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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
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Animation & Illustration students make their annual visit to Aardman studios in Bristol!

This month our students made their annual trip to visit Aardman studios in Bristol, the opportunity to visit the home of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Chicken Run creators is a part of our course partnersh... Read More
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Foundation Diploma Alumni George Hutton captures Whitby Goth Weekend for i-D Magazine!

Spotlight on Photographer and UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design alumni George Hutton, 28 years old from Whitby, who recently had a series of his images documenting Whitby’s Goth Weekend and its particip... 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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CCAD Alumni & Creative Lauren Staley hosts The Art House at Wintertide Festival 2025!

Spotlight on former CCAD graduate Lauren Staley, 41 years old from Hartlepool. Lauren is a teacher, jewellery designer and creator of The Art House, Wintertide Festival’s newest creative attraction which see Lau... Read More
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Andrea Wood awarded The Barbara Hackwood Prize for Outstanding Creative Development 2025!

Mature BA (Hons) Fine Art graduate Ajay is the recipient of the Barbara Hackwood Prize for Outstanding Creative Development 2025! The award recognises the student who has shown the most progress and development during... Read More
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MA Student Jenni Lloyd highly commended in this years Creative Conscience Awards!

MA Design Practice  student Jenni Lloyd has received a highly commended award in this years Creative Conscience Awards in the community graphic design category with her project Queer Gardens. Jennifer said, “the... Read More