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Rachel Larkum is a Lecturer at Cambridge School of Art within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University, bringing over 30 years of professional experience in animation, motion graphics, and graphic design across children's television, video games, and corporate branding.
Education:
- Art Foundation - Buckinghamshire University
- BA (Hons) Illustration and Graphics - Edinburgh College of Art
- MA Animation - The Royal College of Art
- PG Cert Art & Design Education - University of the Arts London
Her research examines the intersection of traditional and digital media through sequential art and narrative structures, with expertise spanning 2D/3D animation techniques, typography, and book arts developed during professional work for Cartoon Network, Sony Entertainment, and Canon.
Teaching and professional service:
- Module Lead for Professional Sequential Practice and Animation Skills
- Teaching Sequential Structures and Contexts, Animation Practice
- External Examiner at Middlesex University (Animation & Games)
- 18+ years lecturing at London College of Communication, Glasgow School of Art, and other UK institutions
Her professional achievements include Channel 4 screening of her RCA graduation film (1995) and UK animation festival presentations, reflecting industry recognition beyond formal academic awards.
