Natasha Willcocks
Lecturer/Programme Leader
- Allerton Studios / Media City Allerton Studios G16
- T: 0161 295 6168
- E: n.l.willcocks@salford.ac.uk
- Twitter: @MASalfordUni
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Office Times
Mon- Allerton Studios – 9.30-4.30
Tues – Media City – 9.30-4.30
Weds - Allerton Studios – 9.30-4.30
Thurs- - Allerton Studios – 9.30-4.30
Fri - Allerton Studios – 9.30-4.30
Biography
Tash Willcocks has worked in Manchester for the past 15 years
on various design jobs ranging from cover designs for Elbow
(Asleep in The Back) to skateboard collaborations with Linder
Sterling (Buzzcocks) and motion graphics for Mika’s world tour.
When not designing she has freelanced as a music
photographer for the likes of Jack Daniels and Arcadia, still
working freelance she now works fulltime at the University of
Salford as Programme Leader of M.A communication design
and co-ordinator 3rd year B.A Graphic Design.
Teaching
2010-2012 Programme Leader M.A. Communication Design
B.A. 3rd year Graphic Design pathway leader
2005 - 2011 Lecturer in Graphic Design
University of Salford
3rd year co-ordinator
Tutor 2nd year B.A.
Tutor M.A. Communication Design
98 -05 - Part-time lecturer, Salford University.
computer demonstrator for level 1 and 2 hnd
lecturer in graphic design, typography and visual practice
level 1 - 3 degree
2009-2011 External Blackpool & the Fylde B.A. Graphic Design
2011-2012 New year appointment
2012-2015 External BA Graphic Design Liverpool John Moores
Research Interests
Social media and promotion for creative industries, marketing
and development of packaging and cover design within music
industry.
Typography and photography, built environments.
Qualifications and Memberships
BA Graphic Design -1995
MA Communication Design - 1996
Member of Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Media & Social Sciences
From December 2010 to September 2010.
Member of School: School of Art & Design
From December 2010 to present.
Full Member of Research Centre: Creative Technology &
Communications
From December 2010 to present.
B11AB level national certificate for personal licence holders.
Publications
'HOME- Cornerhouse Exhibition', exhibited at: Cornerhouse ,
Manchester, England, from 01/06/2012 to 10/07/2012.
'Paul Heaton confesses all', in: Guardian, Guardian Guide, ,
May 2011.
'Christmas By Colour Raw Design', in: Creative Review#,
December 2010.
'http://www.subvertmagazine.com/blog/new-orders-peter-hook/',
Subvert#Peter Hook, Joy Division & New Order Legend On
Keeping Control Of Your Career & Creative Freedom, pp.null.
'UNCONVENTIONal WOMEN 31- The aesthetics of music',
Exhibited at: Unconvention Women, Manchester, England,
From 04/03/2012 To 04/03/2012.
'Un/CONVENTION-Aesthetics of Music', Exhibited at:
UN/CONVENTION FACTORY, MACCLESFIELD, ENGLAND,
From 08/05/10 To 08/05/10.
Filmed interview for Dutty Lingo Thursday 23 August 2012 The
Tate Modern Oli Tanks London.