Luke Fawsitt

Technical Assistant - Resource Stores

Technical Services

I’m a technical Instructor with a background of documentary filmmaking and sound design. Before Becoming an alumni of Staffordshire University (Media production) I worked as a professional sous chef while juggling a part time job at BBC Derby as a production assistant – Here I quickly developed a passion for Audio/visual Media.

During my Time studying at Staffordshire university, I went on to Direct, Produce and shoot several award-winning Short films which are still being shown at film festivals circuits. After Graduating University, I worked freelance for numerous company’s around Manchester, Stoke and Nottingham as a camera assistant and Sound recordist.

In 2011 I was offered a job at Staffordshire University in the media centre as a technical assistant. In this role I continued to developed my skills in media, keeping up to date with latest cinema and camera technology along with gaining a passion for teaching. I am now fortunate enough to teach students on how to use technical resources in my current role as a technical instructor.

During my spare time I do voluntary work for the National Citizen Services (NCS)
Working with underprivileged/ low income 15-17 year olds to devolve their skills in media technologies (Photography and video) and then use those skills to create content for local charities - often making videos to raise awareness of or fundraise for a particular cause.

Academic qualifications

  • BA (Hons) Media Production, Staffordshire University

Teaching

  • Technical Instruction on Various Equipment from the Resource Store (High end cinema cameras, Lights & Grip equipment)
in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021