Biography

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• Zia, R., 2019. The Digital Photograph as a Craft Object. In: Fourteenth International Conference on the Arts in Society 19/06/2019 Lisbon, Portugal.
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• Zia, R., 2019. Visualisation for Digital Multi-Shot Photography. In: Weinel, J., Bowen, J.P., Diprose, G., Lambert, N., eds. Electronic Visualisation and the Arts Conference 2019 08/07/2019 London. Proceedings of EVA London 2019, 330-335 BCS London.
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• Zia, R., 2018. Rehan's Zone System. In: Electronic Visualisation and the Arts 10/07/2018 London.
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• Zia, R., 2018. New technologies, same look - Crafting high dynamic range photographs to create a classical oil painting look. In: Thirteenth International Conference on The Arts in Society 27/06/2018 Vancouver B.C..
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• Zia, R.. LandEscapes - Treading the line between fantasy and realism. Bourne Lounge, Bournemouth International Centre BH2 5BH. 06/12/2016.
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person's work contributes towards the following SDGs:

Reduced inequalities

"Reduce inequality within and among countries"

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Responsible consumption and production

"Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns"

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Climate action

"Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts"

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Partnership for the Goals

"Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development"

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Journal Articles

• Chang, J., Zhang, J.J., 2009. Modelling Deformations in Car Crash animation. The Visual Computer.
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• Chang, J., Zhang, J.J., Zia, R., 2009. Modelling deformations in car crash animation. Visual Computer, 25 (12), 1063-1072.
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Books

• Walker, S.J., 2025. The Core Skills of VFX Handbook 2025. UK Screen Alliance, BFI.
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Conferences

• Zia, R., 2023. Fluid teaching environments and semi-structured teaching for a more student-centric and engaging student experience. In: Applying Education in a Complex World 26/04/2023 Toronto.
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• Adeel, T.J., Fryazinov, O., Javaid Adeel, T., Zia, R., 2023. VR-based exergames for physical rehabilitation of back pain. In: Inclusion in Virtual Reality 2023 06/03/2023 online.
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• Zia, R., 2023. Disruption, Improvisation, Redesign - Teaching Computer Animation And Visual Effects During The Covid Pandemic. In: Adil, Z., Marey, A., eds. A Focus on Pedagogy: Teaching, Learning and Research in the Modern Academy 04/04/2022 AMPS, University of Kassel, Ball State University, Beaconhouse National University and the University of Pretoria. 20-22 April, 2022. AMPS PROCEEDINGS SERIES - A Focus on Pedagogy: Teaching, Learning and Research in the Modern Academy, 28 (1) AMPS, University of Kassel, Ball State University, Beaconhouse National University and the University of Pretoria.
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• Adeel, T.J., Zia, R., Fryazinov, O., 2022. Using elements of escapism and fantasy in serious games for rehabilitation of patients with back pain. In: Participatory Design Conference (PDC) 2022 19/08/2022 Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) and Online.
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• Zia, R., 2022. “Seen Description” – Visualising and crafting data in mixed realities. In: Rehan Zia 04/07/2022 EVA London 2022. https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.14236/ewic/EVA2022.5.
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• Khosravi, M., Zia, R., Chang, J., 2022. Exeter Cathedral: A colour reconstruction for use in augmented reality devices. In: EVA London 2022 04/07/2022 London.
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• Adeel, T.J., Zia, R., Fryazinov, O., 2022. Design and Development Considerations for Serious Games to Assist in the Rehabilitation of Patients with Back Pain: An overview. In: EVA London 2022 04/07/2022 London. , 262-263.
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• Zia, R., 2021. Documenting digital creative practice. In: EVA London 2021 05/07/2021 Online.
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• Zia, R., Balaji, S., Chun, J., 2021. Teaching Camera Craft Online during the Covid Pandemic. In: Sixteenth International Conference on the Arts in Society 16/06/2021 The University of Western Australia, School of Design.
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• Zia, R., 2020. Digital Photography as Reflexive Practice. In: Fifteenth International Conference on The Arts in Society 24/06/2020 Galway, Ireland. https://cgscholar.com/community/community_profiles/the-arts-in-society/community_updates/121628?fbclid=IwAR3Rbl06oSQTxH6Ppl8fGJCM87zNgR17bPGgGVsB_OOELdg8tbFtCsZ8m34.
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• Zia, R., 2019. The Digital Photograph as a Craft Object. In: Fourteenth International Conference on the Arts in Society 19/06/2019 Lisbon, Portugal.
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• Zia, R., 2019. Visualisation for Digital Multi-Shot Photography. In: Weinel, J., Bowen, J.P., Diprose, G., Lambert, N., eds. Electronic Visualisation and the Arts Conference 2019 08/07/2019 London. Proceedings of EVA London 2019, 330-335 BCS London.
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• Zia, R., 2018. Rehan's Zone System. In: Electronic Visualisation and the Arts 10/07/2018 London.
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• Zia, R., 2018. New technologies, same look - Crafting high dynamic range photographs to create a classical oil painting look. In: Thirteenth International Conference on The Arts in Society 27/06/2018 Vancouver B.C..
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• Zia, R., 2015. The Brick Wall Project. In: 7th Annual Postgraduate Conference 20/01/2015 Bournemouth University Talbot Campus.
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• Zia, R., 2014. Tonemapping Multi-shot Digital Photographs of Real World Environments. In: Ng, K., Bowen, J., eds. Electronic Visualisation and the Arts London 2014 08/07/2014 London.
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• Zia, R.. Corfe Castle - In a Different Light. In: Electronic Visualisation and the Arts (EVA 2013) 29/07/2013 London, UK.
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• Zia, R., Udall, A., 2012. Identifying words that do not affect image judgment. In: 4th Annual PGR Conference 04/06/2012 Bournemouth University Talbot Campus.
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• Chang, J., Zhang, J.J., Rehan, Z., 2009. Fast Vehicle Crash Modelling for Games. In: IEEE First International Conference Games and Virtual Worlds for Serious Applications 23/03/2009 Technocentre Coventry University, UK.. , 141-147 IEEE Computer Society.
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Internet Publications

• Zia, R., 2024. Crafting light, time and space. https://www.youtube.com/@WorldVFXDay. Available from: https://youtu.be/f6qfnxM6yiQ?t=9601.
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• Zia, R., 2024. Crafting light, time and space. https://www.youtube.com/@WorldVFXDay. Available from: https://youtu.be/f6qfnxM6yiQ?t=9601.
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Theses

• Zia, R., 2020. Fixing it in the present - the decisive moment in high dynamic range landscape photography. Bournemouth University, Faculty of Media and Communication.
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Exhibitions

• Zia, R.. The Brick Wall and Beyond. Photographic prints. The Atrium Gallery, Bournemouth University Talbot Campus. 17/01/2015.
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• Zia, R.. Landscape Photography exhibition. Landscape Photography exhibition. Poole Lighthouse. 13/02/2015.
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• Zia, R.. From Top to Bottom - Material Differences. Poole Lighthouse. 23/01/2016.
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• Zia, R.. From Top to Bottom - Material Differences. Poole Lighthouse. 23/01/2016.
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• Zia, R.. Rehan Zia Landscape Photography. Photographic prints. RSPB Arne. 27/05/2016.
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• Zia, R.. North of Hadrian's Wall. Photographic prints. Corfe Castle Tea Rooms, The Square, Corfe Castle BH20 5EZ. 25/05/2013.
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• Zia, R.. North of Hadrian's Wall. Photographic prints. Corfe Castle Tea Rooms, The Square, Corfe Castle BH20 5EZ. 25/05/2013.
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• Cameron, J.. Cameron & Talbot Gallery Exhibition. The Old Blacksmiths/Grange Rd, Wareham BH20 5DG. 27/05/2016.
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• Zia, R.. LandEscapes - Treading the line between fantasy and realism. Bourne Lounge, Bournemouth International Centre BH2 5BH. 06/12/2016.
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• Zia, R.. Purbeck Landscapes. Corfe Castle Tea Rooms, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ. 25/05/2013.
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• Zia, R.. Dorset Landscapes. Photographic prints. The Greyhound Inn, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ. 25/05/2013.
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• Zia, R.. Dorset Landscapes. Photographic prints. Lavish Life, 14 Westbourne Arcade, Bournemouth BH4 9AY. 24/05/2014.
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• Zia, R.. Purbeck Art Weeks 2016. Rollington Barn, Studland Road, Corfe Castle BH20 5JG. 28/05/2016.
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• Zia, R.. Purbeck Art Weeks 2016. Rollington Barn, Studland Road, Corfe Castle BH20 5JG. 28/05/2016.
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• Zia, R.. Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2018. Photographic Prints. Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2018. Rollington Barn. 26/05/2018.
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• Zia, R.. Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2018. Photographic Prints. Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2018. Rollington Barn. 26/05/2018.
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• Zia, R.. Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2019. Rollington Barn. 25/05/2019.
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• Zia, R.. Landscapes on the Cusp of the Real & the Fantastic. Digital photographic prints. The Lees Gallery, Bournemouth University Talbot Campus. 19/08/2019.
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• Anderson, E., Gingrich, O.. Once Upon a Time in Animation. Photography. Poole Museum. 22/05/2021.
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• Zia, R.. The hands that feed us. The Artist as Public Intellectual: Bringing Rememory and Sankofa to Imagined Futures of Ethical Transnational Media Collaborations. The Lees Gallery, Bournemouth University Talbot Campus. 28/11/2024.
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Posters

• Cornall, A., Zia, R., 2021. Integrating Abstract Expressionism with 3D lighting within the Light-in-Space Movement. In: Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques Conference Posters.
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PhD Students

• Tahmeena Javaid Adeel, 2026. Use of fantasy in the serious game to assist the physical rehabilitation, (In progress)
• Maral Khosravi, 2027. 3D heritage site reconstruction and stylisation based on primary geometry, (In progress)

Profile of Teaching PG

• Digital Effects Tools
• Group project

Profile of Teaching UG

• Visual Studies
• Visual storytelling and previsualisation
• VFX Photography and Acquisition
• Image Processing for visual effects production
• Final Major Project and Dissertation
• Group Project
• Research and development
• Personal inquiry
• Lighting and look development
• Image manipulation for animation and visual effects

Invited Lectures

• HDR photography & image based lighting overview, Westerdals, Kristiania University College, Norway, 11 May 2021 more
  

  "High dynamic range photography and image based lighting - An overview" - An online lecture on the acquisition and processing best practice for high dynamic range panoramic photography capture, 3D scanning and light referencing given to undergraduate students at Westerdals, Kristiania University College, Oslo, Norway
• Best Practice in Teaching Creative Arts and Media, Fatima Jinnah University for Women, Rawalpindi, 03 Jan 2020 more
  

  From STEM to STEAM: This presentation and following discussion focussed on the importance of integrating art, design, science and technology to enable a more balanced, comprehensive and engaging curriculum. The marriage of art and science: The philosophy of “technology in the service of the arts” has been instrumental in making the NCCA a world recognised department. This presentation focussed on the best practices in teaching that have been pioneered at the NCCA and have been adapted by other institutions and facilities in arts, media and technology. Developing and modular course structure and curriculum: This presentation and discussion focussed on the more traditional as well as open modular course structure and curriculum design. The key advantages and disadvantages of traditional and modular course structures will be discussed as well as highlighting best practices for options, pre/co-requisites and managing student numbers. Best practices in creative arts and media production course delivery: Best practices in teaching and assessment for art and media workshop based courses will be discussed that maximise student numbers without compromising the educational value or the student learning experience. Practice-led research: Practice-led PhDs have become increasingly popular in arts and media practice and arguably add more value in teaching given the practice element that can link directly to the teaching and delivery serving as examples and case studies. This presentation introduced practice as research and reflective/reflexive practice as an alternative to the more traditional PhD research model and highlight the advantages and limitations of this type of PhD research. Synergies of research, practice and teaching: This concluding session focussed on how research, professional practice and teaching can be fused together to add greater value to each of these individual areas.
• Photography and Visual Effects Workshop, Fatima Jinnah University for Women, Rawalpindi, 01 Jan 2020 more
  

  The workshop will start with providing students a historic and technical overview of the still image and deconstruction of light in classical and contemporary artworks. The workshop will build on the lighting techniques used by classical and contemporary artists and explore lighting techniques used in various photography genres. A hands-on demonstration of different studio and outdoor lighting techniques will follow providing insights into the tools, methods, techniques and workflows used in high level professional photography and postproduction practice. Multi-shot photography techniques will be demonstrated alongside critique and advice based on the artist’s own work as well as the works of other contemporary photographers. The workshop will conclude with a discussion around legal, ethical, and, health and safety issues. The style of delivery will be informal with participants encouraged to ask questions any time during the workshop. The participants will also actively engage in setting up different photography lighting setups and the photography process. The workshop will start with a historic overview of computer animation and visual effects followed by an overview of the tools, methods, techniques, processes, workflow and pipeline used in computer graphics production. The workshop will encapsulate the entire computer graphics film production pipeline starting with planning and previsualisation techniques followed by image acquisition, matching computer generated artefacts with live action footage and seamlessly compositing elements to create photorealistic imagery. The workshop will be quite intense; however, participants will be encouraged to ask questions during delivery. The style of delivery will be informal.
• HDR, Photogrammatry and Compositing, COMSATS University, Lahore, 26 Dec 2019 more
  

  The lecture focussed on image acquisition and processing for image-based lighting using high dynamic range photographs, and, 3D scanning. The models and light map created were then integrated with computer generated models to create a more realistic light match.
• My journey through the Practice-led PhD, Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture, Karachi, 12 Dec 2019 more
  

  The talk and discussion focussed on the challenges of practice-led research and my own journey through a Practice-led PhD
• Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, 16 Feb 2018 more
  

  I presented my landscape and portrait photography work and practitioner insights into previsualising and capturing these images.
• Lighting and insights into photography practice, The Friends Meeting House, Boscombe, Bournemouth, 10 Feb 2016 more
  

  Lecture on lighting and Rehan's professional photography practice exploring the technical and artistic challenges within landscape, portrait and wedding photography.

Public Engagement & Outreach Activities

• Photography workshop at Wareham St Mary C of E Primary School (15 Jul 2021-22 Jul 2021)
• The 10 Picture Story Challenge (03 May 2020-11 Jul 2020)
• Visual storytelling - a photographer's perspective (25 Jun 2016)
• Capturing the magic of Purbeck: an introduction to landscape photography (11 Jul 2015-12 Jul 2015)
• Landscape Photography Exhibition (11 Jul 2015-17 Jul 2015)

Conference Presentations

• Fifteenth International Conference on the Arts in Society, Digital Photography as Reflexive Practice, 24 Jun 2020, NUI Galway, Galway, Ireland

Qualifications

• PhD in Photography/Visual Effects (Bournemouth University, 2020)
• MA in Digital Effects (Bournemouth University, 2007)
• MSc in Computer Science (Iqra University, 2004)
• BSc (Hons) in Computing (Staffordshire University, 2003)

Honours

• Fellowship (Royal Photographic Society, 2021)
• Fellowship (Royal Society for Arts, 2021)

Memberships

• The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Fellow,
• Royal Photographic Society, Fellow,

Social Media Links

• Academia.edu, https://bournemouth.academia.edu/RehanZia
• Google+, https://plus.google.com/u/0/115902502748138379974/posts
• LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rehanzia
• Twitter, https://twitter.com/Rehan_Zia
• Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/rehanzia.net

Website Links

• The 10 picture story challenge is aimed at encouraging school going children and parents to learn and apply the principles of visual storytelling whilst staying at home during the Corona Virus lockdown. This challenge is open to public worldwide. The material uploaded to the website contains the author's own teaching and learning material as well as relevant links and videos from other sources., http://www.rehanzia.net/10picstory
• Portfolio of photography practice/practice research blog, http://www.rehanzia.net/
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