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"What drew me to the expressive arts course at Brighton in 1984 was its cross-disciplinary philosophy. The intersection, interaction and play between music, film, photography and installation was for me more interesting, exciting and rich then studying any single discipline alone."
As a leading illustrator, wood engraver, painter, author of many books, teacher, and designer for posters, ceramics and glass, Clare Leighton enjoyed a distinguished career on both sides of the Atlantic.
D.Clews@brighton.ac.uk
After registering as an architect, David Clews spent ten years in practice before becoming a full-time academic. He joined the University of Brighton in 2000, as a Principal Lecturer, to lead the Academic Programme in Architecture & Interiors.
Michele graduated in Fashion and Textiles in 1994 and is now a textile designer for a number of high street stores.
Chris Shaw Hughes studied at the University of Brighton Faculty of Arts, graduating with a first class Critical Fine Art Practice BA(Hons) in 2008. He followed this by achieving a distinction for his MA Fine Art in 2010.
Stuart Morgan's critical writings established him as a leading writer on the art of the 1980s and 1990s. Travelling widely in Europe and the United States, he was widely admired by many artists as a result of his sensitivity to, and careful interpretation of, their opinions.
Designer Anna Bullus studied 3D Design BA(Hons). Her work inspired by a passion for recycling and sustainability
J.Farrer@brighton.ac.uk
Textile expert Dr Joan Farrer RCA was a reader at the University of Brighton from 2009-2014, during which she brought expert leadership across high impact design and textile projects, championing interdisciplinary design, sustainable design policy, and design for well-being.
Illustration graduate Jane Hissey's first picture book, 'Old Bear', published in 1986, was instantly acclaimed a new children's classic. Since then, Jane has written and illustrated over 20 picture books, each one taking a year to illustrate.
"While teaching at Brighton, I also organised exhibitions and oversaw the move of the Printmaking Department to the main Faculty of Art building. I also wrote or co-wrote four educational books on printmaking and used many photographs taken in the department to illustrate methods and best practice."
Spencer graduated in 1997 with a BA(Hons) Editorial Photography and quickly became known for his groundbreaking editorial style for The Face and Sleazenation magazines.
I joined the History of Design BA programme in 1984. In academic terms, this was a new subject that set out to explore the meanings and role of things in the modern world. On the pages of glossy design magazines, this meant chic objects by stars, but my tutors were very keen to expand the ‘canon’.
Biba founder Barbara Hulanicki attended Brighton College of Art in the 1950s, starting her career in fashion as a fashion illustrator. She covered all of the important fashion collections in Europe for the major publications of the day, including Women's Wear Daily, British Vogue, the Times, the Observer and the Sunday Times.
Art and design historian, typographer, illustrator, designer, exhibition curator, critic and political activist, Ray Watkinson was most widely recognised for his work on socialist and designer William Morris coming to Brighton College of Art during a decade that witnessed the radical reshaping of art and design education.
Fred Butler studied Fashion Design BA(Hons), graduating in 2003. She is a props stylist and accessories designer with her own company, Fred Butler Style.
Peter Richardson studied Illustration at Brighton Art College from 1972 to 1975.
Catherine.Harper@brighton.ac.uk
Catherine Harper led Architecture and Design at the Faculty of Arts between 2007-11. Her own work covers textile practice and theory with specialisation in scale public art, speculative exhibition work, performance, and the construction of creative-critical texts. She is a founder member of the university's LGBT Queer Life Research Hub.
Educated at Brighton School of Art in the early years of the Second World War, André Amstutz became an animator for Gaumont British (GB) Animation, before developing his career on a number of professional skills, including art directing for a number of leading British advertising agencies, poster designing and the prolific illustration of children’s books.
Illustrator Andrew Restall worked from 1964 for the Post Office designing stamps and building on an existing interest in typography and printing processes. From 1975 to 1990 he ran the illustration option of the BA (Hons) Visual Communication course at Brighton Polytechnic.
Designer Kyle Bean graduated from the University of Brighton Faculty of Arts with a first class BA(Hons) Illustration degree in 2009. He was talent spotted at his graduate show by the Head of Merchandising at Liberty in London and was commissioned to produce a display for them.
Starting with the most intimate of design objects, jewellery, I made pieces to be worn next to the body, to be handled and changed by the handling. This led to using clothing forms, objects that followed or deviated from the human form, and which acted as metaphor for a person. At the same time, I started to work with choreographers, making garments and sets for dance.
