Education
Kate Leiper and Sandy Andrew organised
the construction of a giant beanstalk for “The Big
Draw” at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, in October
2006.
"Tell me and I'll forget,
Show me and I'll remember,
Involve me and I'll understand".
Chinese Proverb
Experience
1997-2004 Part-time lecturer at Edinburgh
College of Art
- Interior Design
- Exhibition design
- Theatre set design
- Interpretive design
On completion of my Masters degree,
I was invited to join the staff at Edinburgh College of
Art (Dept of Interior Design), as a part-time lecturer.
My responsibilities included setting, monitoring and assessing
first year projects, second and third year ‘Second
Subject’ projects, monitoring final year research,
with some postgraduate teaching required. This course focused
heavily on finding new uses for old buildings.
I have recently completed a TEFL qualification
which will extend my skills and allow me to teach architectural
and design English to foreign students.
Student teaching practice
1976 – 1978. Middlesex Polytechnic
(New College of Speech & Drama)
London University Diploma in Dramatic Art (Theatre Set Design)
LUDDA
Lord Howard De Walden Theatre prize for Set Design.
• Experienced gained – TIE
(Theatre in Education) touring London primary schools.
The Importance of Interpretive Design
“…Good interpretation helps
visitors to explore and understand a little more about the
places they visit. In doing so, it adds depth to tourists’
experience, making a visit something more than just a trip
to see the sights"
A Sense of Place by James Carter
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What is
interpretation?
- Interpretation is communication…
- Interpretation is about telling
a story…
- Interpretation is a vital part
of how people experience the places they visit -
our towns and countryside, our historic sites and
monuments, our museums and galleries.
- Good interpretation will leave
your visitors feeling connected, inspired and alive
with curiosity. They will understand your site or
collection better. They will enjoy themselves more
and are more likely to return (or at least tell
their friends and family to visit).
Extract with permission from Scottish
Natural Heritage
For more information on interpretive
design and good practice guidelines please visit the
Scottish Natural Heritage website www.snh.org.uk
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