Brian Fagence

Brian Fagence is a Lecturer in Critical Studies and Scriptwriting at the University of South Wales, Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, and serves as the MA Animation Course Leader. He is affiliated with the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group and has been an active academic since 1998, previously teaching at the University of Glamorgan and the Glamorgan Centre for Art and Design Technology.

• PhD in Scriptwriting and Transmedia Storytelling (2016)
• MA in Scriptwriting
• PGCE
• BA (Hons) in Communication Studies

His research focuses on transmedia storytelling, scriptwriting, and creative writing across animation, comics, and computer games. He explores how narratives are constructed and transformed across media, emphasizing multimodality, storyworld design, and authorship. His work bridges creative practice and theoretical inquiry, often revealing narrative processes through artistic experimentation.

Brian's recent publications highlight a consistent engagement with transmedia narrative structures, comics-specific writing techniques, and world-building. His articles explore how stories transcend single media, how scriptwriting adapts to animation and games, and how meaning is constructed in visual and interactive formats. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary reach, combining media studies, creative writing, and digital culture.

While no formal scientific awards are listed, his scholarly contributions are recognized through invited talks and conference participation, including keynote roles at major events like the International Graphic Novel and Comics Conference.

Brian has extensive experience in curriculum development and academic leadership, having led modules across multiple programs including MA Animation, BA (Hons) Animation, Computer Games Design, and Game Art. He previously led Digital Video Design and Multimedia programs. He also supervised his own doctoral thesis on transmedia storytelling, indicating capacity for research mentorship.

He is actively involved in the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group, contributing to research outputs, organizing events like Creative Comics, Creating Comics 2020, and participating in symposia on graphic narratives. His academic activities reflect a strong commitment to both creative practice and scholarly discourse in contemporary media.