Nick Dodds

Dr. Nick Dodds is a Senior Lecturer in Visual Culture at the University of Cumbria, overseeing BA Graphic Design and Illustration programs and leading the MA Creative Practice. He holds a PhD in English and Creative Writing (Northumbria University), an MA in Art History (Manchester Metropolitan University), and teaching qualifications (PGCE from Cambridge University). His research focuses on adaptation studies, sequential illustration, visual literacy, and cultural theory. Key projects include exploring graphic memoir adaptations and collaborations with institutions like the Lakes International Comic Art Festival and Tullie House Museum.

As musician with Pecker, he composes live soundtracks for films like Man with a Movie Camera, featured on BBC Introducing and International Pop Overthrow. External roles include serving as an External Examiner at Kingston University and validating programs at Teesside University. His work bridges artistic practice with academic rigor, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to visual storytelling.