After graduating with a BA (Hons) in Textiles and Surface Design in 2017, Annie Game went on to complete a PGCE and build a career in creative education, combining her background in textiles with teaching across a broad range of art and design disciplines.
As a lecturer, Annie teaches students across Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4, supporting learners at different stages of their creative education. Her teaching covers multiple art and design disciplines, alongside careers and personal development sessions designed to help students develop their skills, confidence and plans for progression. She also plays a role in supporting students pastorally, helping them navigate both their studies and their next steps.
Annie is involved in planning educational experiences outside the classroom, organising art department trips, workshops and residential visits throughout the year. One of the highlights of her work has been the annual three-day London residential, giving students the opportunity to experience galleries, exhibitions, creative organisations and the wider cultural landscape of the capital.
Her work in education has also provided opportunities to become involved in a wide range of creative and community projects and events. These have included appearing on Channel 5’s Challenge Anneka, supporting the Stockton & Darlington Railway Festival and Big Art Festival, and contributing to exhibition curation.
Alongside her teaching career, Annie continues to develop her own knowledge and creative skills. She has completed university short courses in interior design, graphic design and fashion, as well as attending industry networking events. This ongoing professional development allows her to broaden her understanding of the creative industries and bring new ideas and perspectives into her teaching.
Annie’s career demonstrates the versatility of a Textiles with Surface Design degree, showing how the skills developed through studying textiles can provide a foundation for progression into creative education, while also opening up opportunities to explore other areas of art and design.
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