Lecturer
School of Arts and Humanities
Ian Cook joined the UCS Graphic Design team in 2003, after a twenty year career in print, publishing and graphic design. He lectures across levels four and five of the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course. Alongside lecturing roles, Ian is also level 5 year tutor.
Ian has a keen interest in contemporary media and communication and has been involved in digital design since the early 1990s. As a proportional member of the team, when not at UCS his time is divided between his career as a freelance Graphic Designer and a professional musician. He is currently the chairman of the Waveney Light Opera Group, owns and runs a recording studio in North Suffolk, performs in various bands and is involved in organising promotion and art direction of local music festivals.
Ian has a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design & Illustration, 1st class, and a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education.