THE NORTHERN SCHOOL OF ART
‘HIGHEST ACHIEVING COLLEGE IN THE TEES VALLEY’ NARTs 2018/2019
COURSE GUIDE 2021-22
FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS & MATURE STUDENTS
Contents
Creative. Skilled. Ambitious. Join us northernart.ac.uk
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Your creative journey - an introduction Welcome to your new campus
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Overview: Level 2 Diploma, Access to HE, Foundation Overview: Level 3 Extended Diplomas Overview: A-Level Pathway Overview: Degree & Postgraduate
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Course Information Access to Higher Education Foundation Diploma UAL Level 2 Diploma: Art & Design
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UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Art & Design Fashion Alumni - Natalie & Danielle Futo Film & Television Production Fine Art Graphic Design Alumni - Jamie Kirk Interactive Design Interior, Architecture & Product Design (3D) Photography Alumni - Jack Tennyson Textiles & Surface Design Alumni - Faye Buller
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A-Levels Art & Design History Alumni - Tom Marshall English Language Fine Art Graphic Communication Media Studies Photography Textiles & Surface Design Alumni - Danny Lowe
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Student Support & Benefits Support for Teachers & Career Advisers Working with Schools
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Guidance & How to apply Application Form
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Your Creative Journey
Your journey starts here... Pre-Covid, we knew that the creative industries were worth over £101 billion to the UK economy* each year and it was growing! Whilst this last year has shown us that the future is hard to predict, we feel that an industry that brings joy, creativity, innovation, beauty and entertainment to the world will always be in demand. Salaries can range from anything around £18,000 as a graduate entry-level junior video producer or digital media officer to £100,000 for a creative or brand director role. The creative industries are skilled and creative jobs they require a range of technical, software or creative skills - similar to any professional role. At The Northern School of Art, we are a creative institution and we specialise in providing you with the skills you need for a future in the creative industries.
YOUR CAREER SUPPORT
WHY STUDY WITH US
Throughout your time with us, we provide a comprehensive programme of career advice and support to help you navigate your next steps on your creative journey. This includes tutorials and access to a wide range of resources, including:
We are a specialist creative community! You’ll be surrounded by like-minded students and teachers where you can be inspired in your work.
• Specialist Study Skill Support • Library & Careers Hub • FutureMe (NECOP) • Higher Education & University-level Experience Days • Careers Talks • Student Profiles (Careers) • Academic & Skill Progression after College Tutorials • Professional Development Units • Visiting Industry Speakers
We treat all our students as unique & individual. We get to know our students so we can support them to become the artist, designer or creative they want to be. Our staff are industry professionals! Our staff have links with the creative industries which mean that the majority of our students get to work on live briefs and have the opportunity for fantastic work experience. Thanks to our strong creative industry links We know the real life skills which are used and required in the sector - we can teach you the skills you need - from traditional techniques to cutting edge technology. Want a qualification without exams?
Do I need to be good at drawing? Do I need an Art GCSE?
Choose a Level 3 Extended Diploma! The coursework based Level 3 Extended Diploma, which provides the equivalent of 3 A-levels, is a ‘no exam’ qualification with assessment based on coursework throughout the two-year course period.
The short answer - you do not need to have an Art GCSE or be good at drawing to join us at The Northern School of Art. Creativity is a broad range of skills and disciplines - your ideas, creativity, passion and enthusiasm is the most important thing!
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Opening Autumn 2021
Newport Road, Middlesbrough
With support from our valued partners
As part of a new exciting development in Middlesbrough town centre, the School’s new campus is well underway and due for opening in Autumn 2021. The new site, with specialist studios and equipment throughout the state-of-the-art building, is conveniently located opposite the BBC
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studios and Middlesbrough Bus Station so you can hop off a bus into college! We are a specialist art and design instituion and the highestachieving college in the Tees Valley (NARTs 2018/19) - join us in September 2021 and start your creative journey. Watch progress @thenorthernart
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FREE TRAVEL TO LEARN FREE travel cards for student use on Arriva scheduled bus routes, Northern Rail services across the region and dedicated transport routes serving East Durham (including Peterlee and Easington).
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Level 2 Diploma, Access to Higher Education & Foundation Diploma
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication
Up to 144 dependant outcome
*Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any outstanding Advanced Learn Loan balances you owe for an Access to HE course once you complete a higher education course. This means you do not have to repay it.
For course and open day information, please visit www.northernart.ac.uk or to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please telephone 01642 288888 or email studentrecruitment@northernart.ac.uk You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan - visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
Equivalent to
Entry Requirements*
Starts
Campus
Course Duration
(all fees remitted)
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4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
£4,921.50*
Fashion
25
4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
£4,921.50*
Film & Television Production
29
4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
£4,921.50*
Fine Art
31
4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
£4,921.50*
Graphic Design
33
4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
£4,921.50*
37
4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
£4,921.50*
Interior, Architecture & Product Design (3D)
39
4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
£4,921.50*
Photography
41
4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
£4,921.50*
Textiles & Surface Design
45
4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
£4,921.50*
Interactive Design
(max)
(per year)
Art & Design
on grade
UCAS Point Score Starts
£3,928
112
19+ years old on 31st Aug 2021
September
Free
£5,421
N/A
16 to 18 years old on 31st Aug 2021 or 19 to 25 years old with an EHCP
Campus
Free
£5,421
September
£5,421
Middlesbrough
Equivalent to
Free
(& your first Level 3 (per year) qualification, all fees remitted)
Page
Middlesbrough
see pg 17
(max)
Full (FT) or Part (PT) Time
Up to 168 (depending on grade outcome)
17
Free
UCAS Point Score
3 A-Levels
PT 2.5 days a week
1 A-Level or equivalent
24+ years old on 31st Aug 2021
Full-Time
1 Year
19
Free
19 to 23 years old on 31st Aug 2021
2 Years
Access to Higher Education in Art & Design*
FT
4 GCSEs at 3/D
4 GCSEs 9/4 (A*/C)
1 Year
21
(all fees remitted)
Full Level 3 Qual
Foundation Diploma
FT
16 to 18 years old on 31st Aug 2021 or 19 to 25 years old with an EHCP
3 A-Levels
1 Year
Page Entry Requirements
Course Duration
Level 2 Diploma: Art & Design
Full (FT) or Part (PT) Time
For course and open day information, please visit www.northernart.ac.uk or to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please telephone 01642 288888 or email studentrecruitment@northernart.ac.uk You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan - visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
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*or equivalent. GCSE English minimum grade 3/D & Maths Minimum grade 2/E or Functional Skills Level 1.
FEES If you are...
FEES If you are...
A-Levels
(all fees remitted)
3. And an academic subject of your choice.
Art & Design History
2 Years
What are these ‘pathways’?
English Language
2 Years
Media Studies
2 Years
In previous years, many of our students have asked to swap specific subjects as they have gained interests in other skills as they learn more about the creative industries. However, this was never possible to do. So we decided to expand the curriculum for our students which allows a greater exploration of skills and more flexibility. Typically within the Visual Arts pathway you will combine the traditional topics of both Fine Art and Photography. In the Design pathway, you will study Graphic Design and Textiles Design. You will attend all subjects for the full two years, though in the second year you will be able to select your preferred subject to specialise in from each pathway. As an example, you might select Photography and Textiles Design and English.
2 Years Graphic Communication
Textiles & Surface Design
2 Years
Photography
2 Years
Fine Art
2 Years
Full-time programme of 3 A-level subjects
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5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
Free
£1291.50
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5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
Free
£993.50
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5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
Free
£1291.50
57
5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
Free
£1291.50
63
5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
Free
£1291.50
61
5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
Free
£1291.50
55
5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
Free
Free
£1291.50
*You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan - visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan *GCSE Maths & English minimum grade 4/C.
UCAS Point Score (max)
Starts
A Visual Arts pathway
(& your first Level 3 qualification)
24+ years old on 31st Aug 2021 (per year)
Up to 56 per A-Level depending on grade outcome
1.
19 to 23 years old on 31st Aug 2021
September
On our A-level programme you will study;
16 to 18 years old on 31st Aug 2021 or 19 to 25 years old with an EHCP
Campus
Course Full Page Duration (FT) (Years) or Part (PT) Time
Middlesbrough
As a student studying creative subjects, we recognise how important it is to explore and identify your strengths and creative options. Being a specialist arts institution, we have our own specialist approach towards delivering A-levels which will provide you with an enhanced experience of creative education.
Entry Requirements*
FEES If you are...
Some common questions; Visual Arts Pathway Photography and Fine Art
or
Design Pathway Graphic Communication and Textile & Surface Design
Academic Choice English Language or Media Studies* or Art and Design History
What are the benefits of this approach? •
You will learn where your true strengths and passions are, which will help you decide upon your next steps.
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You will have a much wider portfolio which will support progression into employment or continued education.
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You will gain more time with tutors with a diverse range of skills from different creative industries.
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You will gain a greater understanding of the creative industries e.g. how subjects are influenced by other disciplines.
I don’t like drawing, do I have to attend the fine art lessons if I only want to study photography? We understand some learners have this mindset, however, there are many fine art photographers within the creative industries. By studying this pathway you will double your skill-set. There is much more to fine art then drawing and the same goes for any other subject. As I am studying all these subjects will there be more work? No, the curriculum is designed so our lecturers work together. You could be working on one project in any pathway e.g. using both graphic design skills and textiles skills in the design pathway. When I pick my specialist topics in the second year, do I drop the other subjects? If you decide you want to focus on Photography and Graphic Design, you will continue to attend all lessons, though your tutors will support your progress to focus skills in these particular areas. I want to study both English and the History of Art and Design. Is this possible? We are one of only two specialist arts schools in the country. Delivering an arts education is what we do best! Which is why we primarily focus on developing the creative skills of our learners. Therefore, it is not possible to select both the academic subjects. As you learn on the separate pathways you will continuously develop your English skills and also your knowledge of the History of Art And Design at the same time.
*subject to validation/running.
To find out more, please visit www.northernart.ac.uk or to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please telephone 01642 288888 or email studentrecruitment@northernart.ac.uk
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We offer unique creative degrees supported with the highest quality of art & design teaching. We enjoy strong creative industry links so we know the real life skills which are used and required across the creative industries - film, television, visual arts, design, fashion to name a few.
BA (Hons)
Course Full (FT) Duration or Part (PT) (Years) Time
Entry Requirements
Fees (per annum)
Campus
at our Hartlepool Campus
We develop our degree programmes to ensure you have the necessary practical skills and training new need in studios and workshops - from traditional techniques through to the latest in technology.
Our three-year BA Honours degrees also involve high contact time, specialist support, career and business coaching to support you in your creative journey - not only as artists or designers but as business professionals. Our winning combination of practical skills training, teaching and learning means we are rated GOLD in The Teaching Excellence Framework. To find out more, order our degree & postgraduate course guide at northernart.ac.uk
Degrees, Master’s & Postgraduate
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Our degree & postgraduate courses are based at our Hartlepool campus.
Student Awards & Accolades
96-112
£9,250
Creative Infleuncing
3 Years
96-112
£9,250
Digital Design & Advertising
3 Years
96-112
£9,250
Fashion with Body Contour
3 Years
96-112
£9,250
Film, Television & Theatre Production
3 Years
96-112
£9,250
Fine Art
3 Years
96-112
£9,250
Graphic Design
3 Years
96-112
£9,250
Illustration for Commercial Application
3 Years
96-112
£9,250
Photography
3 Years
96-112
£9,250
Production Design (Set Design) for Stage & Screen
3 Years
96-112
£9,250
Textiles & Surface Design
3 Years
96-112
£9,250
Visual Effects & Model Making
3 Years
96-112
£9,250
Photography EIZO Student Awards 2018 & 2019 - finalist Association of Photography (AOP) Student Awards 2018 & 2019 - shortlist SONY World Photography Awards 2016 - final shortlist* Association of Photography (AOP) Course of the Year 2017*
Hartlepool
£9,250
Full-Time
96-112
Film, TV & Theatre Production Royal Television Society (Yorkshire Region -student category) Nominated Drama 2019 Winner Best Film - Comedy & Entertainment 2018 Winner - Craft Award Best Cinematography - Comedy & Entertainment 2017 Acting Delivered in partnership with ‘ARC’ professional arts, theatre, film & performance centre Students have recently appeared in or will shortly appear in: Ken Loach’s film ‘Sorry we missed you’ Channel 4 Shorts/BBC 3 Tangled Feet’s production ‘Half Life’ National Youth Theatre
*The BA (Hons) Photography degree courses is subject to name validation – the current degree is a successor to the 2016/2017 award-winning programme.
3 Years Acting for Stage & Screen Costume Interpretation with Design 3 Years
MA Directing & Performance Practice Course Patron: Robert Icke, Olivier Award Winner Costume Costume Designers Guild ‘Costume Excellence in Contemporary Television’ Nominee (Alumni) Fleabag, BBC
Creative Design Enterprise
1 Year
6-hours contact time per week/flexible self-directed learning
Degree 2:2 & postgraduate study, Honours degree 2:1, IELTS 6 or other life/work skills assessed by tutor
£6,500
Directing & Performance Practice*
1 Year
6-hours contact time per week/flexible self-directed learning
Degree 2:2 & postgraduate study, Honours degree 2:1, IELTS 6 or other life/work skills assessed by tutor
£6,500
Design History
1 Year
6-hours contact time per week/flexible self-directed learning
Degree 2:2 & postgraduate study, Honours degree 2:1, IELTS 6 or other life/work skills assessed by tutor
£6,500
Hartlepool
Postgraduate (Master’s)
Textile & Surface Design Exhibitors Premier Vision, Paris 2020 New Designers, London 2019 The Bowes Museum, 2019 Decosit, Brussels, 2019 Bradford Textile Design Competition, competition, 2018
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ABOUT US
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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION (HE) DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN 1 YEAR 2.5 Days per week
UCAS POINTS Up to 144 (depending on grade ouctome) CAMPUS Middlesbrough
The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Art & Design is designed for those students who wish to return to education as a mature student (age 19+ years). Your successful completion of this course will provide you with your own individual creative portfolio and the skills you need to progress to a wide range of degrees at university or a Master’s if you already have a degree in a non-art & design subject. You will work with professional creatives and tutors who will explore and teach a wide range of academic knowledge and practical creative skills, including: • drawing • textiles
“I’m so proud of the work I’ve made here”
• 2D & 3D communication • digital arts • history of art You will receive a wide range of support including essay writing, research, portfolio building and UCAS applications for university should you wish. You may also have the opportunity to exhibit your work in the exciting end of year Summer Show exhibition (subject to Covid-19 guidance). To apply Although there are no formal entry requirements, prospective students will be required to provide evidence of their commitment, motivation and life skills to cope with the level of the course by providing such things as drawings, photographs, ideas development, concept art, embroidery, craft items and evidence of written work. You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
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Student Finance England will ‘write-off’ any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances you owe for an Access to Higher Education course once you complete a higher education course. This means you do not have to repay it. We would be happy to arrange an informal and friendly discussion with you if you are thinking about applying for this course. Please contact out student recruitment team on 01642 288888 or email studentrecruitment@northernart.ac.uk
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FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN 1 YEAR
Full-Time ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1 A level or equivalent
UCAS POINTS Up to 112 (depending on grade outcome) CAMPUS Middlesbrough
The well-established Foundation course is designed for post A-Level (or equivalent) 18-year-old students, to provide a unique transitionary year between 6th form/college and creative degrees at university. It’s an intensive experience which enables you to develop your own individual creative identity, discover which art and design discipline best suits you and equips you with the skills and confidence to apply and thrive at university on any of the many creative degrees available nationally and internationally. In the first 6-8 weeks you try out all the different art and design areas, working with a multi-disciplinary approach to extend your creative practice in experimental and innovative ways. Foundation immerses you in a range of exploratory activities which develop skills, introduce new techniques, approaches and, most importantly, new ways of seeing the world. You will develop high levels of critical thinking and creative interpretation and gain an understanding of how to work with creatives across all disciplines. Throughout you’ll follow an intensive programme of drawing, including life drawing.
A 3 PART COURSE Part 1 Investigation into Creative Practice the first 6-8 weeks of creative activities will guide you to explore approaches and processes intrinsic to all areas of Art and Design. You will learn more about the creative and design process, to think outside the box, to work open-mindedly and experientially and you’ll learn to reflect on and challenge your Wown thinking. Part 2 Developing Practice you will develop your skills and creative identity across a range of holistic multi-disciplinary activities, producing work to pursue your creative progression goals. Your pathway tutor supports you through the UCAS application and interview process to achieve your aims. Part 3 Consolidating Practice is the final part and the only graded part of the course. You’ll design and complete your own project which will showcase your learning as a part of the Diploma Exhibition. Foundation, which is free to those aged under 19 years old, helps you avoid costly mistakes by enabling you to be sure of your subject choice at degree level. We have excellent rates of progression to our own university level campus and other top universities across the country. Your Creative Career The course has outstanding progression with over 98% progressing to degrees in a variety of art and design subjects including Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Set Design, 3D Design, Textile Design, Photography, Fashion Promotion, Architecture and Film. Students have also progressed to degrees in a range of other areas such as English, History and Primary Education. Alumni from all pathways have gone on to successful careers, here are just a few examples: graphic design - Jamie Kirk, D&AD Winner; fashion design - Katy Hudson, author and illustrator of ‘Too Many Carrots’, ‘The Runaway Egg’, ‘Bear and Duck’; Alan Vest, illustrator for the Guardian newspaper; textiles - Jemma Ooi, printed textiles tutor at The Royal College of Art & Director of Custhom. Shelby Foster ‘Tub’
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Sabriah Ameen-Ali
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA - ART & DESIGN 1 YEAR
Full-Time ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4 GCSEs at 3/D
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
Your Creative Career Tutors will also ensure that you receive the right support and guidance to progress onto further courses or employment. If you successfully complete this course, you can apply for a specialist Level 3 within the School (if you also have the necessary Maths and English qualifications).
The Level 2 Diploma: Art & Design course is designed for those students who wish to build their academic qualifications – offering a chance to achieve the equivalent of x4 GCSEs in creative subjects. In safe, creative and spacious studios, you will work with highly experienced tutors who will support and help you to develop your skills and knowledge. Professional creatives and tutors will help and support you in exploring academic knowledge and practical creative skills, including • Drawing • Painting • Sculpture • Graphic Design
• Surface Design • Fashion • 3D Design
You will be shown how you can express individual ideas and thoughts through a wide range of art and design skills and techniques.
All of this is managed by highly creative and experienced tutors who will support and help you to develop your skills as well as helping you to gain confidence on both a personal and creative level.
You will create a portfolio of work that will reflect your unique potential within art and design and enable you to study further or gain employment. You will also explore the work of other artists and designers and learn how they have made a career in art and design. This work is supported by educational visits to galleries and other cultural places of interest. You will have the opportunity to participate in industry led projects and competitions.
Our studios are creative and stimulating places to work and our excellent resources and space ensure that you can develop your talent in a safe, comfortable and spacious environment. Maths and English are provided as additional studies to the main course and are compulsory for all students if you do not already hold a GCSE in these subjects at grade 4 (C) or above. You may also have the opportunity to exhibit your work in the exciting end of year Summer Show exhibition (subject to Covid-19 guidance).
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LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA - ART & DESIGN
Kai Poole
ART & DESIGN 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 168 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
This course offers wide ranging opportunities for you to explore a diverse range of career options within the creative industries. If you are still unsure of a specific area of study, this is the course for you. It encourages individuality to allow you to explore a wide range of artistic skills and experiences allowing you more time to experiment and consider your creative career options. You are encouraged to take an individual approach towards your assignments which are designed to challenge your creative thinking and uniqueness. You will explore 2D, 3D, textiles, ceramics, digital art and mixed media approaches. We promote individual growth and tailor the course to fit the needs of individual progression goals, as well as collaborative working practices which will all result in a professional portfolio of work. Live projects allow you to experience potential professional careers. Projects have included: ‘Circus’ with outcomes ranging from performance art, costume design, illustration and 3D installation for an exhibition; ‘Wintertide’ an Arts development company providing an experience of working with a client professionally and community art projects working with a local school – teaching students art to enhance curriculum and experience; and, ‘Graffiti’ projects resulting in a spray painted Skate Park and designing children’s toys which were sold in Topshop, Metrocentre. In addition to this, you will learn how to use computers as design and drawing tools, explore working in the community and art education and experiment with both 2D and 3D outcomes.
You will benefit from a number of educational visits to explore local and regional artistic talent, meet clients who provide live briefs, work closely with schools and the community on projects and enjoy working in a creatively charged studio with like-minded people. Successful completion of the course gives the qualifications and skills required to progress on to a broad range of degree courses such as fashion, textiles, production design, arts management, graphics, costume, illustration, photography, fine art, comic illustration, animation, production for stage and screen, theatre industry, film, model making, special effects, ceramics or teaching.
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LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA - ART & DESIGN
UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA - FASHION
UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
FASHION 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 168 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
Fashion is a powerful art form, it allows us to express ourselves through the clothes that we design and wear. This fashion course will give you an excellent understanding of the whole design process through specialist teaching that covers fashion sketching, garment construction, technical investigation, fabric manipulation, portfolio building and fashion promotion and styling. Emphasis is placed on professional practice as you work in a studio full of industry standard equipment. There may be opportunities to take part in educational visits to international centres of fashion excellence such as Paris and London. The course will give you a well-rounded education to help you understand the many areas of the fashion industry and is ideal for anyone wishing to embark on a career in fashion. Successful completion of the course gives the qualifications and skills required to progress onto a range of degree courses or go directly into employment.
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ALUMNI - LIELLE WOMENSWEAR
ALUMNI
LIELLE WOMENSWEAR Sisters, Natalie and Danielle Futo both studied a UAL Extended Diploma in Fashion Design at The Northern School of Art and since have founded an online global fashion brand, Lielle. “Lielle is an online Fashion Brand based in the North East of England. We design, manufacture and retail timeless fashion pieces that are worn and loved by celebrities, bloggers and women across the UK and worldwide. With tutors that had many years of experience within the industry, this gave us a great insight and knowledge into design and manufacturing which has helped hugely within the business we run today. As most factories went overseas, we felt that our ability to manufacture within our hometown gave us a unique edge, identifying what we feel is a gap in the market for British made fashion and that many consumers still love to buy products that are made within the UK. The Northern School of Art allowed us to explore many avenues within the fashion industry with all of the combined subjects that worked seamlessly together. We did not feel other colleges offer this, especially when doing A Levels. All the subjects felt as though they were all linked to each-other in one way or another, allowing us to experience a feel of what different jobs roles would be available. This allowed us to explore what areas we loved most about the industry, aiding us to make future choices of where we wanted to head�. www.lielle.co.uk
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FILM & TV PRODUCTION 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 168 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
This course allows you to work on a variety of different creative projects such as short films, documentaries, single camera drama, film trailers, social media content creation and creative photography. You will learn to script, plan and story board, use camera equipment, edit film and work with audio to ensure you have a good understanding of the variety of skills used within the film and TV industries.
on live projects whilst you explore a range of film making methods, varying from the latest film capture equipment in the studio environment, to smartphones and portable lighting.
You will have the opportunities to explore lots of different skills and creative techniques combining theory and practice. Group work is essential, so you will quickly make new friends whilst learning the creative and technical skills necessary for industry.
You will build your very own show-reel as a portfolio that will help you progress into higher education or into employment.
Projects are designed to give you an insight into varying careers within the film, TV and online broadcast industries. These include camera operators, editors, directors, producers, cinematographers and more. There are also opportunities to gain input from industry professionals and work
The Tees Valley is already an established location for feature films and high end TV (Star Wars, Black Widow, 1917, Vera and many others have all filmed in the area in the past couple of years) and the British Film Institute and British Film Council have agreed that there is an ongoing need for skilled people in the industry.
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LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA - FILM & TV PRODUCTION
UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA - FINE ART
PENNY TETLOW
UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
FINE ART 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 168 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
This course offers you the opportunity to discover how to communicate ideas and meanings in an expressive, inventive and very personal manner whilst at the same time exploring the varied career pathways offered by this discipline. You will develop skills in experimentation with a wide range of materials, techniques and processes, generating ideas through visual and theoretical research and creative exploration. You will take a personal and highly rewarding journey, developing your individual style through a range of stimulating and thought-provoking assignments which are designed to extend your practical 2D & 3D skill base as well as critical understanding. Tutors, who are all practicing Fine Artists, help you to explore the work of other practitioners as well as industry sector specialists to support your learning. The course offers opportunities to visit both local and international galleries and may include residential visits to locations such as Barcelona and Madrid. Fine Art study provides a wonderful exploratory experience and aims to direct you to career pathways that suit your individual talents and passions by creating a portfolio of diverse work to support your chosen progression. Successful completion of the course provides you with the qualifications and skills required to progress onto a range of degree courses or move directly into employment.
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LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA - GRAPHIC DESIGN
HARVEY SWINBANK
UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
GRAPHIC DESIGN 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 168 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
Your tutors are industry professionals who will teach you how to use the design process to explore and generate professional and contemporary responses to assignments covering advertising, editorial design, packaging, marketing and promotions, illustration, branding, typographic design, motion graphic animation and graphic image making using traditional and digital methods. You will discover how to turn ideas and experiments into professional outcomes using our dedicated suite of apple computers and laptops and be taught how to use professional Adobe software. The students on the course will work on a variety of projects including live briefs with industry contacts. If you are interested in how social media can be used to create exciting and engaging content for promotion and advertising then this is the course for you. In the second year, students are given the opportunity to respond to projects in more graphic design or illustration led styles after exploring both areas for the first year of the course. The course is designed to be responsive to the latest developments in the design industry as well as building in the opportunities for students to react creatively to current issues around the world. Successful completion of the course will give you the skills and qualifications required to go directly into industry or progress to a range of degree courses for example: • graphic design & communication • illustration • digital design & advertising • surface design Students are afforded the opportunity to gain work experience through live projects and through the great relationships the course team have with local design industry contacts.
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ALUMNI - JAMIE KIRK
ALUMNI
JAMIE KIRK Jamie Kirk is a designer and illustrator whose offbeat, playful style of work thrives in various worlds having existed in exhibition spaces, books, prints, skateboards, stickers, shoes, newspapers and on coffee cups! Specialising in hand-lettered typography, Jamie celebrates shape, form and traditional techniques; embracing handdrawn methods that express the fun he finds when making, to communicate ideas through letterform. Following completion of the Foundation Diploma course at our Green Lane campus in 2011, Jamie has worked with clients worldwide including the likes of Krispy Kreme, REEF and Hasbro as a freelance illustrator, whilst he is now working at The Northern School of Art as our Graphic Designer! hello@jamie-kirk.co.uk www.jamie-kirk.co.uk
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LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA - INTERACTIVE DESIGN
JASMIN HOSSEINI UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
INTERACTIVE DESIGN 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 168 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
If you are excited about emerging technologies and how we interact with them on a daily basis this is the course for you. Learn the skills necessary to take your ideas and concepts through to digital solutions such as illustrations, animations, image manipulation, 3D environments, characters and concept art for a variety of media applications. This course offers you the opportunity to explore and design using digital illustration techniques. You will create designs in our dedicated studios developing your own personal creative voice whilst being supported to improve through drawing and design skills, and working through a range of projects developing your own illustration style. Throughout the course you will be given the opportunity to create; 2D traditional and digital animations, commercial illustration, graphic novel designs, stopmotion animations, storyboarding and character development. You will use digital drawing tablets alongside traditional techniques to develop
skills and knowledge required in the interactive design industries. You will also gain technical experience using industry standard software including Photoshop and the Adobe Creative Suite before moving onto advanced 3D modelling using 3D StudioMax and Mudbox in the second year of the course. There will also be opportunities for excellent industry links and ‘live projects’ set by designers who will help develop your ideas professionally. You may also benefit from a range of enhancements to the course including life drawing and educational visits to gather first hand research and experience design in its many forms.
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LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA - INTERIOR, ARCHITECTURE & PRODUCT DESIGN (3D)
ELODIE SAHA Now studying BA Hons Architecture at Northumbria University, Newcastle
UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
INTERIOR, ARCHITECTURE & PRODUCT DESIGN (3D) 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 168 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
This course offers you the opportunity to develop your skills and interests into a lucrative career in industries such as interior design, architecture, product & furniture design or transport design, exhibition design, theatre and TV production design. Working in dedicated specialist studios and workshops equipped with an extensive range of industry standard equipment, you will explore a fascinating range of materials and making processes, including laser cutting and 3D printing as well as more traditional techniques. You will learn how to create, develop and enhance your designs using traditional techniques and digital design tools like Photoshop and 3D StudioMax. Working with new technologies and 3D software will challenge those interested in elements of STEM subjects used in design. Typically, the course offers many opportunities for excellent industrial links and ‘live projects’ set by architects and designers who will help develop your ideas professionally. You may also benefit from a range of educational visits to gather first hand research and experience design in its many forms. In the past there have been trips to Northern Design Festival, Harry Potter World and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park amongst others. The course is ideal for those students who have a practical mind and really enjoy making and building things and seeing their ideas develop into working models and prototypes.
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LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA - PHOTOGRAPHY
ELISE LUMLEY ‘In The Beginning’
UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
PHOTOGRAPHY 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 168 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
This wide ranging and innovative course will give you the opportunity to explore the creative world of photography. Photographs and images are, as everyone knows, part of everyday life. This wide ranging and innovative course will give you the opportunity to engage with the language of photography and imagery via a series of assignments specifically written to broaden your outlook. The list of potential subjects is almost endless, as are the learning prospects on this course. You will explore the full range of darkroom and digital techniques (including moving image and camera-less photography), giving you a thorough understanding of the possibilities of their uses. Alongside a technical understanding, research and experimentation is greatly encouraged. You will also explore the work of both commercial and fine art photographers, typically, through educational visits, live briefs and visiting photographers. The course will expand your imagination and skills through workshops delivered by industry professionals, whilst getting full support for progression into higher education and degree courses or the many varied roles within the photographic industry.
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ALUMNI - JACK TENNYSON
JACK TENNYSON
ALUMNI
JACK TENNYSON “I’m Jack, a mountain bike and lifestyle photographer, specialising in capturing exclusive images of world class mountain bike athletes. These ‘behind the scene’ images showcase what the general public cannot access; and may not necessarily get to witness during racing. I found my love for mountain bike photography after I pursued a career of racing with Madison Saracen Factory Race Team. Through photography, I wanted to capture exactly what our sport is about, to a wider audience. Alongside racing internationally, I studied photography at The Northern School of Art; which not only improved and enhanced my photography skills, it offered opportunities for a possible career within the industry which I love. I currently work for Madison Saracen Factory Race Team, the same team I raced with years prior. I transitioned into this role after volunteering as a photographer, to learn the ropes of my new career path. I have now spent two years working as a freelance photographer, where I have travelled across the globe documenting races and experiencing many incredible places”. www.jacktennyson.com
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TEXTILES & SURFACE DESIGN 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 168 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
The Textiles & Surface Design course is designed for you if you have creative flair and talent, a passion and interest in all areas of exploratory textiles, and are unsure of how to develop it further into a career in the wide range of creative textile & craft industries. The course offers you the opportunity to explore a wide range of career pathways including textiles for: • products • interior accessories • costumes • fashion accessories & jewellery • textiles art • surface design & print for fashion, costume, gift wrap wallpaper & interior fabrics • innovative surfaces
You will gain invaluable knowledge and skills in how to become textile makers and/or surface designers through exploration, in specialist studios and workshops, experiencing and combining a wide range of mixed media textile techniques, materials and equipment used within the art and design industries. During your two years with us, you will receive an exciting broad experience and knowledge of 2D & 3D textile materials & processes in year 1, this then becomes individually and independently focused throughout year 2, and is designed to enhance and develop your chosen area of textiles and career specialism, within the textile design and art and craft industries.
• print & illustration You will have opportunities to use traditional & nontraditional textile media, such as paper, fabrics, metal, glass & ceramics. Develop a variety of drawing and printing techniques, digital and surface embellishment, to enhance design ideas for areas such as interior and fashion accessories, and handmade bespoke work. You will learn how to generate, develop and create contemporary ideas in response to challenging briefs and live assignments.
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LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA - TEXTILES & SURFACE DESIGN
UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
ALUMNI - FAYE BULLER
FAYE BULLER
ALUMNI
FAYE BULLER Faye Buller is a fibre artist who specialises in handmade, woven weaves, working with clients around the world from her studio in Newcastle. With every weave possessing its own unique, handmade characteristics through the intricate detail, colour, warmth and tactile nature, it’s in her passion for textiles developed at The Northern School of Art that Faye founded her own business. “My time at The Northern School of Art allowed me to explore various methods of working, giving me the opportunity to find out the things I enjoy and find most fulfilling. Studying Design Crafts at the Middlesbrough campus and then the Textiles & Surface Design degree course at the Hartlepool campus really gave me the foundations and confidence to continue pursuing my love of textiles to eventually set-up my own business”. hellofayebuller@gmail.com @fayebuller
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ACADEMIC CHOICE
A-LEVEL - ART & DESIGN HISTORY
A-LEVEL ART & DESIGN HISTORY 2 YEARS
This course offers you the opportunity to explore the very real influence of art and design and the growth of society have had on each other throughout history.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will examine meanings conveyed through art and design from the Italian Renaissance to the contemporary works of today and how these have influenced and been influenced by changing social, political, cultural and economic factors.
Full-Time
5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 56 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
Your studies are further enhanced by museum and gallery visits as well as talks given by visiting lecturers and practitioners from industry. This will enable you to develop your skills in observing and interpreting artworks through a theoretical approach to study. On successful completion of an A-Level programme of study, you will have the skills and qualifications needed to progress onto a wide range of courses at foundation diploma or degree level or go directly into employment. The qualification you will be awarded is GCE A-Level Art & Design: Critical and Contextual Studies.
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ALUMNI
ALUMNI
TOM MARSHALL As a student on the Film and TV Production course at The Northern School of Art’s Middlesbrough campus between 2005-2007, Tom’s career as a film and TV director took off soon after leaving when he won the 2007 BBC New Filmmakers Award with his film Bigboy 74. Tom has recently directed an A-list cast in the Netflix production of ‘Space Force’ which hit screens on 29 May 2020. Created by the team behind the hit US ‘Office’, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ & ‘Parks & Recreation’ series, ‘Space Force’ features a stellar cast including Steve Carrell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Tawny Newsome, Noah Emmerich and Lisa Kudrow to name just a few.
Tom Marshall Pictured (left) on set with actor Steve Carrell, on the production of ‘Space Force’
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ACADEMIC CHOICE
A-LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE
KATIE HARLAND
A-LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 56 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
In order to be successful you must have the ability to communicate your ideas and thoughts. This course offers students the opportunity to explore the power of language and its place in society. It explores how the English language works how it originated and how it can be used to best effect in a changing world. Students will develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language, using these skills creatively and accurately in a whole range of situations and circumstances. They will explore the ways English Language has changed and have the opportunity to produce their own piece of creative writing and an investigation into language. Expanding vocabulary and understanding language will help students to grow in confidence and be successful. On successful completion of an A-Level programme of study, you will have the skills and qualifications needed to progress onto a wide range of courses at foundation diploma or degree level or go directly into industry employment.
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VISUAL ARTS PATHWAY
A-LEVEL FINE ART
EWELINA AUTOSZCAK
A-LEVEL FINE ART 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C) UCAS POINTS Up to 56 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
This course offers you the opportunity to discover how to communicate ideas and meanings in an expressive, inventive and very personal manner whilst at the same time exploring the real career pathways offered by this discipline. The fine artists who deliver the course will help students to really ‘see’ the world around them and record their observations in new and exciting ways. You will experiment with abstract, figurative and symbolic approaches to visual communication using a whole range of approaches including drawing, painting and printmaking. On successful completion of an A-Level programme of study, you will have the skills and qualifications needed to progress onto a wide range of courses at foundation diploma or degree level or go directly into employment. Here’s what some of our Fine Art students are doing now. Oliver Perry
Sculptor & designed art work for the Great North Run
Rose McMurray
Fine Artist (exhibited at Leeds Art Gallery)
Connor Shields
Sculptor (exhibited at Yorkshire Sculpture Part & member of Yorkshire Sculptures International Sculpture Network)
Ashleigh Chinnock
Fine artist (Australia)
Cal Dyer
Photographer (fine art & commercial)
Sam Golding
MUA freelance Make-up Artist
Sammie Marshall
Lifestyle/fashion Influencer (112k followers)
Daryl Watson Highly successful Tattoo Artist - widely travelled completing many guest slots to showcase his work and has recently opened his own Tattoo Studio based in Leeds. Josh Bolam
Textile Designer working freelance for designers including Burberry
Francesca Jordan
Makeup artist for ITV Television Studios
Ben Cocker
Graphic artist & MD at Guerilla Cast
Gabrielle Dejorgio
Gallery attendant, Baltic
Sarah Ridings
Exhibition, WET productions
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DESIGN PATHWAY
A-LEVEL GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
LEAH ALLEN
A-LEVEL GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 56 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
Our A-Level Graphic Communication course here at The Northern School of Art offers you the opportunity to turn creative talents into problem solving skills. Dedicated and talented staff will help you to explore the entire design process from how to respond to a client’s brief through to the research, experimentation and development of a concept to producing design solutions that communicate to a chosen target audience in order to inform, promote and persuade.
You will explore a range of topics, including typography, branding, poster design and book cover design, on this exciting and stimulating course. As well as embedding the design process, students will have an opportunity to develop their drawing skills and sharpen visual awareness. When you complete your studies, you should have the confidence, ability and understanding to produce individual and innovative design solutions that creatively utilise both real media and digital techniques. On successful completion of an A-Level programme of study, you will have the skills and qualifications needed to progress onto a wide range of courses at foundation or degree level, or go directly into employment.
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ACADEMIC CHOICE
A-LEVEL MEDIA STUDIES
A-LEVEL MEDIA STUDIES* 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 56 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
This course offers you the opportunity to explore the ever-changing media landscape. If you are interested in media products, platforms and technologies alongside exploring how influential media is in today’s society and major contemporary media issues, this is the perfect A-Level to compliment your studies. In year 1 students study Media industries and Media audiences focusing on radio, newspapers and the film industry. In year 2 students do an in-depth study of television, magazines and online social and participatory media/video games. Coursework involves designing two media products e.g. music video, website or a radio/TV feature, online social media/participatory website. On successful completion of an A-Level programme of study, which includes this course, you will have the skills and qualifications needed to progress onto a wide range of courses at foundation diploma or degree level or go directly into employment.
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VISUAL ARTS PATHWAY
A-LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
ELLA STOCK
A-LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 56 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
This course will enable you to learn a wide range of photographic skills and technical abilities. This can then be applied to a range of short assignments where inspiration from the work of other photographers and students imagination can be explored. You will have the opportunity to utilise our fully equipped darkrooms to produce your own black and white stimulating imagery. There is the opportunity to use a wide range of camera equipment, both digital and film. Fully qualified and talented staff will help you produce a range of exciting assignments covering practical and theoretical topics. Year 2 builds on growing expertise and imagination. The final unit culminates in a chosen topic studied at great depth and producing high quality photographic images. On successful completion of an A-Level programme of study, you will have the skills and qualifications needed to progress onto a wide range of courses at foundation diploma or degree level or go directly into industry employment. The qualification you will be awarded is titled A-Level Art & Design: Photography – lens and light based media.
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DESIGN PATHWAY
A-LEVEL TEXTILES & SURFACE DESIGN
EVIE ANDREWS
A-LEVEL TEXTILES & SURFACE DESIGN 2 YEARS Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)
UCAS POINTS Up to 56 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS Middlesbrough
This course is for you if you are interested in a career in textile design. This gives you the opportunity to express yourself through functional or decorative manipulation of materials and fabrics. You will learn from the work of practicing textile and fashion designers, exploring textile specialisms such as print, knit, weave, macramĂŠ, embroidery, embellishment, fabric manipulation and moulage. You can then develop these techniques into either textile installation or constructed textiles product outcome. Tutors are fully qualified practitioners and will help you to experiment with textile techniques. Each assignment theme is open to allow each individual student to develop a unique and personal response to each project with a textile outcome. You will work in a professional studio environment where you will discover how to produce both exciting and innovative design work. On successful completion of an A-Level programme of study, you will have the skills and qualifications needed to progress onto a wide range of courses at foundation diploma or degree level or go directly into industry employment.
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ALUMNI - DANNY LOWE
DANNY LOWE
ALUMNI
DANNY LOWE Alumni student Danny Lowe studied a UAL Diploma in Photography at our Middlesbrough campus, he’s now shooting for global brands and publications such as GQ, Esquire, Vogue, Interview Mag, L’Officiel and more. “When I went to The Northern School of Art, my photography improved and I learned so much about the craft and technicalities of photography. The facilities were amazing, we worked a lot in the dark room, we could hand print and loads more. I found direction, and really got to understand the basics of analogue photography too, which I feel is important for anyone interested in photography to understand”.
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From practical advice and guidance, to more emotional support, we can provide access to a range of services to enable our students to resolve any issues, allowing them to focus on their studies and realise their true potential.
The Student Services Team provide support for students from application, throughout their time at the School and onwards towards their next steps whether that be to University, or into employment or supported internships.
What benefits are available? Materials & print credit worth up to £85 for eligible students*
Free travel cards for student use on Arriva scheduled bus routes, Northern Rail services across the region and dedicated transport routes
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Subsidised printing & photocopying rates for all students
Cash bursaries for students who progress onto undergraduate study at the School’s University level campus
• Pastoral Support - support is available to help address a wide range of personal needs and problems. The team are there to support students who may be upset, confused or struggling with a problem that they may find helpful to discuss with someone outside their circle of family and friends. Liaison with a variety of local specialist support organisations helps us to ensure that where specialist support is required our students are able to access this quickly - with our support should they need it. Health and Wellbeing - the team can offer advice on a range of practical strategies to support both a healthy mind and body. Counselling - a confidential service offering a range of strategies to help students address emotional distress arising from psychological, emotional or mental health issues. Money Matters - from emergency loans to advice on longer term support and budgeting as well as advice on applying for student finance if moving onto University.
Transition Support - for learners who may require a little more time or information before studying with us we can arrange visits and taster sessions to gain more insight into what it is like studying at the School. We work with schools to facilitate access from year 9 onwards. Learning Support - our SENDco and team of Learning Support Assistants ensure that any students with special educational needs are fully supported in and out of the studios and classrooms. Liaising with schools, families and the local authorities, where required, we ensure we provide the most appropriate means of support for students with additional needs and those with Educational Health Care Plans to achieve their goals and ambitions. Specialist Learning support - available for students with dyslexia or related learning difficulties specialist support is provided on a one to one basis and supports students in areas such as planning and organisation skills, reading and spelling strategies and general study skills.
Subsidised food in our dedicated art café – free meals for eligible students*
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Additional support for care leavers, in care, and those in receipt of income support, or both DLA & ESA (which is also subject to funding restrictions)**
Free and subsidised trips and study visits •
Free DVD rental – you can loan recent DVD releases free of charge from our library •
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Free starter pack – tailored to your course
Support with childcare costs for eligible students**
Things our students say... “Thank you for all the support you have given me this year. You have helped me feel like myself again and work through all my problems!” “Thank you so much for looking after me these last 2 years. You have made things so much easier for me and always helped calm my nerves.” “You have really helped and supported me throughout my course. I couldn’t have done it without you.”
It’s quick and easy to contact Student Services. We’re open throughout the year during office hours. Call: 01642 856135 (office hours) 01642 856138 (answerphone) Email: studentservices@northernart.ac.uk fe.disability@northernart.ac.uk (for any disability related enquiries).
*Subject to means testing and funding restrictions **Subject to continuation of funds such as care to learn and bursary funds. All information on this page is subject to change.
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STUDENT SUPPORT
Student Support
At The Northern School of Art we believe in fostering independence and supporting students to grow and achieve, not only academically, but also personally.
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SUPPORT FOR CREATIVE TEACHERS & ADVISORS
The School has an established network for teachers and advisers as The North East Schools and Colleges Arts Network (NESCAN). We help participants by: • offering CPD sessions (many of these are free) • talks from key note speakers • networking and sharing best practice on teaching and learning • providing guidance on portfolio development • engagement with cultural organisations
Working with Schools Creative Placements/Taster Days The School offers work experience for nominated groups of year 10 and 11 pupils. These allow interested students to work on a creative brief and experience life at a specialist art and design school. Offered at discreet times in the academic year.
Attendance at your Events We can support events taking place in your school such as parents’ evenings, options evenings, careers fairs, mock interviews, application days or lunchtime drop-ins.
Twilight Hours (NEW) Offered during 3:30pm - 6pm. Potential students are welcome to book in a bespoke tour with our recruitment team. Providing a mini-open day experience, participants will look around our fabulous studios and view current work, as well as speak to existing students and staff. Workshops/Demonstrations Offered either virtually, on-campus or at your own institution, our workshops are free and materials are included.
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Inspirational Talks/Assembly Talks Talks include topics on creative careers, portfolio building, student life and/or course-specific portfolio presentations. Delivered virtually or in-person.
External Skills & Careers Events The School regularly attends regional events such as Skills North East and Tees Valley Skills & STEM events. Guided Tours of End-Of-Year Shows Exhibiting at both Middlesbrough and Hartlepool. We welcome your organisation to come and look around. We can arrange bespoke tours with student ambassadors who will proudly show you the exhibition. Open Days The School runs a number of virtual and physical open days throughout the year. Please see northernart.ac.uk to find dates and booking information.
If you would like to find out more or book onto any of the events and activities, please contact a member of our team at: studentrecruitment@northernart.ac.uk or call 01642 288888.
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Support for Creative Teachers & Advisers
We offer a variety of activities both on- and off-campus, some of which are offered virtually too. These include talks, portfolio presentations and workshops on creative careers, as well as, routes for progressing into a thriving creative industry. We will always try to fit our activities around your working day and lesson times.
How to apply to The Northern School of Art STAG E 1 A P P LY
STAGE 2 I N T E RV I E W
What happens next? STAGE 3 O FFE R
STAGE 4 ENROLMENT
B E FOR E YOU 'A PPLY'
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Read through the prospectus or visit northernart.ac.uk to research the courses we offer and career opportunities they lead to.
Our friendly student recruitment team can help you with any queries you may have.
Come along to one of our open events where staff will be available to answer questions and show you around the facilities and studios.
Telephone 01642 288888 Email studentrecruitment@northernart.ac.uk
If you can’t make it to an open event, you can call student recruitment on 01642 288888 and we will arrange a date for you to visit.
Live Chat We have a live chat feature on our website. The icon appears on the front page when a staff member is available to take your queries.
A P P LY You can apply in a number of ways:
Website www.northernart.ac.uk
Email studentrecruitment@northernart.ac.uk
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Online www.northernart.ac.uk Post fill out the form at the back of the prospectus and send it back to us at Student Data Team The Northern School of Art Green Lane Middlesbrough TS5 7RJ
We treat all applications on their own merit and welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences. You may not have completed an Art GCSE qualification, which is fine, as we can assess your eligibility based on your portfolio, personal interests and hobbies, as well as other relevant qualifications.
Interview Interviews normally start in October and take place throughout the year. However we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Your interview is fairly informal and will usually be with a staff member teaching on the course. Interviews take place in a relaxed environment and are designed to guide you on the most suitable route.
Portfolio Advice A portfolio is individual to every student and it is difficult to say exactly what it should consist of. Everyone will have individual styles and will have been taught to produce work in different ways. We encourage you to bring anything that you feel will help support your application to The Northern School of Art.
At interview you will be asked general questions regarding your application to us, some questions about yourself, your inspirations and aspirations. We ask you to bring some examples of your own work in the form of a portfolio. The most important thing about this interview is to just be yourself and not to worry. The idea behind your interview is to show us the kind of things you are interested in, for us to see how passionately you talk about your work and to help us make sure we find the best course to suit you.
It is a good idea to order your work in a way that will make it easier to talk through e.g. you may want to begin with work that you produced at the very start of your current studies.
After the Interview
Worried about your portfolio?
If you are successful at interview, you will be offered a place. We will then keep in touch with you throughout the year until you enrol with us.
If you are concerned about your portfolio or worried there isn’t much work to show us, don’t panic. We would still encourage you to apply and attend the interview. If we feel that you should submit more work to us then we will request this from you before making a firm decision. If we feel that you may be better suited to an alternative course, we will provide appropriate advice and guidance whether this is a course with us or elsewhere.
Portfolios work may include any of the following: • • • • • • • •
drawings paintings sketchbook work digital design work photographs short video clips animations screen prints
• research notes • example of blog work • fabric/sewing work • 3D sculpture work • examples of mixed media
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Forename(s)
APPLICATION FORM
The Northern School of Art AP P LICATIO N FO RM
The Northern School of Art AP P L ICATION FOR M
Surname(s)
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Date of Birth
Year of leaving
Address
Have you been resident in the UK for 3 years prior to this application?
Please tick one box
UAL Diploma Pathway Level 2 Art & Design
4 GCSEs (3/D)
Level 3 Art & Design Level 3 Fashion Level 3 Film & TV Production Level 3 Fine Art
YES
NO
Level 3 Graphic Design Level 3 Interactive Design Level 3 Interior, Architecture & Product Design (3D) Level 3 Photography
Do you need additional support requirements?
Level 3 Textiles & Surface Design
Please tick box if yes:
Postcode What additional support requirements do you need?
A-Level Pathway 5 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C) including Maths and English minimum 4/C
I wish to study 3 A-Levels
Home Telephone Do you have an EHCP/ SEN Support Plan?
Mobile
YES
NO
Foundation Diploma Pathway 1 A-Level + 3 GCSEs including Maths and English minimum 4/C
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
If you have any criminal convictions, please tick this box:
Access to Higher Education Access to Higher Education in Art & Design
19+
Qualifications Please enter the number of GCSEs you have (or likely to achieve) in the boxes below:
G CS E G R AD E:
Q UANTITY
What GCSE grades do you have (or likely to achieve) for:
S U B J EC T
9-5/A*-B
English
4/C
Maths
3 or below/D or below If you have any other qualifications (either completed or predicted), please tell us about them here:
G R A DE S C O R E
For more information please visit our website If you would like further guidance on making your application, please call student recruitment on 01642 288 888 or email studentrecruitment@northernart.ac.uk
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