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Recent graduates from The Northern School of Art's BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen and BA (Hons) Film, Television & Theatre Production degrees have been speaking about their experiences of studying on the courses. "I'd do the course 100 times if that was allowed," acting graduate Danielle Faye,  pictured below right, said. "The lecturers will just support you to […]

The Northern School of Art welcomed Andy Haldane FAcSS FRS, chief executive of the RSA (The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce), to officially open its new £14.5million Middlesbrough campus. The new campus, located in central Middlesbrough, opened its doors in September to nearly 800 students studying a range of specialist creative courses - from Saturday Club (6 to […]

Join us for a programme of free live online events on Wednesday afternoons focusing on employability, professional skills and practice and HE awareness – all within a CREATIVE context. The Northern School of Art‘s talks cover a range of disciplines and are delivered by industry speakers, creative lecturers and graduates from across the whole creative sector. These sessions can serve […]

Stunning upcycled craft installations created by textile students at the School's Middlesbrough campus are being featured at this year's Festival of Thrift, the national celebration of sustainable living taking place at Kirkleatham, near Redcar, on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September 2022. The eye-catching designs have been created by first and second year UAL Extended  Diploma in Textiles and Surface […]

Final year UAL Extended Diploma in Film & TV Production student Abbie Ridge has been shortlisted for the Student Impact Film Festival for her coming of age short film 'Maria'. The Student World Impact Film Festival is a premier student film festival. The festival attracts submissions from over 5,000 aspiring filmmakers internationally each year and champions student film-makers. We loved […]

The state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II takes place on Monday 19th September 2022. Our school will close on this day as a mark of respect. We extend our thoughts and sympathies to The Royal Family at this difficult time. A statement from Principal Dr Martin Raby - “I should like to express not only my condolences, but […]

Staff from The Northern School of Art are showing work at the renowned Middlesbrough Art Weekender (MAW) that takes place from 22 - 25 September 2022. The showcase of work by lecturers and practitioners from the School's Middlesbrough and Hartlepool campuses is part of the MAW Fringe at Base Camp, Exchange House, Exchange Square, Middlesbrough TS1 1DB. The event Preview […]

Find out more about Olivia Bartlett, UAL Extended Diploma Photography student , winner of the inaugural Tim Leah-Adams - Technical Creativity Award. Olivia’s nomination for the award noted: “Over the course of the programme she has excelled beyond what was expected of her and had success exhibiting in London and Middlesbrough (with more exhibitions in the pipeline) as well as […]

Recent BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production graduate Leonard Villamor has been accepted into the BAFTA Mentorship programme fresh from finishing his degree here at The Northern School of Art. We were interested to learn about the benefits of the programme and all of the enterprising ways Leonard is working to gain experience and make his way in to […]

Find out more about John Mannick, BA (Hons) Commercial Photography graduate and winner of the Anjool Malde Commercial Photography Award. The Anjool Maldé Memorial Trust, a UK registered charity, was set up to keep alive Anjool’s legacy of a kindred and enlivened spirit that lit up so many lives and inspired and helped others to make most of their talents. […]

Find out more about UAL Extended Diploma in Fine Art student Eve Fenton, winner of The Northern School of Art’s Joe Cole Award, given to the student with the most outstanding work across our FE and HE campuses. The Joe Cole Award has been running for many years and it is judged by a former member of the School's staff, […]

BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production 2021 graduate Holly Beth has been working with Pilot Theatre as an Assistant Stage Manager on their national tour of Noughts and Crosses. We were interested to gain insight into the production and the role which has seen Holly working in the industry shortly after finishing her degree. Read on to find out […]

Find out more about Sophie Coleman, BA (Hons) Fine Art graduate and a winner of Middlesbrough Art Weekender‘s New Graduate Awards. The awards are a post-education professional development opportunity offering a range of benefits designed to support the winners in transitioning from student to working artist. It includes studio, space, mentoring and the opportunity to exhibit as part of the […]

Find out more about Rhiannon McMahon, BA (Hons) Acting degree for Stage & Screen graduate, winner of the Acting Student of the Year Award, awarded to the acting student who has produced the strongest work across different mediums. What is your home town and which school/college did you join the School from? My home town is Shildon and I came […]

Find out more about Chloe Smith, BA (Hons) Fine Art graduate, winner of the The Barbara Hackwood Prize for Outstanding Creative Development, which recognises the student who has shown the most progress and development during their three academic years with us. It bears the name of Barbara Hackwood who was a much loved member of staff at The Northern School […]