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BA (Hons) Production Design for Stage & Screen graduate Connor Curran is this years Moments of Wow Award winner! In response to receiving the award he said he was "extremely proud, as the standard of work from our class this year has been excellent so there was a lot of competition!" Connor said he chose to apply to the school […]

A former soldier turned student photographer at The Northern School of Art has paid homage to famous British Army veterans in a stunning set of photographs of the renowned Chelsea Pensioners resplendent in their signature red coats and black peaked hats. Lee Bullivant, from Hartlepool, was allowed exclusive behind the scenes access at the home for retired service men and […]

Recent BA (Hons) Fine Art graduate Niki Widynska is one of the two recipients of this years Daniel Ross Fine Art Prize. The award recognises students who have consistently excelled across all aspects of their studies during the three years of their programme. It bears the name of a student who excelled in everything he did during his time at […]

BA (Hons) Illustration for Commercial Application recent graduate Lauren Hubbert was awarded this years Illustration Achievement Award. This award is given to the student who has shown an exceptional attitude within their practice, commitment to their studies and positive influence within the cohort. Lauren, from Ingleby, completed our Foundation Diploma at our Middlesbrough campus "but took a detour after starting […]

BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Design student Maggie Gregg is the recipient of this years Gary Pearson Award for Breaking Boundaries 2025! The award is given to a student who has explored and pushed boundaries, whether they be personal, technical, visual or conceptual. During his time studying with us Gary was on a personal journey of self-discovery and this award is […]

BA (Hons) Graphic Design student Chartlotte Reidy is this years recipient of The Sarah Cowell Design Achievement Award 2025! This award is given to the student who has produced a body of work which aims to have a positive impact. Speaking of winning the award she said "It was an honour to win the award! I think being socially conscious […]

Alumni and students from our BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production degree have collaborated with Hartlepool Marina on a promotional video that brings the vibrant heart of the North East’s water sports community to life, highlighting the power of the sea to connect, inspire, and uplift. 'Everybody's Welcome' celebrates Hartlepool’s vibrant maritime community, which welcomes everyone with open arms. […]

BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen student Isabelle Sander, from Norfolk, has won the Acting Student of the Year award 2025! The award is present to the Acting student who has produced the strongest work across different mediums. Lecturers commented that "Izzy is extremely talented and works hard at her craft. She has delivered a wide variety of performances […]

An innovative new production planning tool designed to simplify and streamline the filmmaking process, CinePlatform, has announced a new partnership with The Northern School of Art. Founded by filmmakers Laura Lee Daly and Christopher Darby, CinePlatform was created to support creatives at every level of production, making it easier for students, emerging artists, and professionals alike to bring their stories to […]

Second year BA (Hons) Illustration for Commercial Application students had the opportunity to work on a live project with Newcastle-based agency Drummond Central to develop a range of illustrations and associated advertising assets for Jack Daniel's Old No.7 cocktails based around the theme of the 7 deadly sins. The aim of the project was to engage a new and younger […]

First year students on our UAL Extended Diploma in Photography course and A-Level Photography course  had the exciting opportunity to take part in a unique Dance Photography workshop organised in collaboration with Middlesbrough Libraries and Libraries Connected.  The workshop was delivered by The Black British Ballet project, an initiative by Oxygen Arts. The project was created to "fundamentally change the […]

Student Spotlight on BA (Hons) Digital Design & Advertising Student Olivia Bargewell-Narh, 21, from Middlesbrough and her social impact campaign Toxic Ads focusing on the vaping epidemic amongst young people. We caught up with Olivia to find out more about the project and give some insight in to what it's like studying on this exciting degree programme: Tell us about […]

College-level UAL Extended Diploma in Graphic & Digital Design student Niamh O’Grady is the recipient of the prestigious Governors Award. The Governors' Award is given to the student who has the most impressive work. Their work is regarded as being the 'Best in Show'. Judges said that "Niamh’s final exhibition piece presents a sophisticated synthesis of theory and design, engaging […]

Spotlight on BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design student Helen Mear who received the Costume Student of the Year award 2025 at this years degree show. The Award celebrates "a high degree of commitment and professionalism throughout the graduating students from BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation for Design." Helen joined the school as a mature student, she said "after being fascinated […]

The Northern School of Art’s BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen degree programme has joined the ranks of the prestigious Federation of Drama Schools (FDS) placing it in an elite national drama training network. One of only two UK drama schools to have been accepted since the Federation was founded in 2017, this marks a major milestone for actor […]