Dr.

 Tim  Long,  Senior  Lecturer,  Digital  Media  Programme  Director    

School  of  Media,  Art  and  Design,  Canterbury  Christ  Church  University  
 
Dr.  Tim  Long  
 
Education  
2007-­‐2012   PhD  (part  time),  Slade  School  of  Fine  Art,  University  College,  London.  
Thesis  title,  ‘Material  Thinking  in  Art:  subject,  object  and  the  
subjectile'  
1982-­‐85   MA  Fine  Art  Royal  College  of  Art,  London  
1978-­‐81   BA  Hons  Fine  Art  Saint  Martin's  School  of  Art,  London  (1st)  
1977-­‐78   Foundation  studies,  Central  School  of  Art  and  Design,  London  
 
Career  history  
2003  -­‐       Senior  Lecturer,  Department  of  Media,  Art  and  Design,      
    Canterbury  Christ  Church  University.  Digital  Media  Programme    
    Director  since  2007.  
2002  –  2003   Lecturer,  Ffotogallery,  Cardiff.  I  designed  and  ran  evening      
    classes  in  photography,  digital  imaging  and  web  design.  
1998  –  2002   Research  Fellow,  Digital  Fine  Art  Practice,  University  of  Wales  
Institute,  Cardiff.  My  contract  ran  for  four  years.  My  responsibilities  
included:    
• Working  closely  with  staff  to  enable  them  to  integrate  digital  media  
into  their  practical  research,    
• Working  with  research-­‐active  staff  to  raise  their  profiles  for  the  2001  
RAE  submission,  
• Designing  a  website  featuring  practical  work  by  staff,  
• Teaching  on  the  undergraduate  programmes.  

1985-­‐1998   I  worked  as  a  practicing  artist,  exhibiting  my  work  regularly.  I    

    helped  to  run  a  print  workshop  for  artists  in  London.    
1996     Artist  in  residence  (3  months)  Sevenoaks  School,  Kent.  
1993  –  1996   Lecturer,  painting  evening  classes,  Camden  Arts  Centre,      
    London.  I  designed  and  ran  art  evening  classes  for  the  public.  
1977  –  78   Apprentice  model  maker  at  Pentagram  Design,  London.  I  worked  for  
the  architect  Theo  Crosby  and  designer  Kenneth  Grange.  
 
Research  
My  practice  based  research  embraces  hybrid  processes  that  integrate  digital  media  
with  physical  objects.  I  use  my  works  in  multimedia  and  collaborative  performances  
settings  at  live  events,  and  also  in  public  and  private  gallery  settings.    
My  images  and  sculptural  work  have  been  exhibited  at  the  Royal  Academy  in  London  
and  at  the  Newcastle  International  Print  Biennale.  In  2012  I  was  invited  to  contribute  
to  a  series  of  papers  and  presentations  as  part  of  the  research/practice  conference  
organised  by  the  European  Artists  Research  Network  (EARN)  at  documenta13  in  
Kassell,  Germany.  
 
My  research  responds  the  questions  concerning  the  relationship  between  subject  
and  object.  The  objects  I  make,  whether  physical,  virtual,  or  hybrid,  seek  to  engage  
the  viewer  actively,  and  to  provoke  a  subjective  response.  During  this  process  the  

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Dr.  Tim  Long,  Senior  Lecturer,  Digital  Media  Programme  Director    
School  of  Media,  Art  and  Design,  Canterbury  Christ  Church  University  
 
notion  of  the  ‘subjectile’,  which  is  both  subject  and  object  combined,  arguably  
emerges.  
 
My  research  outputs  include  films,  sculpture,  drawings  and  print.  My  working  
processes  employ  digital  media  extensively  for  sketching,  mock-­‐ups,  and  for  
broadcasting  news  on  his  work.  
 
My  research  interests  are  hybrid  and  span  both  theory  and  practice,  and  the  
analogue  and  digital  realms:  
 
• The  creative  uses  of  digital  media,  
• The  role  of  ‘traditional’,  pre-­‐digital  art  practice  in  the  digital  age  
• The  history  and  theory  of  art  since  1900,  especially  in  relation  to  the  changing  
uses  of  technologies  for  creative  purposes,  
• Antonin  Artaud’s  writings  and  graphic  works,  
• Digital  media  in  experimental  art,  sound  and  live  performance  applications,  
Physical  computing  and  multimedia  performance  
 
Knowledge  exchange  
As  an  organiser  and  contributor  to  numerous  events  with  external  audiences,  my  
research  has  established  ways  developing  strategic  partnerships  with  organisations  
such  as  the  award-­‐winning  Free  Range  Music,  film  and  poetry  events.    
 
The  public  reach  of  my  art  works  enabled  visitors  to  the  Royal  Academy  Summer  
show  during  2010  and  2012  (132,926  visitors)  the  opportunity  to  see  his  works.  
 
‘Nerve  Scales’,  an  event  that  I  designed  and  organised  in  2014  was  the  result  of  a  
collaboration  between  academic  colleagues,  actors,  musicians  and  Phd  students.  I  
presented  sound  generation  devices  that  integrate  customised  programming,  
commercial  music  software,  microprocessors  and  hand-­‐made  objects.  
 
Funding  
2015   Internal  funding  for  a  physical  computing  research  project.  Using  
programmable  microcontrollers  (arduino),  electric  guitars,  and  hand-­‐made  
instruments,  the  project  was  presented  at  #digibury  on  14  October  2015.  
 
2013     Futures  Initiative  Funding  to  conduct  a  project  with  students  using  ipads  and  
an  online  database  recording  their  carbon  footprints.  The  funding  also  paid  
for  wearable  health  monitors,  that  have  enabled  students  to  monitor  their  
health,  and  food  consumption.  
 
2011     Application  for  a  Leverhulme  artist  in  residence  project.  The  application  was  
short-­‐listed,  but  eventually  was  not  taken  further.  
 
2007-­‐2009  
Research  Informed  teaching  bid  of  £17,000  won  by  Tim  Long  and  Bryan  
Hawkins.  The  bid  was  awarded  to  conduct  collaborative  work  investigating  

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Dr.  Tim  Long,  Senior  Lecturer,  Digital  Media  Programme  Director    
School  of  Media,  Art  and  Design,  Canterbury  Christ  Church  University  
 
the  roles  of  traditional  and  contemporary  technologies  for  the  creation  of  
media  projects  in  practice  related  research,  and  their  application  and  
dissemination  to  teaching.  
 
Teaching  and  subject  expertise  teaching  fields,  professional  bodies,  partnership  
activity  
2016   Panel  chair,  Hull  College,  Revalidation  of  BA  Hons  Games  Design.  
 
2015  -­‐  16    
  Organising  Committee  member  and  panel  chair  for  the  annual  Meccsa  
  conference  hosted  by  Canterbury  Christ  Church  University  5-­‐8  January  2016.  
 
2014     External  Examiner,  Open  University  revalidation  of  the  MA  Creative  Design  
for  Digital  Cultures,  Utrecht  School  of  the  Arts,  Netherlands.  
 
2014     ‘Dada  at  King’s’,  with  Dr.  Andy  Birtwistle,  27  January  2014  performance  of  
dada  texts,  music  and  new  pieces.  
 
2011    and  2013      
Exhibitions  of  artworks  at  the  Old  Lookout  Gallery,  Broadstairs,  having  been  
selected  by  the  organisers,  including  a  colleaugue,  Dr.  Karen  Shepherdson.  
The  exhibition  offered  the  opportunity  for  practical  research  to  be  
encountered  by  new  audiences.  
 
I  have  established  links  with  professional  design  companies  in  Kent  who  have  visited  
Canterbury  to  present  to  students.  These  include:  
https://www.deeson.co.uk/  
http://www.gforces.co.uk/  
http://www.nexush.com/  
http://www.sleepinggiantmedia.co.uk/  
 
I  am  second  supervisor  for  a  PhD  student  researching  the  uses  of  technologies  in  
teaching,  and  supervise  MA  Research  students.  I  am  also  also  involved  in  delivering  
lectures,  seminars  and  workshops  on  practice-­‐based  research  to  post-­‐graduates.  
 
Teaching  and  subject  expertise  
I  currently  convene  and  teach  these  modules:  
• Introduction  to  Digital  Creative  Practice  
• Digital  Imaging  
• Web  Design  
• Digital  Entrepreneurship  
• Individual  Creative  Practice  
• Individual  Study  
 
My  subject  expertise  covers  teaching  technical  topics  including  web  design,  digital  
imaging  and  multimedia  production.  I  supervise  final  year  BA  dissertations  and  
oversee  practical  projects  for  final  year  students.  Tim  also  runs  practice  based  

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Dr.  Tim  Long,  Senior  Lecturer,  Digital  Media  Programme  Director    
School  of  Media,  Art  and  Design,  Canterbury  Christ  Church  University  
 
research  seminars  for  post-­‐graduate  students.  Tim  is  particularly  committed  to,  and  
interested  in,  conceptual  development  for  practical  projects  and  related  creative  
strategies,  and  facilitating  group  work  for  presentations  and  assessments.  These  
skills  also  encourage  students  to  consider  the  professional  perspectives  and  their  
application  after  graduation.  
I  directed  the  validation  of  a  new  Digital  Media  single  honours  BA  pathway,  and  the  
revalidation  of  the  combined  honours  Digital  Media,  during  the  academic  year  2013-­‐  
14.  In  collaboration  with  colleagues  I  am  drawing  up  plans  for  a  new  BA  Hons  
programme  titled  ‘Media  Arts’.  
 
I  am  also  involved  with  future  planning  for  IT  computer  suites  for  the  School  of  
Media,  Art  and  Design.  As  demand  for  technical  teaching  on  more  programmes  has  
increased,  the  School  is  evolving  a  strategy  that  effectively  accommodates  these  
needs.  I  am  committed  to  sharing  his  skills  and  interests  in  this  area  to  assist  this  
transition.  
 
Selected  exhibitions  and  performances  
2014     ‘Nerve  Scales’,  a  multimedia  public  performance,  part  of  the  Free  Range  
  season  of  events  at  Mrs  Jones’  Kitchen,  Canterbury    
  http://www.free-­‐range.co/  
 
2013     Canterbury  Exchange,  University  galleries  of  Illinois  State  Uinversity,  Normal,  
Il  USA  
 
2012     'Will  Alsop  +  A  Few  More  Friends:  Something  Stolen'.  Testbed1,  London  
 
2012     Royal  Academy  of  Arts  Summer  Exhibition,  London  
 
2011     'Mrs  Darling’s  Kiss',  Arch  402  Gallery,  London  
The  Old  Lookout  Gallery,  Broadstairs  
 
2010     Herbert  Read  Gallery,  University  of  Creative  Arts,  Canterbury  
 
2010     Two  art  works  were  selected  for  the  Royal  Academy  of  Arts  Summer  
Exhibition  in  London  
 
2009     International  Northern  Print  Biennale,  Newcastle  upon  Tyne  
 
2008     ‘Ghosts  and  Grotesques’,  Sydney  Cooper  Gallery,  Canterbury.  
 
2008     Royal  Academy  of  Arts  Summer  Exhibition  
 
2006       ‘Young  Curators’,  Oriel  Davies  Gallery,  Newtown,  Wales  
 
2005     Short  film  ‘The  Splitting’,  screened  at  the  2  Days  Later  film  competition,  
Margate.  Awarded  prize  for  ‘best  sound’.  
 

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Dr.  Tim  Long,  Senior  Lecturer,  Digital  Media  Programme  Director    
School  of  Media,  Art  and  Design,  Canterbury  Christ  Church  University  
 
2005       ‘Super8’,  exhibition  of  super8  films,  G39,  Cardiff,  2005  
 
2004     ‘Cohabitation’,  Tactile  Bosch,  Cardiff  
 
2003     Oriel  Canfas  Gallery,  Cardiff  
 
2002     ‘Grammar  of  the  Grotesque’,  Howard  Gardens  Gallery,  Cardiff  
 
2001     London  Contemporary  Art  Fair  
Eagle  Gallery,  London,  (solo  show)  
Glynn  Vivian  Art  Gallery,  Swansea,      
Arcade  III,  touring  UK  and  Russia  
 
2000     Avivson  Gallery,  Paris  
Cardiff  Bay  Arts  Trust  Galllery,  Cardiff  
 
1989     Frith  Street  Gallery,  London,  (solo  show)  
 
1988     Pomeroy  Purdy  Gallery,  London  
 
Publications  and  research  outputs  
2008     ‘Ghosts  and  Grotesques’  Publisher:  Department  of  Media  -­‐  Canterbury  Christ  
Church  University,  ISBN  0955923808  
 
2003     ‘Imaging  Wales’,  Seren  Books,  page  62,  ISBN  1-­‐85411-­‐349-­‐6  
 
2002     ‘Digital  Deliverance’,  Tim  Long  interviewed  by  Mike  Sims  in  Printmaking  
Today,  volume  11,  No.  4  page  19,  ISSN  09069253  
 
2002     ‘Grammar  of  the  Grotesque’  Tim  Long  and  Huw  Jones,  catalogue  for  
exhibition  at  the  Howard  Gardens  Gallery,  Cardiff.  Catalogue,  ISBN  09541611  
 
2002     'Six  contemporary  printmakers  in  Wales',  Catalogue  for  group  exhibition  at  
Llantarnam  Grange  Arts  Centre,  ISBN  095  3993817  
 
Papers  and  conference  presentations  
2016   I  am  organising  a  series  of  performance  lectures  during  March  and  April  to  
celebrate  the  centenary  of  Dada.  
 
2015   ‘Bodies,  hybrids  and  fluxes:  there  are  no  mistakes’,  Glitch  Symposium,  Centre  
for  Practice  Based  Research  in  the  Arts,  School  of  Media,  Art  and  Design.  I  co-­‐
organised  the  conference.  
 
2015   Tim  Long:  ‘The  Object  Says  It  All  -­‐  Intertextuality  in  Artistic  Practice’.    
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk-­‐58Lu-­‐LSE  
  Centre  for  Practice  Based  Research  in  the  Arts  
  Performance  lecture  at  the  Sidney  Cooper  Gallery,  Canterbury  

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Dr.  Tim  Long,  Senior  Lecturer,  Digital  Media  Programme  Director    
School  of  Media,  Art  and  Design,  Canterbury  Christ  Church  University  
 
 
2012     'Doing  Research  EARN@dOCUMENTA(13)'  Presentation  of  research  at  Kassel,  
Germany,  during  documenta(13).  I  was  invited  to  contribute  to  a  series  of  
papers  and  presentations  as  part  of  the  research/practice  conference  
organised  by  the  European  Artists  Research  Network  (EARN).  
http://www.artresearch.eu  
 
2012     ‘Rebel  with  a  cause:  Antonin  Artaud  and  a  revolution  in  poetic  language’  
Canterbury  Christ  Church  University,  Faculty  of  Arts  and  Humanities  Annual  
Conference,  'Rebels,  Rioters,  Revolutionaries'  
 
2011     ‘Politics,  Poetics  and  Practice:  New  paradigms  for  theory-­‐practice  interchange  
in  creative  media  production’,  Department  of  Media,  Canterbury  Christ  
Church  University  http://www.theory-­‐practice.net/theory-­‐
practice/TL_abstract.html  
 
2010     'AETHER  Journal  of  Media  Geography',  'A  Relay  of  Joy',  co-­‐written  with  Dr.  
Charles  Travis,  University  of  Dublin.  http://tinyurl.com/bgs6y6v  
 
2009       Royal  Geographic  Society's  International  Conference,  Manchester  
 
2009     ‘Making  Sense:  For  an  Effective  Aesthetics’,  An  international,  interdisciplinary  
conference,  University  of  Cambridge  
 
2008     Demonstration  and  discussion  of  ‘A  relay  of  joy,  or  the  drawing  machine’,  
Digital  Resources  in  the  Arts  and  Humanities  Conference,  University  of  
Cambridge.  
 

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