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BA (Hons) Graphic Design student Jenni Lloyd received the The Sarah Cowell Design Impact Award for BA (Hons) Graphic Design and BA (Hons) Digital Design & Advertising! This award is made in memory of Sarah Cowell, a student who sought to use design to make a true impact, attempting to make the world a better place. The Design Impact Award […]

Staff and students from BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Design and MA Design Practice: Jayne Hemmis, Jo Stenberg,  Grimesz, Charlotte Tupling, Sophie Ridsdale and Mads Sutherland worked on community based arts project entitled ‘Connections’ at St Georges Academy Middleton St George, near Darlington. The project took place over summer in June and July this year. Student Sophie Risdale said, "the […]

The BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design Student of the Year Award is awarded is to the student who stands out amongst a field of undergraduates who have shown a high degree of commitment and professionalism throughout their studies. This year the award went to Emily Collighan. Staff said "the winning student has been a considerable journey, not only overcoming […]

Spotlight on 16 year old Noah Mooney, from Middlesbrough, student on our UAL Extended Diploma in Photography and budding Race Car Photographer. Alongside his studies Noah has had the opportunity to work professionally capturing images of race cars in motion with Teeside-based drifting company PhDrift (check out @scienceofdrifting & phdrift.co.uk to find out more). Speaking of the opportunity he said, "I […]

BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Design Student of the Year Award recognises the overall performance, approach to studying and achievement of graduating students from our BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Design Programme. Laura has received the award because "throughout her degree, she has been a committed, enthusiastic and a dedicated student. Her practice has developed throughout the 3 years of […]

The Barbara Hackwood Prize for Outstanding Creative Development Award recognises the BA (Hons) Fin Art student who has shown the most progress and development during their three academic years with us. It is made in memory of Barbara Hackwood, who was a much-loved member of the professional services staff at the Northern School of Art who also had a fine […]

UAL Extended Diploma Illustration & Animation student Aeryn Moor is the recipient of this years Governors' Award. The award is given to the student who has the most impressive work. Their work is regarded as being the 'Best in Show'. Staff members said Aeryn won the award because they have "spent the past 2 years with the passion and will […]

The Photography Achievement Award recognises the student that has displayed a particular level of commitment and dedication to their practice and study of photography whilst at the school. The award celebrates ability, development and progress. This year the award was presented to student Sophie Johnston. Lecturers commented that she won the award because "this student is a key member of […]

Kelsi Lees is the winner of 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." Staff commented that Kelsi "has been a dream student during her time at the school, having progressed from the Art & Design course at […]

Work by students at The Northern School of Art is being shown alongside world-renowned artists in an exciting touring exhibition from the British Museum at Hartlepool Art Gallery. The students' artworks are displayed amongst pieces from the British Museum collection by Mary Delany, Andy Warhol, Barbara Hepworth and Édouard Manet, as well as some of the most compelling and talented […]

Student Beth Hinde is the joint winner of both The Daniel Ross Fine Art Prize for Consistent Excellence and New Graduate Award by the Auxiliary! The Daniel Ross Fine Art Prize recognises a student who has consistently excelled across all aspects of their studies during the three years of their programme. It bears the name of a student who excelled […]

Student spotlight on UAL Extended Diploma in Photography student Matthew Boal. Matthew has been working with Stokesley Hockey Team alongside his studies and even snapped images as the official match and team photographer for them at the England Hockey Cup Final in London this May. This opportunity has allowed Matthew to gain some professional credits as a jobbing photographer whilst […]

The Gary Pearson Award For Breaking Boundaries in BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Design was awarded to mature student Rachel Creevy. This award is memory of Gary Person, "a student who 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 the School […]

A stunning display of 1950s inspired outfits created by the School's first year BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design degree students is on display at the world-famous Beamish open air museum throughout the summer. The work by first-year students is on show in the replica of artist Norman Cornish’s house in the County Durham museum's recently-opened 1950s Front Street until […]

Alice Shilton-Hart, UAL extended Diploma in Textiles & Surface Design student at our Middlesbrough campus is the joint winner of this years Principal Award! Alice received the shared award because they, "have demonstrated enthusiasm, commitment, and passion throughout their time at the school, overcoming numerous challenges during their two years here. When they first started, they were extremely shy and […]