Mr Chris Lawrence
Learning Designer
Learning and Teaching (Design and Natural History Illustration)
Career Summary
Biography
Designer | Educator | Communicator | Problem-Solver
Higher Education Experience
For over 20 years I have been engaged with the tertiary education sector in almost every aspect of teaching and learning. I served as an academic for ten years teaching and researching in the field of Visual Communication and Graphic Design and a spent another 6 years contributing to the wider university body as a Learning Designer. My approach to teaching and learning capitalises on the principles of Context-Based Learning and the practical application of knowledge. I have designed and delivered workshops and training for course design for academics and other teaching staff, right through to entire course and program reviews and re-design projects. These projects straddle the full breadth of tertiary education delivery modes (face-to-face, online and blended) and prioritise the ability to create clear learning outcomes and ensure that learning pathways are effective and enjoyable for students and teachers alike.
Since completing a research Masters in Education in the field of Learning Design, I have become keenly aware of how technology and instruction intertwine in adult learning settings. Titled, ‘Designing Lecture Presentations Using Cognitive Load Theory and Visual Communication Principles’, my thesis describes how academics employ multimedia tools in their teaching and the effect their practices have on authentic learning.
Research Expertise
Visual Communication and Graphic Design Principles, Cognitive Load Theory
Teaching Expertise
Visual Communication & Graphic Design Principles, Visual Communication & Graphic Design Technology, Digital Illustration, Web Design and Interactivity, Design Studio Professional Practice, Animation and 3D Modeling
Administrative Expertise
Online info systems & database admin, Plagiarism & academic integrity in Design, Policy & constitutional development, Event organisation
Collaborations
I have published on the topics of game design, aesthetics and sematics, retrospective technology, design critiques and visual conceptual development. I am also a member of a cross-institutional team of academics involved in an OLT funded research project investigating non-textual plagiarism.
Qualifications
- Master of Education, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Design (Graphic), University of Newcastle
- Graduate Certificate Practice of Tertiary Teaching, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Design Drawing
- Design Education
- Digital Illustration
- Game Design
- Graphic Design Principles
- Instructional Design
- Pedagogy
- Student Engagement
- Visual Communication Technology
Professional Experience
Membership
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| Member - Design in Education Council Australia (DECA) | Design in Education Council Australia (DECA) Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Conference (6 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Simon, Cook B, Minichiello M, Lawrence C, 'Academic integrity: differences between design assessments and essays', Proceedings of DRS 2014: Design s Big Debates, Umeå, Sweden (2014) [E1] | Nova | |||
| 2013 |
Lawrence CL, Dickinson MR, 'Documenting Verbal Critiques in Design Education', Critique 2013 Conference Proceedings, Adelaide, South Australia (2013) [E1]
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Nova | |||
| 2007 |
Lawrence CC, Dickinson MR, Chalup SK, 'Designing charm: Harnessing the affective power of form in robotic development', ConnectED'07, International Conference of Design Education. Proceedings, Sydney (2007) [E1]
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Nova | |||
| 2007 | Lawrence CC, Dunstan RM, 'A case in point: Addressing attention to detail in design education', ConnectED 2007: International Conference on Design Education. Proceedings, Sydney (2007) [E1] | ||||
| 2006 | Lawrence CC, 'Take a Load Off: Cognitive Considerations for Game Design', Procedings of the 3rd Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment, Perth (2006) [E1] | ||||
| 2005 | Lawrence CC, 'A World Of Your Own: A Constructivistic Learning environment', Research Higher Degree Students Congress June 2004, University of Newcastle (2005) [E2] | ||||
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Creative Work (3 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Lawrence CC, D: Brief - Watt Space Exhibition, Watt Space Gallery, Newcastle (2003) [J2] | ||
| 2003 | Lawrence CC, D:Brief - Intrados Exhibition, Intrados Gallery, Newcastle (2003) [J2] | ||
| 2003 | Lawrence CC, D: Brief - Rocketart Exhibition, Rocketart Gallery, Newcastle (2003) [J2] |
Report (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Simon, Cook B, Sheard J, Johnson C, Carbone A, Lawrence C, Minichiello M, 'Plagiarism and related issues in assessments not involving text', Office for Learning & Teaching, 36 (2015) |
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 3 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $203,102 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20121 grants / $201,000
Plagiarism and related issues in assessments not involving text$201,000
Funding body: Office for Learning and Teaching
| Funding body | Office for Learning and Teaching |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor .. Simon, Professor Mario Minichiello, Mr Roger Quinn, Mr Chris Lawrence |
| Scheme | Commissioned Strategic Projects |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2012 |
| Funding Finish | 2013 |
| GNo | G1200799 |
| Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
| Category | 1CS |
| UON | Y |
20071 grants / $652
ConnectED 2007, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 8/7/2007 - 12/7/2007$652
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Mr Chris Lawrence |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2007 |
| Funding Finish | 2007 |
| GNo | G0187901 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20061 grants / $1,450
Joint International Conference on CyberGames and Interactive Entertainment 2006 (CGIE2006), Esplanade Hotel Fremantle WA, 4-6 December 2006$1,450
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Mr Chris Lawrence |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2006 |
| Funding Finish | 2006 |
| GNo | G0186960 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
Mr Chris Lawrence
Position
Learning Designer
Learning Design and Teaching Innovation
Learning and Teaching
Academic Division
Focus area
Design and Natural History Illustration
Contact Details
| chris.lawrence@newcastle.edu.au |
Office
| Room | LC-126 |
|---|---|
| Building | Language Centre |
| Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |