Students to rejuvenate children’s centre

Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) students have been tasked with providing designs to rejuvenate the children’s centre courtyard at the University Hospital North Staffordshire (UHNS).

A group of students studying both the Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design and the Foundation degree in Contemporary Art Practice have provided designs to the UHNS.  The brief was to make the courtyard more vibrant and interesting, particularly to those children who have long stays on the wards surrounding the space.

The students visited the site on a number of occasions to take measurements and interview staff and patients to get their views on how best to redesign the courtyard.  The students then presented their ideas to a number of NHS Trust members and staff in October and UHNS are now in discussions with construction company Laing to find out how any of the designs may be used.

Deb Hilditch, Curriculum Manager Art and Creative Studies at NULC, said: “Live briefs provide fantastic work experience for students, especially from large well known organisations. They really help prepare students for employment once they progress from their course.  This brief is also a very rewarding project to be involved in.”

NULC offers BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas in Art & Design, Graphics & Interactive Media, Fashion and Photography, Music Technology.  NULC offers Foundation degrees in Contemporary Art Practice, Digital Media Production, Graphics and Digital Design, and Music Technology.

If you are interested in applying for an Art & Design course at Newcastle-under-Lyme College please visit www.nulc.ac.uk, call 01782 254254 or email info@nulc.ac.uk.