Grania McLaughlin

Highly motivated creative with background in illustration, design, photography, teaching and management. I currently teach digital art 3 days a week at Pinc College at campuses in Macclesfield and Manchester Museum.

I spent 6 years teaching at South Trafford College in Altrincham between 2007 and 2013. Beginning as my PGDE placement, this turned into a full-time position with responsibility for the first year Photography Extended National Diploma. However durning my employment there I taught across various courses and levels from entry to foundation degree.

I went on to complete an MA in Visual Culture at MMU, and still intend to move on to a PHD. I believe that this position would further support this goal.

I have very strong research, leadership and communication skills, passion for my subject and excellent rapport with my students.

My areas of specialist interest are:

Photography - both darkroom and digital.

Art History/Contextual/Critical Studies.

Illustration & visual communication.

2022-present Digital Art Teacher - Pinc College - Macclesfield & Manchester.

2021-2022 General Manager/Owner - The Royal Oak Public House - Rushton Spencer.

2017-2020 Studio Manager - Blueprint Studios - Recording Studio - Salford.

2017 Art Department Assistant Trainee - Funny Cow - Laughing Girl Productions.

Creative Designer and Assistant Stage Manager - Lost In The Woods Stage - Festival No 6.

Freelance Graphic Design/Illustration/Photography.

2013- 2017 General Manager - Strangbrew - Independent Craft Ale Bar - Chorlton.

2007-2014 Lecturer in Art & Design - South Trafford College - Altrincham.

2014 MA Visual Culture - MMU

2007 PGDE in Education - Bolton

2006 BA (Hons) in Illustration - Stockport College (John Moores University Certified)