Neil Brewis

Neil Brewis BA (Hons), MA

Senior Lecturer

School of Media Arts and Technology

023 8201 6025 ext. 6025 Room no. JM505

Biography

I have fifteen years’ experience of working commercially with 3D graphics and animation, and over ten years’ experience of teaching FE and HE students. I am now a Director and part-owner of my own Staffordshire based company, designing and developing augmented reality applications and products.

I have been teaching in since 2002. I was employed as full time course leader of two Foundation Degrees at Stafford College, as part of the Staffordshire University Regional Federation. Prior to this, I was a visiting lecturer to industry professionals, undergraduates and postgraduates at several other institutions in the UK and New Zealand.

I completed an MA Creative Futures VFX in 2014, for which I was awarded a Distinction. During my studies, I researched the development of augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality solutions for archaeological sites, working closely with institutions in southern Italy. I was awarded European Regional Development Funding to set up my own business in 2015 and I now create AR products for museums and cultural sites in the UK and wider European Union. 

Currently I am establishing the Virtual and Augmented Reality degree programs at Solent. 

Taught courses

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BSc (Hons) Virtual and Augmented Reality (Software Development)
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Foundation Year in Digital Arts
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BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Indie)
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BA (Hons) Virtual and Augmented Reality (Design)

Further information

  1. Industry experience

    15 years as a commercial freelance 3D artist and animator, producing content for games, visualisations and web-based content...

    15 years as a commercial freelance 3D artist and animator, producing content for games, visualisations and web-based content. In 2016, prior to joining Solent, I was employed as a studio manager to oversee the implementation of the pilot scheme at Staffordshire University’s Digital Kiln Commercial Studio. I was also awarded European Development Fund (ERDF) and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) funding to establish my own company designing and developing Augmented Reality (AR) and mixed-reality applications.  

  2. Teaching experience

    From 2007-2015 I was course leader for Foundation Degrees in New Media, Graphics and Digital Design...

    From 2007-2015 I was course leader for Foundation Degrees in New Media, Graphics and Digital Design, as part of the Staffordshire University Regional Federation (SURF) at Stafford College.

     Prior to 2007, I was a visiting lecturer in 3D graphics and animation at the University of Central England (Media Works), Warwickshire College, the Lighthouse Media Centre and at other institutions in the UK and New Zealand.

     

  3. Research experience

    My research interests include...

    Design, development and application of Augmented Reality for archaeological sites, museums and the wider cultural sector. 

  4. Work in progress

    Currently I am developing ...

    Currently I am developing augmented reality and virtual reality content for museums in the North East of England.