching on modules Digital Design Applications, Service Design and Major Project to Year 1 and 2product design students.Member of the Autodesk Secondary School Education Advisory Board
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  • Wak Studios Ltd / Wak Educate Ltd
    Founder / Creative Director
    Wak Studios Ltd / Wak Educate Ltd Oct 2005 - May 2012
    Doncaster, United Kingdom
    WAK Studios was established to provide commercial content through illustration, concept design, 3D visualisation and modelling. Clients were based locally, nationally and internationally working on projects for SKY TV, DHL, NHS, BBC, Channel 5 and many more. WAK Educate was an educational extension of the company that focused on delivering extra curriculum activities to Schools, C.L.C’ s (City Learning Centres), N.E.E.T.S and the community on a national scale. Projects included working alongside Creative Partnerships, Rotherham Ready, LoveBytes, TADO, SERO consulting, showcasing young people’s work at the Children’s Media Conference.Working on new initiatives using Augmented Reality for mobile devices, whilst developing online education content for the UK and USA through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) for Secondary Schools. Furthermore, connecting OCN and NCFE learning material with industry-standard creative media in association with Autodesk.
  • Doncaster College And University Centre
    Digital Project Manager (Digital Knowledge Exchange) / Lecturer: 3D Games Art & Illustration
    Doncaster College And University Centre Sep 2004 - Sep 2005
    Doncaster College, Doncaster
    Responsible for developing and creating HND Games Art and Illustration / Animation from initial concept. Dealing with budgets for sourced equipment and software, whilst developing relationships with new and existing industry and contacts.The Digital Knowledge Exchange (DKE) was a government-funded initiative through ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) to focus on areas of 3D animation and stereoscopic technology for education. Initially responsible for cementing industry contacts, use of brand identity and the strategic planning and presentation for commercial opportunities to establish an out spin Education Company. Creating key links with Alias Wavefront, EON Technologies and SONY.
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  • Bbc
    3D Digital Animator / Designer
    Bbc Sep 2000 - Sep 2003
    Bbc Centre, White City, London
    Collaborating on projects with graphic designers, producers and content developers. Creating 3D animation and graphics for title shows such as Saturday Show, CBeebies, Match of the Day, Radio One, ShoeBox Zoo, Saudi Aramco, HSBC, BBC Resources etc. achieving PROMAX awards and being nominated for an Emmy Award. Responsible for 3D production process from concept, 3D modeling, texturing, animation and rendering using software applications such as Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects.
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  • Bbc
    3D Virtual Set Designer (Real-Time)
    Bbc Sep 1998 - Sep 2000
    Bbc Centre, White City, London
    Working in a team using the latest VR technology and state of the art 360 degree camera tracking and virtual 2D scenario. Liaising with clients and producers, creating 3D virtual environments for television. Major projects included working on Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Olympics 2000, Match of the Day, Tomorrow’s World and the first children’s interactive television programme (Bamzooki) alongside Hewlett Packard and Creature Labs based on the artificial intelligence work of Karl Sims evolved creatures.
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  • Pentland Brands
    Footwear Designer
    Pentland Brands Sep 1997 - Sep 1998
    Pentland Centre, East Finchely, London
    Approached by footwear brand KangaROOS to work collaboratively on a range of ladies shoe wear for the youth market launching in year 2000. The project entailed designing new concepts, liaising with the manufacturers and submitting a research report. Three of the original design concepts went into production and distributed on a global scale.
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  • Alias Us, Llc
    3D Animator / Modeller
    Alias Us, Llc Sep 1997 - Sep 1998
    High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
    Training on Alias PowerAnimator and beta version of Maya to learn new skills in 3D modelling and animation. Attending customer software problems and providing telephone support. Working on developing own 3D creative content and projects.
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  • Phillips Plastics
    Lighting Designer
    Phillips Plastics Sep 1997 - Sep 1998
    Perivale, London
    Freelance working on a range of polypropylene lighting fixtures. Negotiated royalty agreements for testing and three designs placed into production.
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  • Made By Man Ltd
    Junior Designer
    Made By Man Ltd May 1997 - Sep 1997
    Islington, London
    Freelance designer developing concepts for spatial design around the human senses for Budgen Supermarkets. Conceptualising point of sales, signage and navigation points.

Warren Fearn Skills

Animation Graphic Design Concept Design Illustrator Illustration Computer Animation Photoshop Graphics Product Design Logo Design Maya Drawing Art Direction Video 3d Visualization 3d Modeling Storyboarding Cad/cam Television Interaction Design After Effects Augmented Reality Curriculum Design Traditional Animation Rendering Education Concept Art

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Warren Fearn works for York St. John University

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Warren Fearn attended Royal Society Of Arts, Autodesk, University Of York, The University Of Hull, Buckinghamshire New University, York St. John University, Doncaster Art College.

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Warren Fearn has skills like Animation, Graphic Design, Concept Design, Illustrator, Illustration, Computer Animation, Photoshop, Graphics, Product Design, Logo Design, Maya, Drawing.

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