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CCAD campuses - both in Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, are closed to students on 28-2-18. Staff are requested to attend work as normal if they can travel safely to work. As we are the only specialist art college in the North East, our students travel time can often be quite long, therefore after consultation with our bus services and information from […]

Jonny Bussell has been appointed as programme leader for the BA (Hons) degree in Acting for Stage and Screen. Launching in September 2018, the students will develop the craft of performing on stage and screen. Jonny, from Yarm-on-Tees in the North East of England, has worked in the acting industry for over 11 years and in the teaching profession for […]

Dr Nick Williams has been appointed to develop the Foundation Degree (FdA) in Sound Design for Stage and Screen, which launches in September 2018.The sound foundation degree has been designed by Nick to allow students to develop the skills required for sound across digital media, film, TV and theatrical productions Programme leader Nick, originally from Somerset and now living in […]

As you may be aware, Sir Ridley Scott mentioned Hartlepool Art College in his BAFTA speech and shared his admiration for teachers. The speech has been met with massive support from CCAD students, graduates, local residents of Hartlepool who all enjoyed the mention and most importantly teachers all over the country rejoiced that their often overworked profession received support publicly. […]

Cleveland College of Art & Design were astounded by the special mention of Hartlepool College of Art (we were previously West Hartlepool College of Art before CCAD) in Sir Ridley Scott's BAFTA fellowship speech on Sunday 18th February 2018. Sir Ridley has privately supported our standing as an independent art school as recently as the summer of 2017; when he […]

This week some of our Textiles & Surface Design students packed up their work and headed to the prestigious Paris-Nord Villepinte for Premier Vision in Paris, France. The 3 day industry event was from 13th - 15th February and brings together the six major industries supplying materials and services to the global fashion industry. Our students showcased their designs and […]

After 17 years, Burberry's chief exec and head designer Christopher Bailey is hanging up his (trench) coat with his final show on Saturday. This much anticipated show will go down in fashion history; Bailey is the man who elevated Burberry from a small UK company to a globally renowned fashion brand. We already know that in the show it's signature […]

Director and Producer Ridley Scott is one of our most prestigious and successful Alumni students. Ridley and his brother Tony (was also a film Director until his death) both studied at our Hartlepool campus from 1954 to 1958 and Ridley went on to create some of the greatest films of our time including, Black Hawk Down, Gladiator, American Gangster and […]

Representatives from The Northern School of Art will be available at the following UCAS fairs: Event Type Dates Area Venue UCAS Fair 28th Feb - 1st March Northern Ireland Eikon Exhibition Centre UCAS Fair 13th - 14th March Manchester Manchester Central UCAS Fair 19th March Cornwall Penryn University Campus, University of Exeter UCAS Fair 20th & 21st March Exeter Westpoint […]

Kickboxing Every Thursday, open to stay at students. These sessions cosy £20 for the term of 10 sessions, which works out at only £2 a session! Ideally we would like students to book all 10 sessions at once but if you cannot commit to all sessions beforehand for whatever reason, you can still pay £2 on the night to take […]

A talented art student from Wolviston is celebrating after winning a place at Oxford University’s prestigious Ruskin School of Art to study a degree in Fine Art. 19-year-old Fiona Cameron has been offered the opportunity at the top university while currently studying for a UAL foundation diploma in art and design at The Northern School of Art (CCAD) in Middlesbrough, […]

We are delighted that Anthony Burrill will be visiting on 13th March for a series of talks to students and an evening talk which will be open to the public. Anthony is known for his persuasive, up-beat style of communication. His work is held in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Cooper-Hewitt National Design […]

We are exceptionally pleased to announce that Mark and Keith from Mini Moderns will be joining us during March. As part of their visit to us, we are hosting a public talk to hear more about their inspirational interiors brand. https://www.playbuzz.com/item/3255fda2-e6fb-4ff1-aa1e-58ba754287cf

STATEMENT FROM CLEVELAND COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN IN RESPONSE TO BBC SURVEY ON REDUCTION OF CREATIVE ARTS SUBJECTS Following today’s (Tuesday 30 Jan) report from the BBC on a survey which suggests that creative arts subjects are being cut back in many secondary schools, Pat Chapman, Vice Principal at Cleveland College of Art and Design said: “The decline in […]

Cleveland College of Art and Design (CCAD) is celebrating a strong start to the life of its new Hartlepool teaching facilities with student applications at an all-time high for degree study across the arts. The leading higher education provider of specialist creative art and design degrees in the north has not only exceeded its own targets for applicants on its […]