John Chandler

Experience

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  Freelance Illustrator

  Jan 1995 - now

  Illustrator and Designer

  As a Freelance Illustrator I have illustrated several books including the Gary Rhodes Cook Pack by Van Der Meer, Messages 4 for Cambridge University Press and Body Language by Alan Pease. I am a regular contributor to The Independent on Sunday, DIVA Magazine and The London Magazine. I have also worked on many other projects including artist in residencies with The RSPB and c2c Rail and exhibited at the Millennium Dome. In 1990 Stadia published a book, Iron Filings, of my work.As a Freelance Illustrator I run my own business and have experienced the highs and lows of this challenging career. For more information and details of other work undertaken, please visit my web-site Show less

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  Channel 3 Kids Camp

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2007

  Summer Director

  The Channel 3 Kids Camp is a non-profit organization run for the benefit of children aged between eight and twelve from under-privileged backgrounds. It is run for those who would not normally have the opportunity to experience the outdoor world & community based living within a safe & fun environment. I have had many roles within the organization, (including Unit leader & Head Counsellor) and as Summer Director I was responsible for the overall day-to-day running of the entire camp and the welfare of for up to 150 children and 60 staff who were reporting directly to me. Further to this I was responsible for the organization and implementation of staff training, publicity and promotional work. This job demanded high levels of dedication with the average day lasting twenty hours with often little or no down time. The nature of the children meant that I needed to deal sympathetically and consistently with children with such diverse issues as homesickness, HIV, being from abusive or neglected backgrounds as well as a range of behavioural issues including ADHD. Show less

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  RSPB

  Jun 2005 - Mar 2015

  Field Teacher

  Field Teacher at Rainham Marshes taking (mainly) primary school children on enviromental education trips covering anything from pond dipping to insect ID. Also run adult art education course

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  The History Press

  Aug 2007 - now

  Book Author

  Iron Filings: The Cartoons of Over Land & Sea (2007) The History Press.Presents an alternative history of the last eighteen years of West Ham. With a commentary on each season alongside the best of the OLAS cartoons from that campaign, this book is a warts-and-all reflection of the view from the terraces, celebrating the frustrations of supporting the team and the pessimistic mindset of the long-suffering fan.

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  Pitch Publishing

  Jan 2015 - now

  Book Author

  Author of Picking up the Threads (2015) Pitch. In Picking Up the Threads is an eye-opening, well researched yet agreeably light-hearted look at the weird and wonderful stories behind the history of various teams' football strips, and how clubs came to choose their characteristic kit. One hundred and fifty clubs are covered in all, including every English and Scottish Premier and English Football League side - each featuring an illustration of a club legend sporting the colours in question. The whys and wherefores behind these worldwide strips will provide any kit aficionado with all the ammo they need for countless pub quizzes and watercooler conversations. Do you know which Premier League club's blue shirts are a hangover from post-war rationing? Which team's current kit was 'brought home' after a summer playing as Dallas Tornadoes? Or which London club's kit reflects the blue of Scotland, and the origin of the workers in the original jam factory side?"A great little book to read on the bog!" --FourFourTwo "A unique title. A must for any football trivia fan, covering more than 150 teams. The book is a fun look at footballing history that offers something for everyone. It is a joy in every regard." --International Soccer Network Show less

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  University of Plymouth

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2019

  External Examiner

  External Examiner for Exeter College of Arts's FDA in Graphic Communication validated by Plymouth University. Primary role is to provide external guidance and objectivity over the standards of assessment for the FDA at Exeter. With a remit to comment on assessment processes, and on the standard, content and development of the modules within the subject. Further to be a member of the Subject Assessment Panel which confirms or modifies module marks and ensures that the students are being assessed in accordance with the assessmentprogramme and the intended learning outcomes for the subject modules. Show less

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  South Essex College of Further and Higher Education

  Oct 2016 - now

  Responsible for managing UAL HE provision within Creative Portfolio at University Centre South Essex. Degree courses; BA (Hons), Costume Construction (in conjunction with the Royal Opera House), Digital Animation, Fashion Media & Promotion, Fine Art, Film & TV Production, (BSc) Games Design, (FdA) Hair & Make Up for Production, Graphic Design & Illustration, Interior Design, Performance and Photography. At the South Essex College of FE & HE located in Luker Road Southend-on-Sea, The Centre for Digital Technologies Basildon, Backstage Centre and The Bob and Tamar Manoukian Costume Centre Purfleet-on-Thames. Show less

  • Programme Partnership Manager. Creative Portfolio (UAL)

    Jul 2021 - now

  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Illustration Programme Leader

    Jan 2003 - Oct 2021

  • HE Team Leader

    Oct 2016 - Jul 2021