Students visit historic Spode site

Over ninety students from Foundation Degree in Contemporary Art Practice, Design and Graphics and Extended Diploma in Fashion visited the historic Spode site, based in Church Street, Stoke, to view the new exhibition Journeys, Pathway and Trackplans.

The exhibition features eighteen artists, including Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) Foundation Degree in Contemporary Art Practice lecturer Joyce Iwaszko and ex-NULC students Rob Noble, Ali Reed and Andrew Branscombe.

Joyce Iwaszko said: "Journeys, Pathways and Trackplans has been an amazing opportunity for students to see such a diverse range of contemporary art in the city"

All the students who visited the exhibition are using the experience to inspire a visual communication as part of their courses it aims to show visitors art in a non-traditional white cube space.

The exhibition continues at the historic Spode site daily 11-5pm until October 25. A blog documenting the event can be found here.

For more information about Art & Design courses at NULC, you can email info@nulc.ac.uk or telephone 01782 254254.


Images courtesy of Cristiana Cappelletti

NULC Floristry students are the centre of attention

On Thursday 16 October, Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) floristry students helped provide the centre pieces at the Autumn Lunch for the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and Industry hosted at the Britannia Stadium, home of Stoke City Football Club.

Both Level two and three full time floristry students from the College took part in designing and creating the twenty table centre pieces for the event.

 

Louise Johnson Curriculum Leader for Floristry said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the students to experience a ‘real life’ floristry commission involving them from the initial ideas, through the design and planning process, finally creating the designs and ensuring that they meet both budget requirements and client expectations.” 

The event for the Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry was attended by Stoke City boss Mark Hughes as well as BET 365 and Stoke City chairman Peter Coates.

Said Louise Johnson “The students have created wonderful displays with rich autumnal colours in keeping with the client’s request. The students should be proud of what they have produced and the skills developed along with it.”

 

 

To find out more about studying Floristry at NULC visit www.nulc.ac.uk or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or email info@nulc.ac.uk.

 

Local music photographer shares experiences with NULC students

Tony Woolliscroft, photographer to music stars including The 1975, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Foo Fighters and Robbie Williams, returned to NULC to inspire the new students on the Extended Diploma Photography & Digital Imaging course.

 

Alex Williams, Curriculum Leader for the course, said: “It is fantastic to have links to such a prolific photographer, especially for those learners who may be specifically interested in music, sports and portrait work.  With a portfolio including not just famous bands, but portraits for football stars such as Kenny Dalglish, Keith Gillespie and Steven Gerrard, Tony can inspire lots of different students.  His links and experience in the industry are immeasurable, highlighted by his talk to the students about his use of the new Fuji X-T1 mirrorless digital cameras.”

 

Alex added: “I am currently talking to Tony about the possibility of mentoring some of our photography students on a one to one basis at live events.  This would be a “money can’t buy” opportunity for students, giving them fantastic access and instant feedback by an experienced photographer.  Watch this space!”

To find out more about Extended Diploma Photography & Digital Imaging at NULC contact alex.williams@nulc.ac.uk