Mark is a Lecturer in 3D Digital Art and programme leader for the MA Art in Science programme at Liverpool School of Art and Design. He is also a member of the Face Lab research group that explores faces and art-science applications. Mark trained as a medical artist, gaining his MSc in Medical Art from the University of Dundee, and specialises in visualising anatomy through 3D data acquisition, modelling and fabrication. His research focuses on the affordances that 3D digital technologies allow for both digital and haptic interaction with anatomical and cultural artefacts.
Mark is the host of Liverpool LASER Talks. LASER (Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous) is an international programme of evening gatherings that bring artists and scientists together for informal presentations and conversations on art, science and technology
As a member of the Face Lab research group, Mark’s 3D modelling, texturing and animation skills, alongside knowledge of CT data reconstruction practice, 3D scanning and 3D printing are used to aid in craniofacial reconstruction and for presentation of facial depictions to public audiences. Face Lab is part of the Institute of Art and Technology at Liverpool School of Art and Design. Face Lab focuses on digital creative research. Face Lab explores faces and art-science applications, including craniofacial analysis, 3D/4D facial depiction and animation, and forensic art, using state of the art technology.
Mark graduated with BA (Hons) Illustration with Animation from Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University and went on to specialise as a Medical Illustrator, having gained his MSc in Medical Art from the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, in collaboration with the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design at the University of Dundee. Medical Art is the study of anatomy, pathology, medicine and surgery with the aim of creating illustrations, animations, models and innovative designs that push the boundaries of education, communication and teaching with reliable accuracy.
Mark has previously worked as a Lecturer for the MSc Medical Art course at the University of Dundee. Module leader in Life Art, Medical Art 1 (Anatomical Illustration), Medical Art 2 (Surgical Illustration) and research project supervisor. https://www.dundee.ac.uk/study/pg/medical-art/
He has also worked as a Medical Illustrator and Digital Learning Technologist for the College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, School of Dentistry at the University of Dundee and Scottish Dental Education Online (SDEO) https://www.sdeo.ac.uk (an NHS Education for Scotland funded project) creating illustrations and visualisations to enhance student learning and for patient information material.
Mark is a professional member of the IMI (Institute of Medical Illustrators), BIOMAB (Biological and Medical Art Belgium), AEIMS (Association Européenne des Illustrateurs Medicaux et Scientifiques).
Degrees
– 2016, Liverpool John Moores University, UK, PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Distinction)
– 2010, University of Dundee, Scotland, MSc Medical Art
– 2009, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, BA (Hons) Illustration with Animation
Academic appointments
– Lecturer 3D Digital Art, Programme Leader MA Art in Science, Liverpool School of Art and Design, Liverpool John Moores University, 2018 – present
– Research and Teaching Assistant, Face Lab, MA Art in Science, Liverpool School of Art and Design, Liverpool John Moores University, 2016 – 2018
– Research Assistant, Face Lab, Liverpool School of Art and Design, Liverpool John Moores University, 2014 – 2016
– Digital Learning Technologist, College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, School of Dentistry, University of Dundee, 2013 – 2014
– Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) MSc Medical and Forensic Art, Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification in collaboration with Duncan on Jordanstone School of Art and Design, University of Dundee, 2012 – 2013
Postgraduate training
Postgraduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching in HE, United Kingdom, Liverpool John Moores University, 2015 – 2016
Contact:
Email: M.A.Roughley@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: +44151 904 1332
Social Media Links
Twitter:@mrk87 https://twitter.com/mrk87
Twitter:@FaceLabLJMU https://twitter.com/FaceLabLJMU
Twitter:@ArtinScienceMA https://twitter.com/ArtinScienceMA
