Mr Paul Van Opdenbosch

Biography

Paul is a lecturer within the school of creative practice whose research and teaching focus on experimental practices incorporating emerging technologies, Real-time Animation, Virtual Production, World Building and Technical Arts.

He is leading the development of virtual production capability within the school of creative practice, enabling an array of new production methods and opportunities to tell stories using Virtual Production. Paul’s commitment to virtual production has seen some of the first uses of Motion Capture, Real-Time filmmaking and In-Camera Visual effects occur in both teaching and research within the school of creative practice at QUT.

He has a background in Experimental and Abstract Animation for large-scale projection and live performance, creating several experiences working in multidisciplinary teams while also working as an independent 3D Artist and Animator using more traditional production processes. Paul is also an experienced Motion Capture Technician and Animator with over 8 years of experience running performance capture sessions and applying movement data in a number of different creative outcomes.

Paul has over 13 years of experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of Animation, Games, Visual Arts and Design. His approach to teaching and learning is based on theories of Andragogy and constructivist approaches to learning such as problem-based and practice-based experimentation. Paul believes in positioning students at the centre of the learning experience, allowing them to be active participants in the learning process. He has also engaged in course design and recreation processes for Animation and Games disciplines by being a key member in leading the development of ‘Situated Creative Practice’ of a new pedagogical approach to final year capstone projects, enabling students from nine study areas within the BFA to work in cross-disciplinary project teams on industry connected outcomes.