John Novak

John Novak

Director of Graphics and Media

  • Centenary Building HT122
  • T: 0161 295 6161
  • M: 07814 830202
  • E: j.novak@salford.ac.uk

Office Times

Wednesday – all day
Thursday pm - when not teaching
Friday pm – when not teaching

 

Biography

I qualified and practiced for over 20 years as a commercial interior designer. This design practice period culminated with Building Design Practice - 1984 - 1993  (Associate Partner -1990-93)  - led northern interior design unit in UK’s largest design practice. As partner I became responsible for Interior Design, Product Design and Graphic Design units across the practices northern offices

Joined University College Salford / University of Salford in 1994 as BA(Hons) Interior Design degree programme leader. I developed and established this programme, which I led for approx 10 years

I have held a number of subsequent roles within the School of Art and Design such as Associate Head Teaching, Subject Leader 3D Design, Divisional Director and acting Head of School (2010-2012)

I am currently involved with the new Gateway Project (new building for the combined Schools of A&D and MMP) as interim Project Sponsor and now as Senior User.

Teaching

I deliver modules in interior design theory and practice across levels 5 & 6 of BA(Hons) 3D Design: Interior Design

Research Interests

Architectural Interior Design Theory and current/20C practice.

Professional Practice of commercial interior design.

Qualifications and Memberships

BA(Hons) Interior Design  (CNAA)                                                     

Higher Diploma in Design (CNAA - MA equiv.)                                 

Fellow of Higher Education Academy (formerly Institute of Learning and Teaching) from 2001