Jewellery designer Alexandra Wise can turn the contents of skip into something beautiful

Check out this article on from The Sentinel website featuring former Newcastle-under-Lyme College student Alexandra Wise.

Alexandra studied the Foundation degree in Contemporary Art Practice at NULC and completed her studies in September 2013, she now designs her own jewellery collections.

Read the full article by clicking here.

Staffordshire Saxon Premiere

Former NULC creative student and award-winning film maker Chris Stone has produced a film inspired by the Staffordshire Hoard.

 The Last Dragon Hunter – a 30-minute short film based on the 'Staffordshire Saxon' – will premiere tomorrow at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Hanley.

Since leaving NULC Chris has been involved in the NULC Heatwave Film Festival, where he has sat on the panel of judges.

Click here to read more on The Sentinel.

Creative students showcase designs at Ceramics 2013 launch

Creative students from Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) continued to develop their links with the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB).

Students studying the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Year 2) successfully collaborated with BCB with the work of  fashion and 3D design specialist students being showcased at the BCB launch night at the China Hall, Spode on Friday 27 September. 

Current Foundation Diploma students and EDAD2 students volunteered to model the garments at the private view and received lots of interest from the public. 

Cheryl Smith, Course Leader for the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, was interviewed by Radio Stoke and discussed the importance of continuing education within the field of ceramics at a noted time of the revival of ceramic production within Stoke-on-Trent.

Work produced by two of the 3D specialist students, Philippa Read (Foundation Diploma) and Liz Arnold (Extended Diploma in Art and Design) is being exhibited for the duration of the Biennial and can be seen on show in the main China Hall Gallery. 

Over the coming weeks all art and design students from the Faculty of Art and Creative Studies will be visiting the exhibition.

To find out more about studying Art and Design at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or email info@nulc.ac.uk.
 

Students meet UK design expert

Students from Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) had exclusive access to design expert Wayne Hemingway, Red or Dead founder, at Ceramics 2013.

A group of students studying the Foundation degree (Fd) in Contemporary Art Practice at NULC attended the Ceramics industry showcase where they were invited to their own question and answer session with the designer.

Widely regarded as an influential figure in modern British design, Hemingway began with fashion label Red or Dead before founding Hemingway Design, which allowed him to branch out into varied aspects of design, including ceramics.

Amy Davies, NULC Curriculum Leader for the Foundation degree in Contemporary Art Practice, said: “The students found the question and answer session incredibly rewarding and returned to college inspired to succeed.”

Amy continued: “Here at NULC we’re dedicated to providing our students with outstanding opportunities to meet industry professionals and gain employability skills. This sets them apart from their contemporaries when starting their careers.”

NULC provides a range of university level courses in partnership with Staffordshire University. Courses are available to study full-time and part-time and are taught in the College’s bespoke University Centre at the College’s £60 million campus.

Ceramics 2013 took place on Thursday 26 September and adopted ‘Made in the UK’ as this year’s design theme. The show brought together companies from across the industry and its supply chain to celebrate success stories, and to provide a key networking opportunity.

To find out more about the range of university level courses available at Newcastle-under-Lyme College visit www.nulc.ac.uk/he or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or email  info@nulc.ac.uk.