Emma Magnusson-Reid
Beechford,Tasmania
Summary
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sessional Lecturer- School of Creative Arts, Inveresk
University of Tasmania
2023.09 - Current
- Currently employed during semester periods as a sessional lecturer for the Drawing and Printmaking Department
- Providing delivery of in-class and online undergraduate academic content, teaching across various specialised drawing and printmaking techniques, providing interpersonal support and guidance to classes of diverse peoples, undertake assessment marking.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources
Museum Attendant – QVMAG
Launceston City Council
2022.10 - Current
- Currently employed as a casual Attendant for the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, supporting the day-to-day operations as front of house staff and gallery invigilator
- Work as part of a team within a large and diverse workforce
- Welcome and take queries from visiting public, undertake general gallery cleaning and exhibition maintenance, open and closure of sites
- Provided further support into the Education and Exhibitions departments
- Improved accessibility for diverse audiences by creating inclusive programming tailored to various age groups and cultural backgrounds.
Artist/Freelance Work
Self-employeed
2016.01 - Current
- Working in a freelance capacity offering arts tutoring and workshops throughout various Tasmanian institutions and schools
- Conducting artwork sales, exhibition installations, private art hanging, admin duties and project managing
- Producing written materials, delivering talks and lecturers
- Working within community projects
University Technical Officer- School of Creative Arts
University of Tasmania, Inveresk
2021.02 - 2024.02
- Employed during semester periods as studio technician across printmaking, photo-media and sculpture departments
- Working closely with students and staff offering technical and installation advice, supporting delivery of curriculum content
- Tutoring students across various art processes and digital skills in Adobe and Microsoft
- Providing upkeep of equipment and machinery, organising studios spaces, and ordering materials, processing payments, managing digital print lab. Supporting/undertaking transition and relocation from old to current site including auditing and set up of studios
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations and minimizing OH&S concerns for 'high risk' studio functioning
Front of House / Invigilator
MONA FOMA
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Employed as front-of-house staff for MONA FOMA festival in Launceston
- Providing customer service, invigilating art installations and large performance events across multiple sites around the city
- Processing tickets, managing crowds and enforcing Covid-19 compliance
Gallery Assistant
Gallery Pejean
2020.01 - 2021.03
- Employed as casual gallery assistant for commercial gallery, Pejean Gallery
- Provide assistance for day-to-day operations, conducting sales of artworks from exhibition space and stock room, handling/packaging artworks, supporting exhibition openings and running bar for public events.
Exhibition Internship
Institute of Marine and Arctic Studies IMAS (UTAS)
2017.07 - 2017.08
- Undertake exhibition installation and assisting NZ artist Anne Noble at the IMAS Gallery as part of the Australian Antarctic Arts program.
- Install wall based and digital artworks and exhibition lighting at IMAG Gallery, working closely with the artist and gallery staff.
Education
Honours of Fine Arts - Fine Arts
University of Tasmania
Launceston12.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS12.2017
Devonport Polytechnic - Certificate IV in Visual Arts -
TasTAFE
Devonport, TAS12.2013
Year 12 Certificate -
Hellyer College
Burnie, TAS12.2012
Skills
- Visual Art Creation
- Specialised Art Processes
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Organization
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Project planning and development
- Independent Worker / Team Player
- Adobe/Microsoft Suite
- Critical and Creative Thinking
Certification
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, 2023
- Workplace Fire Warden, 2022
- Project Management Certificate: Project Planning, 2021
- Working with Vulnerable People, 2021
- Certificate II in Hospitality - SIT20207- With BEST Community Development, 2013
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (TAS), 2013
References
- Dr. Jan Hogan, Head of Studio, Senior Lecturer in Printmaking & Drawing at the School of Creative Arts and Media, Supervisor/Colleague, 6226 4354
- Dr. Troy Ruffles, Senior Lecturer in Photo-Media at the School of Creative arts and Media, Inveresk, Honours Program Supervisor/ Current Colleague, 0427 173 456
Timeline
Sessional Lecturer- School of Creative Arts, Inveresk
University of Tasmania
2023.09 - Current
Museum Attendant – QVMAG
Launceston City Council
2022.10 - Current
University Technical Officer- School of Creative Arts
University of Tasmania, Inveresk
2021.02 - 2024.02
Front of House / Invigilator
MONA FOMA
2020.01 - 2022.01
Gallery Assistant
Gallery Pejean
2020.01 - 2021.03
Exhibition Internship
Institute of Marine and Arctic Studies IMAS (UTAS)
2017.07 - 2017.08
Artist/Freelance Work
Self-employeed
2016.01 - Current
Honours of Fine Arts - Fine Arts
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts
University of Tasmania
Devonport Polytechnic - Certificate IV in Visual Arts -
TasTAFE
Year 12 Certificate -
Hellyer College
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, 2023
- Workplace Fire Warden, 2022
- Project Management Certificate: Project Planning, 2021
- Working with Vulnerable People, 2021
- Certificate II in Hospitality - SIT20207- With BEST Community Development, 2013
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (TAS), 2013
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