Biography
& Personal Profile
Nigel Johnson is a UK based artist, researcher and academic. With a Fine Art background, his research interests include the nature of artificial intelligence, interactive systems, the macro-micro nature of the world and the role of human interaction and its impact upon the development and evolution of digital artefacts.
His research outputs and artworks range from large scale, real-time installations to the development of software toolsets as well as academic publications. Johnson’s work has been widely exhibited in the UK, Europe and internationally.
He holds a 1st class Honours degree in Fine Art from Liverpool and a postgraduate degree in Experimental Media, from the Slade School of Art, University College London (UCL).
Nigel Johnson was born in West Yorkshire in 1957.
Education
& Career
1987 - 2015
University of Dundee
Duncan of Jordanstone
College of Art & Design
2015 -
2010 - 2014
2008
2008
2007
2004
2000
1995 - 2000
1993 - 2000
1993 - 1994
1987 - 1995
1983 - 1987
Robert Gordon University
1979 -1981
University College London
Appointed Emeritus Professor
Director of Research Degrees, DJCAD
Research Leader Media & Art, DJCAD
Acting Dean of Research
Personal Chair of Interactive Arts
Faculty Research Studies Co-ordinator
Reader in Interactive Media
Senior Lecturer, School of TV and Imaging
Depute Head, School of TV and Imaging
Course Director PG Dip. Electronic Imaging
Lecturer Computer Imaging and Animation
Lecturer in Fine Art (Sculpture), Grays School of Art
Higher Diploma in Fine Art, Slade School of Fine Art
1976 -1979
Liverpool Polytechnic
B.A. (Honours),1st class, Fine Art
1975 -1976
Perceval Whitely, Halifax
Foundation Course