An artist and innovative art researcher, Don brings aesthetics into the light of day, and into the kitbag of the practising artist, out of the sophistry of semantic philosophy. His speciality is the psycho-aesthetics of colour, and its power to create different scenarios and reveal subtle aspects of character, as does his diagnostic computer program ProMICAD, approved by the UK Government and used in schools, universities and careers agencies. Notably, he introduced game theory into art and design. His researches were sustained over 20 years as Senior Lecturer at Kingston College of Art and Design, and for many years was in charge of Basic Design and art-and design dissertations for BA(Hons) and MPhil courses at what is now Kingston University. His research was continued by Roy Osborne at Oxford Brookes University. He is cofounder of both the Colour Reference Library at the Royal College of Art and the National Art Education Archive at Bretton Hall, under the aegis of Leeds University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Associate of the Royal College of Art with the Medal of Special Distinction. In 1997 he was awarded the Newton Medal of the Colour Group (Great Britain) for his unique contribution to colour research. Biography of Don Pavey
Biography of a British artist who believes Colour should be given a greater knowledge-base in art and design education. He contacted scientists and psychologists who might influence the world of education. Psycho-aesthetics of colour led him to contact Carl Gustav Jung and Dr Margaret Lowenfeld (of Mosaic Test fame). He visited the ‘Creativity’ lab of Prof Maurice Wilkins who first visualised the DNA molecule, and was advised by the ‘artist’ eye surgeon Patrick Trevor-Roper. Pavey brought together colour and gestalt in a unique computer personality profiling device, ProMICAD, a widely used program that aims at unleashing the innate excellence, even genius in otherwise average aspirants.
an easy-to-use, computer-program that allows users to complete an enjoyable self assessment exercise in only a few minutes.The resulting personal profile describes their character and best qualities in positive terms only – raising their self-esteem and confidence.
Whilst the Personal Profiler is the key feature of the program, ProMICAD has a range of other features and quick-play games to help users understand themselves better and prepare for the world of work or training.
ProMICAD has three operating levels – making it suitable for clients of all abilities and educational backgrounds:
Level 1 – the language is ‘basic’ English, suitable for most 13 – 16 year olds
Level 2 – the language is GCSE standard (High School Diploma)
Level 3 – suitable for A level or degree level candidates
Why use ProMICAD?
It’s a cost-effective tool for counselling
Rapidly establishes rapport and cooperation between counsellor and client
Facilitates positive and productive dialogue with even the most ‘difficult’ of clients
It’s easy to use and requires no specialist training
Personal Profiler generates material to develop help-plans with clients
It’s a positive experience for users of all abilities
Raises user’s self-esteem and confidence – it provides an excellent startingpoint in working with clients
It’s intriguing and enjoyable to complete
Highlights users’ positive qualities that they may have overlooked
It’s has practical outputs for training and employment
Identifies strengths and positive qualities that can be presented at interview
Personal Profile can be used in job applications to attract employers’ attention
Helps users to prepare CVs/Resumes
Helps users to recognize that an individual’s attitude, work style, underlying strengths and personal aims are often more important than academic achievement
Who should use ProMICAD?
ProMICADis already being used successfully in a wide range of settings:
Schools and colleges
Probation services
Youth offender institutions
Assessment centres
Management training centres
Universities
Youth/Community Centres
Employment Centres
Connexions services
Adult guidance services
Youth care centres
Pupil referral units
ProMICAD is ideally suited for use by teachers, youth workers, careers/personal advisers and other advisers and counsellors working with young people and adults.It will be especially helpful in the context of work with young people at risk of disaffection or social exclusion.
The program is not suitable for use with people suffering from severe mental health problems or severe learning difficulties.
The best way to see how ProMICAD can benefit you is to use it.
Simply EMAIL promicad@mail.com and we will send you a link to a downloadable free demonstration version of the program that you will be able to use for 28 days.
