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Joshua
- Rate $142
- Response 1h

$142/hr
1st lesson free
- Drawing
- Art and Design
- Art School Preparation
- Art Exam Preparation
PhD Art Lecturer: Inclusive Art Mentorship & Coaching from GCSE/A-Level Portfolios to PhD
- Drawing
- Art and Design
- Art School Preparation
- Art Exam Preparation
Lesson location
Recommended
Joshua is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Joshua
I offer a highly specialised, person-centred approach to art education, creative research, and portfolio development. Traditional academic structures—from secondary school classrooms to rigid undergraduate and postgraduate degree frameworks—frequently fail creative thinkers who do not fit standard institutional boxes. Whether it manifests as disengagement and behavioural friction in younger students or research paralysis, theoretical confusion, and structural roadblocks for BA, MA, and PhD candidates, standard educational systems often confuse or suppress individual voice. My teaching methodology treats non-traditional, non-linear, and individual ways of thinking not as barriers, but as vital assets for creative and scholarly innovation.
As a university lecturer with 13 years of higher-education teaching experience at top London art schools—frequently covering senior academic staff roles, course-leader responsibilities, and unit design—I hold a BFA, an MFA, and a PhD in Art and Design. My practice spans studio fine art (painting, drawing, printmaking), graphic design, digital media, and critical theory. Whether guiding a young student through competitive GCSE/A-Level portfolio preparation or mentoring undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral candidates through complex dissertation writing and thesis architecture, I provide a clear, empathetic, and structured framework for success
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Teaching Methodology: The "Problem-Posing" Framework
Traditional tutoring focuses on passive imitation. My approach focuses on empowered agency and critical problem-solving.
For GCSE & A-Level Students, I strip away exclusionary academic friction, replacing confusion with structured visual blueprints, step-by-step formulas, and personalised diagnostic tools. I help students unlock their unique artistic voice, transform studio practice into rigorous research, and build stand-out portfolios for elite art and design school entries.
For BA, MA & PhD Students: I specialise in demystifying high-level critical theory, research methodologies, and dissertation architecture. I help advanced researchers formulate original research questions, structure complex literature reviews, apply analytical frameworks, and align studio output with theoretical rigour.
What a Typical Session Looks Like
Sessions are tailored around the student's immediate goals and long-term trajectory:
[1] Diagnostic Check-In (10 mins): Reviewing recent progress, identifying creative blocks, and establishing a clear focus for the session. Targeted
[2] Studio/Theoretical Workshop (35 mins): Deep-dive work—whether that involves hands-on portfolio refinement, unpacking critical texts, or editing dissertation chapters line-by-line. Actionable
[3] Roadmap (15 mins): Synthesising key takeaways and leaving the student with a clear, step-by-step milestone plan for their independent work before the next meeting.
Sessions are typically 60 minutes long, with extended 90-minute or 2-hour intensive research blocks available for advanced portfolio projects and thesis development.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Joshua was one of my MA final project advisors and mentored us for almost six months. His guidance was incredibly valuable throughout the project, especially whenever we felt stuck or unsure about our next steps. He helped us choose the right research methods and tools, clearly explained how to use them, and supported us in applying them effectively throughout the project.
Working with Joshua was always engaging and enjoyable. He brought a great balance of knowledge, curiosity and humour to our sessions, making the whole process feel both supportive and inspiring. It was a pleasure working with him, and I really appreciated all his support throughout the project.I have worked with Joshua for the past 4 years, co-teaching and co-supervising tertiary students' major projects. Joshua's teaching methods make even the most daunting of topics relatable and understandable. Students find him easy to work with and always leave his sessions feeling supported and more confident in their creative abilities and project work.
I’ve lectured alongside Josh for 5 years at one of the UK’s leading universities.
Josh is amazing at decoding the academic landscape and supporting students to reach their goals and meet their learning outcomes.
When I found myself stuck with my post-grad research, the first person I messaged was Josh, and I am happy to say I graduated in the summer of 2026.Josh recently worked with a group of young people in our organisation and was great with them. He treated them with the utmost respect and gave them a platform to have their voices heard.
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Rates
Rate
- $142
Pack prices
- 5h: $590
- 10h: $1298
free lessons
The first lesson with Joshua will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $118/h
Details
Tiered Pricing Structure:
GCSE & A-Level (Secondary Education)
Online: £60 / hour
In-Person: £80 / hour
Focus: Portfolio preparation, exam technique, stripping away exclusionary academic friction, and unlocking creative confidence.
Undergraduate & Postgraduate (BA / MA)
Online: £80 / hour
In-Person: £100 / hour
Focus: Studio project guidance, unit assignment architecture, and dissertation/thesis writing support.
Doctoral Level (PhD)
Online: £100 / hour
In-Person: £120 / hour
Focus: Doctoral thesis architecture, high-level methodology mapping, literature reviews, and viva preparation.
Structured Package Tiers
5-Session Intensive Block:
GCSE / A-Level: £300 (Online) | £400 (In-Person)
BA / MA: £400 (Online) | £500 (In-Person)
PhD Level: £500 (Online) | £600 (In-Person)
10-Session Transformation Package:
GCSE / A-Level: £600 (Online) | £800 (In-Person)
BA / MA: £800 (Online) | £1,000 (In-Person)
PhD Level: £1,000 (Online) | £1,200 (In-Person)
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