Matthew Morgan

Matthew Morgan is a Senior Lecturer in Illustration at the University of South Wales, Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, and a member of the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group. He brings extensive industry experience from leading animation studios including Aardman Animations, Disney Channel, and Sesame Street, contributing to acclaimed children’s programming.

Education:

• MA in Animation (2011–2013)
• FHEA in Education (2013)
• BA (Hons) in Animation (2002–2004)
• BA (Hons) in Illustration, Bath Spa University (1997–1999)

His creative expertise spans illustration, animation, character design, production design, and storyboarding. His work emphasizes visual storytelling for children's media, blending artistic technique with narrative clarity. Projects such as Frankenstein’s Cat and Driver Dan’s Story Train reflect his strong focus on animated storytelling and design innovation.

Matthew Morgan has earned recognition through multiple awards, including:

• BAFTA Cymru (2005)
• BAFTA Winner (2010)
• RTS Animation Award West (2017)
• RTS Winner (2010)
• Chicago International Children's Film Festival (2017)

He has served as an external examiner and consultant (2014–2018), demonstrating engagement beyond his institution. Though no formal advisees are listed, his mentorship is evident through teaching and industry leadership. He has not received grants explicitly mentioned, but his project involvement suggests collaborative and funded creative production. His work has been featured in major festivals including BAFTA, Animex, Fantoche, and BBC2 Homegrown Hollywood.

Matthew leads and contributes to creative teams in both academic and professional settings, with a focus on innovation in animation and illustration. His lab or research group affiliation is the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group, where he integrates practice-based research with pedagogy.