Tom Rush

Lecturer

Digital, Tech, Innovation & Business

With a specialism in animatronics and prosthetic make-up, I spent the early part of my career as a freelance special effects artist and prop maker for TV and Film, eventually opening my own studio (Creaturehut).

As an independent creative I achieved success as a designer toy artist debuting work internationally at the Singapore Toy festival (Pop Toy Show), Running a successful Kickstarter (Fear of the Deep) and routinely appearing at conventions (MCM Comic Con, Toycon, Horrorcon).

With commercial projects that range from children’s illustration to realistic horror sculptures and the production of miniatures, My skillset allows for a broad overview of the concept pipeline as well as how it differs between industries.

https://www.artstation.com/tom_rush

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Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

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Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

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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

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