Personal statement 

James Shaw is the Curriculum Manager for the Short Course Unit, bringing over five years of experience in the skills and education sector, alongside seven years in graphic design.

In his role, James leads the curriculum development and planning of Skills Bootcamps and Short Courses. He is responsible for creating curriculum plans, overseeing course delivery, and ensuring the highest quality standards across programmes.

Since joining the university in 2021 as a lecturer for the Creative Computing Skills Bootcamp, James has supported more than 1,000 learners through the Short Course Unit’s diverse offerings.

Academic qualifications

  • MA Graphic Design
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Communication
  • NCFE Level 2 Information, Advice and Guidance

Professional memberships

  • BCS (British Computing Society)

Other external roles

  • Business Owner and Lead Creative – Daniels & Shaw

Areas of expertise

  • Short Courses and Skills Bootcamps
  • Ethnographical Research
  • Learning and Development
  • Curriculum Design and Planning
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Graphic Design and communication
  • Typography