Chris Price

Chris Price is a Lecturer in Media Practice at the School of Media, Language and Communication Studies, University of East Anglia (UEA), where he has taught since 2018. He specializes in multi-camera TV studio production, single-camera narrative drama, and documentary modules, integrating real-world industry practices into the curriculum.

Academic Background:

• BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, Middlesex Polytechnic (awarded 1 Aug 1985)

With over three decades of professional experience in broadcast television, including 15 years as a Studio Cameraman at BBC Television Centre, Chris has worked on flagship programs such as EastEnders, Doctor Who, Blue Peter, and Later with Jools Holland. His expertise spans studio and outside broadcast operations, camera and sound techniques, editing, and colour grading. He has served as a production innovator and skills trainer at the BBC, delivering training both in the UK and internationally through the World Service Trust, and has championed accessibility in media education.

His teaching emphasizes modern, sustainable production practices. He introduced BAFTA's Albert Sustainable Production principles into UEA's Film, Television & Media programs, earning him the SustainableUEA Award in Education for Sustainable Development (2021). Prior to UEA, he led a Heritage Lottery Fund project (£150k+) at the East Anglian Film Archive, digitizing 600 historical films for the BFI’s ‘Britain on Film’ initiative.

Scientific Awards:

• SustainableUEA Award - Education for Sustainable Development (2021)

Chris Price is actively involved in curriculum innovation, professional training, and heritage media preservation. He has no listed publications or advisees in the provided text but plays a significant role in advancing sustainable practices in media education.