Andrew Spackman
Year Graduated: 1995
CURRENT ROLE:
Senior Lecturer and course director for BA (Hons) Illustration and Graphics, Coventry University. Experimental electronic musician and artist.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Being played on Radio 3- Late Junction and BBC Radio 6 Music. Receiving music commission for Coventry City of Culture 2021.
HOW DID THE AUB COURSE PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR CAREER?:
‘The course both allowed me to pursue my creative ideas and passions, whilst wrapping a professional framework and process around it. In general, it was such a positive experience to be back in education as a mature student, and realise what my true potential could be. Every day on the course was exciting and an adventure and I achieved huge personal goals studying on it.’
ONE PIECE OF ADVICE:
‘Work hard, then work harder. Find out what you are passionate about and don’t be dissuaded.’