LoginDouglas - Edinburgh tutor
Information About Douglas:
Personal Description:
A highly motivated and adaptable individual, skilled in education, practical training, film, media and creative writing. Has broad experience of dealing with young and adult students. Possesses excellent communication skills and is good at working to deadlines and pressure. Works well individually and is a resourceful team player. Specialist subjects: screenwriting & film studies.
I am a film producer and scriptwriter myself working in television and film; and I also work as a film journalist and analyst. I have produced award-winning films such as the UK Film Council/Scottish Screen/BBC funded films "Mono" and "Edie's P.O.V." which both premiered at Edinburgh International Film Festival. "Mono" was award winner in the BBC Three Filmmaker Awards 2006. "Run Tony Run!" (2006) won the BAFTA Scotland Best Screenplay Award. I am currently commissioned by BBC Drama to script-write a 3-hour historical drama for network television broadcast.
Teaching Experience:
Lead Practitioner in Moving Image Education in Scotland - consultancy (2006 to present): I am one of a team of lead practitioners tasked with putting moving image education at the heart of the national curriculum. Working to Scottish Screen, Scotland's national film body, the Moving Image Education programme works with primary and secondary schools and local authorities to equip teachers to use film and moving image in classroom teaching. This includes both understanding film and putting it into practice through filmmaking.
Lecturer - University of Edinburgh (2001 to present): I have been a lecturer at University of Edinburgh since 2001, teaching a variety of courses to adult students in the Creative Writing, Film & Media departments. I have developed and delivered a range of courses, including: Scriptwriting for Film and Television (introductory/intermediate & advanced); Film & Media Studies
Tutor - City of Edinburgh Council Community Education (2003 to present): I teach Scriptwriting level 1, 2 and 3 (introductory, intermediate & advanced level) to young and adult students in City of Edinburgh Council's community education programme.
Visiting Lecturer - Stevenson College (2004 to present): I am a visiting lecturer at Stevenson College, delivering formal classes, plenary sessions, pathway workshops and team tutorials to students on Broadcast Skills, Audiovisual Technology and Media courses. I also developed and delivered a 10 week film & video course for young people with learning difficulties.
Tutoring Approach:
All my teaching is based on over 10 years' experience working in the industry. I am passionate about education being open to adults at all levels of interest. I believe there is great scope to educate and skill people of all ages looking to improve their knowledge and understanding. Film, media and creative writing are always popular with people wanting to get more out of their leisure and hobby interests, and I have encountered many students who use it as a springboard to fulfil their ambitions to train further or go into employment. I particularly enjoy developing good working relationships with students, enabling them to develop their skills and knowledge, and fulfil their personal ambitions.
Subjects Taught:
Qualifications:
- MA Screen Project Development
- BA Film & Media Studies
Further Information:
| Availability: | Weekends / Weekdays (all times) |
| Types of Tutoring: | Travels to you / From their home / Online |
| References Supplied? | Yes |
| Current DBS/CRB Check? | Yes |
