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Acting student Katie enjoys masterclass on one of theatre’s most influential art forms, commedia dell’arte

Second year (BA) Hons Acting for Stage and Screen degree students enjoyed an expert insight into the colourful, comically anarchic world of commedia dell’arte at a recent workshop with MeeMee Theatre. The specialist c... Read More
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From graduating in a pandemic to creating work for the Foo Fighters: Alumni spotlight on Brandon Staniford!

BA (Hons) Graphic Design alumni Brandon Staniford, attended our degree programme during the Covid-19 pandemic, graduating into an unprecedented time, but five years on he has been able to achieve great successes in hi... Read More
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Costume design students Lola and Rhiannon’s festive work experience with Snow White panto

Second year BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design students enjoyed some festive work experience with AJ Theatrical Productions making the costumes for a production of Snow White. The pantomime at Hartlepool Tow... Read More
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Live brief with major production allows costume design degree student Eleanor to make the most of her course skills

In the first year of her BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation and Design degree student Eleanor McConnell was able to experience first-hand the huge benefits to students of working on live briefs. After joining The Northe... Read More
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Set design degree students create stunning backdrop for powerful play by TransformersHPL, a local charity based in Hartlepool

The team behind a powerful new production tackling themes of women’s rights, resistance and cultural identity has praised the creative partnership it established for a live brief project with the BA (Hons) Set Design ... Read More
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Jack Fowler is the recipient of The Gavin Murphy Achievement Award 2025!

Recent BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production graduate Jack Fowler is the recipient of The Gavin Murphy Achievement Award 2025! This award is given to the student who has displayed an excellent attitude in helpin... Read More
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BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production student Will Carter selected for the Royal Television Society Scholar bursary!

BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production student Will Carter, has been selected to be a Royal Television Society Scholar as a recipient of the TV Production and Journalism Bursary, which aims to address skill gaps ... Read More
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Stunning large-scale public art banners created by Textiles and Surface Design students for historic railway celebrations

Talented BA (Hons) Textiles and Surface Design degree students from The Northern School of Art’s Hartlepool campus helped to mark a major moment in history with a recent live brief project. As part of the S&DR200 ... Read More
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Graphics degree students Kayleigh Robinson, Mac Brown and Birdie Fitzsimmons win Creative Conscience Awards!

BA (Hons) Graphic Design students Kayleigh Robinson, Mac Brown and Birdie Fitzsimmons have all received awards in this years Creative Conscience Awards 2025! The Creative Conscience awards is a scheme for students and... Read More
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Film, TV and Theatre degree students bring community film Lucky Penny to life

Two final-year BA (Hons) Film, TV and Theatre Production students from The Northern School of Art, Stuart Hunter and Max Ferguson, are celebrating the success of Lucky Penny – the debut film from Hartlepool-base... Read More