Andrew Robinson
Senior Lecturer in Film and Photography
- Department of Media Arts and Communication
- Art Design and Media Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre
- Culture and Creativity Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Institute
Summary
Andrew currently holds a full time post as Senor Lecturer in Photography teaching on both the Mart and BA (Hons) courses at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ. He is module leader of practice and technical modules across three years of the course and is the professional practice lead for the programme.
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.
Teaching
Department of Media Arts and Communication
College of Business, Technology and Engineering
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- Art and Design Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre
- Culture and Creativity Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Institute
Publications
Journal articles
Robinson, A. (2023). . The Revenant.
Robinson, A. (2011). . People, place and policy online, 5 (3), 115-134.
Syson-Nibbs, L., Robinson, A., Cook, J., & King, I. (2009). . Arts and health : an international journal for research, policy and practice, 1 (2), 151-167.
Conference papers
Robinson, A., & Clarke, D. (2023). . In 40th ‘Perspectives on Contemporary Legend’ - International Society of Contemporary Legend Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Annual Conference, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 26 June 2023 - 30 June 2023 (pp. 32-34). Sheffield: Centre for Contemporary Legend
Robinson, A. (2023). . In 5th Annual Joint Royal Photographic Society Historical Group and SHU BA (Hons) Photography Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Symposium, Sheffield, UK, 20 May 2023 (pp. 26-27). Sheffield: Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
Robinson, A. (2022). . In 4th Annual Joint Royal Photographic Society Historical Group and SHU Photography Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Symposium, Online, 2 April 2023 (pp. 22-23). Sheffield
Robinson, A. (2022). . In Contemporary folk horror in film and media, Online, 29 January 2022 - 30 January 2022.
Robinson, A. (2021). Sticky Tape, Wooden Pallets and Potted Plants in Urinals - Managing Space during the U.K. Covid-19 Lockdown. In Contemporary Legends and Pandemic Lore’ - The second ISCLR webinar in association with Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College and Center for Urban Studies (Mahathama Gandhi University), Online, 9 November 2021 - 11 November 2021. The International Society for Contemporary Legend Ï㽶ÊÓƵ (ISCLR) / Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College and Center for Urban Studies (Mahathama Gandhi University):
Robinson, A. (2016). . In Back Then: A Celebration of Art and Engineering, Gripple, Savile St E, Sheffield S4 7UQ, 22 March 2016.
Robinson, A. (2015). . In ‘Where Next - Steps Towards the Future of Walking Arts’, Falmouth University, Cornwall, England, 15 April 2015 - 16 April 2015.
Robinson, A. Photography, fake news and the restless ghosts of the Gettysburg battlefield. In Haunts #3 - The Haunted Battleground, SHU Space and Place Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Group.
Robinson, A. The Return of the Plague: a Haunted Village. In Haunts #1: Haunted Places and Haunted Practices - SHU Space and Place Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Group. Online Conference:
Book chapters
Robinson, A. (2023). Rainbows, Snakes, and Scarecrows - Creative Vernacular Interventions in Response to COVID-19 — A View from the United Kingdom. In Bridges, B., Brillhart, R., & Goldstein, D.E. (Eds.) Behind the Mask: Vernacular Culture in the Time of COVID. (1st Edition). Bloomington: Trickster Press (Indiana University)
Robinson, A. (2021). Photographic surveys of calendar customs: Preserving identity in times of change. In Folklore and Nation in Britain and Ireland. (pp. 163-189).
Robinson, A. (2018). . In Northern Light: Photography, Landscape and the North. (pp. 34-37). Ï㽶ÊÓƵ: Media Arts and Communication, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
White, D., & Goldie, C. (2017). . In Robinson, A. (Ed.) Northern Light: Landscape Photography and the North. Sheffield: Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
Books
Robinson, A. (2018). . Sheffield: Media Arts and Communication, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Robinson, A. (Ed.). (2011). . Buxton, England: Andrew Robinson (self published).
Robinson, A. (Ed.). (2011). . Buxton, England: Andrew Robinson (self published).
Robinson, A. (Ed.). (2011). . Buxton, England: Andrew Robinson (self published).
Robinson, A. (Ed.). (2011). . Buxton, England: Andrew Robinson (self published).
Reports
Robinson, A. (2024). . Unpublished.
Robinson, A. (2022). . Unpublished.
Artefacts
Robinson, A. (2022). . [Artists Book].
Robinson, A. (2022). . [Artists Book].
Robinson, A. (2019). in a small and narrow clearing. [Artist's Book].
Robinson, A. (2019). forest, ridge, mountain, lake - Four Walks in Flaine, 12th - 15th July 2018. [Artist's Book].
Robinson, A. (2016). . [Artists Bookwork].
Robinson, A. (2015). . [Print / Web Page / Video].
Robinson, A. (2013). .
Gent, S., Parkin, M., Watson, A., Lee, J., Robinson, A., Robinson, S., & Lazenby, M. (n.d.). . [Video works presented on an app]. /catalyst
Exhibitions
Robinson, A. (n.d.). . [Exhibition of Photographs, text and video works]. New London Architecture, 26 Store Street, London. WC1E 7BT.
Robinson, A. (n.d.). . [Exhibition of Photographs, text and video works]. New London Architecture, 26 Store Street, London. WC1E 7BT.
Robinson, A. (2013). . [Installation (2x 190pp (approx) B4 books, wooden table, 2x 1080 x 1470mm digital Gicleé prints]. Bank Street Arts, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Engalnd. S1 2DS.
Robinson, A. (n.d.). . [Web Site including Text, Photographs and Videos].
Robinson, A. (n.d.). . [Website based gallery].
Gent, S., Watson, A., Lee, J., Wichert, P., Robinson, S., Robinson, A., ... Lazenby, M. (2018). . [Video, photography, and sculpture]. Sheffield Institute for Art.
Hartle, S., Robinson, S., White, D., & Harrison, T. (2018). Exhibition: Yorkshire Artspace – Proximity and Distance. [Exhibition: Landscape Photography]. Yorkshire Artspace, Sheffield, UK.
Robinson, A. (2023). . [Hahnemuhle Matt Fine Art Smooth Giclée Prints]. Walkway Gallery, Charles Street Building, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Media
Adams, V. (2022). Calvine Photograph Investigation Update & Q&A. [Video]. The Disclosure Team
Morano, F. (2022). Andrew Robinson, Senior Lecturer in Photography at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ | 08-19-2022. [Radio Interview]. 77 WABC Talk Radio
Robinson, A., & Clarke, D. (2020). Folkloric Customs in the time of COVID-19. [Podcast]. Sheffield University:
Robinson, A. (2017). . [Online / Exhibition].
Watson, A., Lee, J., Gent, S., Ternan, M., Parkin, M., Robinson, A., & Robinson, S. (2015). . [DVD]. Ï㽶ÊÓƵ:
Robinson, A. (2011). . [DVD and HD online version]. Andrew Robinson:
Presentations
Robinson, A., & Clarke, D. (2024). . Presented at: Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies Special Event, The Horse Hospital, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1JD, 2024
Clarke, D., & Robinson, A. (2024). . Presented at: In The Cloud of Unknowing – Encounters with the UFO Phenomenon. A Symposium, Mildred’s Lane, Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, USA, 2024
Robinson, A. (2024). . Presented at: Sacred Waters: An International Transdisciplinary Conference, The Crescent, Buxton, England, UK, 2024
Robinson, A., & Clarke, D. (2024). . Presented at: Digital Folklore - The Folklore Society’s Annual Conference 2024, in collaboration with The Department of Digital Humanities, King’s College London, London, UK, 2024
Robinson, A., & Clarke, D. (2024). . Presented at: The Anomalous Ï㽶ÊÓƵ & Exploration Forum: The Inaugural AREF Conference, Online, 2024
Robinson, A. (2021). . Presented at: Contemporary Legends and Pandemic Lore’ - The second ISCLR webinar in association with Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College and Center for Urban Studies (Mahathama Gandhi University), Online, 2021
Robinson, A. (2021). . Presented at: Creativity during the Covid lockdown: Life and Renewal During the Pandemic - Anthropology and Folklore in Conversation: The Sixth Joint Seminar of The Folklore Society and The Royal Anthropological Institute, Online, 2021
Robinson, A. (2021). . Presented at: Perspectives on Contemporary Legend, International Society for Contemporary Legend Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 38th International Conference, Tarragona, Spain (online), 2021
Robinson, A., Clarke, D., & Rodgers, D. (2020). . Presented at: Creating Knowledge Conference 2020, Online, 2020
Robinson, A. (2019). . Presented at: Royal Photography Society, Historical Group Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Symposium, Sheffield, UK, 2019
Robinson, A. (2019). . Presented at: Folklore On Screen - A 2-day international conference with a hauntological music event, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 2019
Robinson, A. (2019). . Presented at: Folklore and the Nation : the annual conference of The Folklore Socitey, University of Derby, 2019
Robinson, A. (2018). . Presented at: Centre for Contemporary Legend - Inaugural Symposium, Collegiate Crescent Campus, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 2018
Robinson, A. (2018). . Presented at: Royal Photography Society, Historical Group Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Symposium, Cantor Lecture Theatre, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 2018
Robinson, A. (2017). . Presented at: RPS Historical Group / SHU BA Photography Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Symposium 2017, Cantor Lecture Theatre, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 2017
Robinson, A. (2015). . 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). . Presented at: Where to? Steps towards the future of walking arts, Falmouth University, 2015
Robinson, A. (2015). . Presented at: Where to? Steps towards the future of walking arts, Falmouth University, 2015
Other publications
White, D., & Goldie, C. (2018). International Conference – Northern Light: critical approaches to proximity and distance in northern landscape photography.
Watson, A., Lee, J., Parkin, M., Gent, S., Robinson, A., Robinson, S., & Lazenby, M. (2017). . Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Catalyst Fund
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.