Bethan Hancock

Working to develop and train an AI Teacher's Assistant for an educational, immersive software focused on teaching KS2 literacy skills.

- Conducting research on current and emerging AI technologies to understand and implement new strategies relevant to pedagogical methodologies.

- Develop machine learning pipelines using Microsoft Azure services to train LLM's using datasets to produce a smooth speaking, conversational AI teaching assistant. Framework and model experimentation has included OpenAI, TensorFlow and PyTorch.

- Coding languages used: Python, C++ and JSON.

- Prototyping, user testing and analysis.

- Current goal is to produce a new prototype which uses adaptive algorithms that reflect the literacy needs of the user.

- Collaboration with experts in the Education industry.

- Researching key creative XR case studies to identify key design elements to implement into the project, focusing on user engagement and contextual clarity.

- Designing and developing a VR scene to be implemented as part of an immersive experience at Wales Millennium Centre - developed using Unreal Engine and Unity with C++ and Blueprint nodes. 3D modelling, material texturing, and animation with Blender for virtual reality and 360 video. Video editing the animated sequences.

- Storyboarding key narrative points to encourage intuitive exploration of VR experience.

- Testing and debugging applications for a smoother user experience.
- Collaborative ideation on AR projects being developed at ARCADE XR for clients.

- Research and ideation process, liaising with the Head of Immersive Experiences at WMC and the Director to design an XR experience.

- Storyboarding a narrative for the XR project, considering user experience and accessibility, designing story points that encourage user intuition and engagement whilst also remaining accessible for a broad range of audience demographics.

- Assisted Director with project timeline development.
R&D field research in West Wales, performing location scouting and documentation.

- 3D scanning photogrammetry, utilising 3D model mapping softwaresAgisoft and Meshroom.

- Archival research in collaboration with the National Library of Wales.

- Active involvement of producing engaging content and demo work for stakeholders.

- Assisting to teach creative skills to up to 18 different pupils age 6-11, all developing different projects, giving technical demonstrations.

- Monitoring the class to maintain a peaceful, productive environment.

- Preparation and organisation of materials, cleaning up at class closure.

- Designing immersive visuals for a musical performance at RCM's Performance Lab - using Unreal Engine and Touch Designer.

- Production of six audio visual pieces with aesthetic ideation development for responses to classical music.

- Writing UE5 blueprints for audio reactive visuals for the performance. Regular testing and debugging.
- Video editing.

- Content Curation and Editing and Contributor Management.

- Theme Development and Layout and Design Oversight.

- Publication Scheduling, Management and Team Leadership.

- Worked with children with learning difficulties between ages 8-9 years old.

- Supervised groups of children for extended periods of time.

- Taught creative workshops to various classes, particularly focusing on music, art, and creative technology.

- Ensured a peaceful, productive environment.

- Safeguarding training completed.

- Worked with dispatch to organise and dispatch products in a fast-paced creative environment.

- Worked between creative departments to facilitate smooth production. Required swift learning of new artisanal skills.

- High attention to detail to ensure quality is up to the mark.