Keynote

I have published 2 sole-authored books, edited 8 books and contributed chapters to 15. I have published over 35 articles in refereed journals and 13 research reports.
I have been an active member of professional associations. I served as President of the National Society of Art and Design Education (NSEAD) from 1991-3. I was World Councillor of the |International Society for Education through Art (InSEA) from 1984-91 and Vice-President from 1999-2002.
I was Editorial Board member of the Journal of Art & Design Education from 1991-3. I edited the Newsletter for the International Society for Education through Art from 1982-7 and am founder-editor of The International Journal of Education through Art.
I am well-known internationally for my work in my specialist field. I have delivered around 20 keynote papers at academic conferences and invited guest lectures at universities in The Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, Sweden, France, Japan and Taiwan.
My professional advice about assessment, curriculum and research in art and design is sought. I was a member of the HK Accreditation Council from 1991-2017 and have acted as consultant for UNESCO and The Getty Foundation. I was a panel member for the Finnish Academy Research Awards in 2009 and 2010 and International Adviser for the Centre for Asian Art Education, Capital Normal University, Beijing from 2004-2011. From 2011-2014, I was Chief Examiner for the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Visual Arts.