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Mr Glenn Henderson

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Position Lecturer
School of Creative Arts
The University of Newcastle, Australia
Office AT29, Fine Art

Biography

Glenn Henderson is an artist educator currently teaching sculpture, drawing and painting. His personal research revolves around drawing having three dimensional possibilities. This investigation involves multidisciplinary approaches to artmaking including sound and time-based installation.

Qualifications

  • Master of Fine Art, University of Newcastle, 2009
  • Graduate Diploma of Art, Newcastle College of Advanced Education, 1981
  • Diploma of Art, Newcastle College of Advanced Education, 1980

Research

Research keywords

  • Installation
  • Sound
  • Space

Research expertise

Research into the spatialisation of drawing, utilising sound as an integral element of three dimensional composition.

This research will provide new knowledge in relation to the understanding of sound in both urban and rural spaces, it will be of assistance particularly in architectural spaces and in the creation of a healthy sound environment which will be beneficial for the users of such spaces.

Collaboration

1996 ARC Grant, Iconography of Newcastle, with Gilchrist and Nikoleski

Fields of Research

Code Description Percentage
130201 Creative Arts, Media And Communication Curriculum And Pedagogy 100

Invitations

Visiting fellow
Leeds University UK, United Kingdom (Visiting Fellow Leeds University 2005)
2005

Administrative

Administrative expertise

I have co-ordinated various areas within my School including three and two dimensional studies. I have also co-ordinated the Honours students and run the School Gallery .


Teaching

Teaching keywords

  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Sculpture

Teaching expertise

I am proficient in teaching sculptural techniques, drawing , painting and printmaking. I am also very familiar with the contemporary art context and can provide my students with an understanding of this.