Andrew Mills

Profile

I was a touring musician for several years before retraining and obtaining a First class degree in Media and Cultural Studies. Subsequently I trained as a lighting technician at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance and toured with Verve Dance Company. I have also worked for Northern Ballet and Opera North and various other dance companies. I freelance as a video-maker and photographer, recent work including filming for an Arts Council Funded Project filming in schools in Leeds. As a writer my work has been used as the basis for VR performances in the UK and Europe.

I have recently been awarded “Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy” in recognition of my teaching practise,

Areas of expertise

• Theatrical Lighting
• Theatrical and Studio Sound
• Video Editing – Da Vinci Resolve / Adobe Premier
• Sound Editing – Pro Tools, Sony Acid etc.

I speak English and basic French.

Responsibilities

• Theatrical Support - Scheduling, Lighting, Sound, Set Building, Stage Management, Equipment Maintenance 
• Lecturer Support - Practical Module Support
• Student Support - Theatre, LX & SFX Systems Training, Equipment Hire, Show Support, Room Bookings etc. Enabling student companies through the Processes of Theatre Production.

Responsibilities

• I co-ordinate technical support needs, mediating with Academics and the Tech Team.
• I instruct students in technical aspects of theatre production.

Qualifications

• Media and Popular Culture. B.A. (Hons) First Class
• Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy