Benjamin Thapa
- Associate Lecturer in Critical Studies (School of Art, Film and Media) and Historical and Critical Studies (School of Design)
- Email: b.thapa@bathspa.ac.uk
- School: Bath School of Art, Film and Media
- Campus: Locksbrook Campus
- Website:
Personal statement
Originally educated in graphic design and visual communication, Benjamin worked as a creative director and producer in fashion and publishing before training at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School as a performance designer.
He subsequently went on to hone specialist skills as a costume graphics artist and concept artist in film and TV. Benjamin has developed a multidisciplinary approach to storytelling, his portfolio spans advertising, marketing, fashion, film, theatre and dance.
Throughout his creative career Benjamin has remained committed to education, outreach and engagement projects.
He's passionate about work that supports young people, specifically in the development of critical cognative skills that empower students to adapt to the shifting demands of the industry at large.
Academic qualifications
- MA Performance Design, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
- BA Graphic Arts, Liverpool John Moores University.
Other external roles
- Costume Graphic Artist
- Performance Designer
Areas of expertise
- Creative pedagogy and the development of critical thinking through metacognative frameworks.