Jason Theaker

Jason Theaker is an Assistant Professor at the School of BEACI, University of Bradford, where he teaches animation, photography, and digital media. His career spans over two decades in animation, sculpture, and education, with notable projects like the award-winning 'Eye Doctor' for the Optometry department and 'Over Charged,' a student-collaborative animation. He holds a second degree in adult education and emphasizes creating optimal learning environments.

• Education: Animation degree (unspecified) and a teaching-focused second degree from Leeds University.

Research interests include stop-motion animation, educational media, and the intersection of technology with creative arts. He has been recognized with the Best Educational Video Award (2012) and Royal Television Society accolades for student projects he supervised.

Professional milestones include work on Tim Burton's 'Mars Attacks,' Bob the Builder props, and Disney Interactive placements. His articles span photography techniques, ethical issues in art, and landscape photography innovations.

• Awards: Multiple LPOTY exhibitions, Optometry Today features, and Digital Camera Magazine highlights.
• Grants/Advising: Supervised industry placements at Disney Interactive and Quantic Lab. His teaching spans 14 years at Bradford and Leeds College of Art.

He runs a training company, Landscape Inspired, and actively contributes to industry events like the Bradford Animation Festival and PhotoCamp Leeds Met University.