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Why the future of Visual Effects has never looked brighter: Insights from the Head of Stage & Screen Stuart Drummond!

By Stuart Drummond As we grow closer to the start of our new BA (Hons) Visual Effects degree launching next year and welcoming a new cohort to campus, lecturers and partners have started preparing for our new students... Read More
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Illustration diploma student Libby Hughes creates Christmas Display for Mackenzie Thorpe’s Arthaus Gallery!

UAL extended diploma in Illustration & Animation student Libby Hughes won a live brief competition to create a festive Christmas Display for Mackenzie Thorpe’s Arthaus Gallery which was unveiled earlier this... Read More
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How to break into Graphic Design: Our course partners offer career insight and advice!

At The Northern School of Art we offer two pathways into Graphic Design starting with our college-level UAL Extended Diploma in Graphic & Digital Design for school leavers which offers an industry focused approach... Read More
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UAL Photography diploma students team-up with four local businesses!

Final year students on our UAL Extended Diploma in Photography course have been working on a live brief with four client companies, the project has seen students work in groups to create promotional images for four lo... Read More
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A Nativity Goes Wrong & Grimm Up North – Two Festive Productions from UAL Acting for Stage & Screen students!

UAL Acting for Stage & Screen students are preparing for their final school performances of 2025 which will showcase original works written, devised and performed by our students inspired by the festive season. Pe... Read More
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BA (Hons) Model Making & Visual FX students Olivia Yell & Sarah Elwin work on TVIFF dark comedy Tania by alumni Adam Bouadba!

CCAD Film alumni Adam Bouadba premiered his dark comedy Tania staring Stephen Tompkinson at this year’s Tees Valley International Film Festival. The production was funded by a TVIFF scholarship initiative and describe... Read More
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From Student to Screen: How Art School Graduates Break Into Film & TV

At The Northern School of Art we offer multiple pathways into the stage and screen industries, through our degree programmes in BA (Hons) Film,  TV & Theatre Production, BA(Hons) Model Making & Props, BA (Hons... Read More
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Erdem & Wednesday Designer Steph Greenwood joins our BA (Hons) Fashion degree department!

Staff spotlight on the latest addition to our BA (Hons) Fashion degree department Lecturer Steph Greenwood who joins us from an illustrious career that has seen her work her way up the industry in ateliers, design tea... Read More
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UAL Acting Diploma students attend storytelling workshop & A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong at The Lowry Theatre!

First and second year UAL Extended Diploma in Acting for Stage & Screen students recently enjoyed an inspiring trip to The Lowry Theatre in Manchester to see A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong by the acclaimed Mischief ... Read More
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MA Design Practice grad Lily Rose Cockfield nominated for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award!

MA Design Practice alumni Lily Rose Cockfield, 24 years old based in Hartlepool, was recently nominated for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Hartlepool Business Awards! Lily studied with us at college, ... Read More