Steven Roberts

Steven Roberts serves as a Senior Lecturer in Animation and VFX at the University of the West of England within the Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries, and Education (ACE). He leads instruction in 3D/CGI animation and visual effects techniques for the BA (Hons) Animation undergraduate degree program.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D in Architecture from the University of Sheffield
• M.Sc (institution unspecified)
• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch, institution unspecified)

Specializing in 3D animation, CGI, and visual effects, Roberts leverages over a decade of industry experience from studios including Framestore, Double Negative, Senate VFX, and Aardman Animations (where he spent seven years in CGI commercials and short films). His professional practice extends beyond academia through ongoing freelance 3D/CGI artistry, which maintains his industry relevance and technical currency in this rapidly evolving field. This dual academic-industry engagement directly informs his teaching methodology and curriculum development.

Notable professional contributions span film and television projects documented on his IMDb profile and showcased in his Vimeo portfolio. His architectural doctorate, while not directly applicable to current teaching responsibilities, represents an additional dimension of his technical expertise.

No scientific awards or major honors were documented in the source material.

Roberts maintains active industry connections through freelance work rather than formal research grants or graduate student supervision. His professional network includes key contacts from major animation and VFX studios cultivated during his extensive industry career.

Through continuous industry engagement, Roberts ensures his academic instruction reflects current professional standards and technological advancements in animation and visual effects production.