My design background and training have taught me to use my initiative to solve problems. I always consider the target audience and how information can be broken down to prioritise learning, which is a skill that I have taken forward in my various roles. Throughout my professional career, I have worked in a variety of roles where I have been responsible for developing, supporting and embedding best practice in learning and teaching for a range of different target audiences, from school children through to postgraduate education and work-based learners.

Frances Thornton

My design background and training have taught me to use my initiative to solve problems. I always consider the target audience and how information can be broken down to prioritise learning, which is a skill that I have taken forward in my various roles. Throughout my professional career, I have worked in a variety of roles where I have been responsible for developing, supporting and embedding best practice in learning and teaching for a range of different target audiences, from school children through to postgraduate education and work-based learners.

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My design background and training have taught me to use my initiative to solve problems. I always consider the target audience and how information can be broken down to prioritise learning, which is a skill that I have taken forward in my various roles.

Throughout my professional career, I have worked in a variety of roles where I have been responsible for developing, supporting and embedding best practice in learning and teaching for a range of different target audiences, from school children through to postgraduate education and work-based learners.

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Language

English
Fluent
Welsh
Beginner

Work Experience

Medical Graphic Artist at Swansea University
August 23, 1999 - January 31, 2011
I worked as part of a small team developing Computer Based Learning Programs to train nurses and other health care professionals. As a member of this team, I participated in all areas of the development process from the initial design phase to the development and evaluation. I was responsible for producing original artwork, animations, photography and the filming and editing of the film footage used within our eLearning scenarios, tutorials and other distance learning tools. I also carried out web design and some basic programming.
Online Educational Manager at Swansea University
February 1, 2011 - May 31, 2013
During my time working on this ESF funded project I was a line manager, and I led the development of Online Learning materials and a Work-based Learning Portal, to supplement the face-to-face teaching and practical sessions for accredited courses we ran. I have developed numerous Self-directed Learning Exercises, produced original artwork and animations for use in both lab-based and ecology training.
Creative Design Officer at Swansea University
June 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014
During my time with Technocamps I designed Logo's for a number of new projects I have been responsible for the design of an extensive number of pieces of workshop and marketing materials including booklets, flyers and posters, to ensure that the final work looks professional and that the design is consistent, in partnership with both the Communications and Development teams. I have also been instrumental in setting up a new upgraded website for the project.

Education

BA (Hons) Visual Communication Design (Illustration) at Middlesex University
October 1, 1996 - June 28, 1999
This degree provided foundations in Graphic Design, Type setting, Print making and Photography and general illustration skills, but my Specialism was Scientific and Technical illustration.

Qualifications

Post Graduate Qualification in Medical Art
January 1, 2001 - November 24, 2008
This training that I passed with Credit was delivered by the Medical Artists Education Trust, where I gained education in Medical Art to an high standard in traditional Painting and Drawing and well as digital skills.

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