Dotty Kultys

Dotty Kultys serves as Senior Lecturer in Animation at the Bristol School of Animation, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), specializing in idea generation, narratives, and sound for animation. A freelance director, story writer, and voiceover artist, she leverages her acting and theatre background to inform character performance in animated works.

Education

• Degree in Acting from Bristol School of Animation (alma mater)

Research Interests

Her creative practice spans narrative design and sound integration across animation formats, including short films, narrative poetry, song lyrics, music videos, book illustrations, and animated theatre projections. International film festival exhibitions and distribution through Europe's Little KMBO highlight her applied research in character-driven animation performance rooted in theatrical principles.

Professional Experience

• Senior Lecturer in Animation, Bristol School of Animation, UWE Bristol (2022–present)
• Senior Lecturer for BA (Hons) Animation and Supervisor for MA Illustration, Leeds Arts University

Advising and Grants

While previously supervising MA Illustration students at Leeds Arts University, current advising activities and grant funding details remain unspecified in available materials.