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BA (Hons) Graphic Design alumni Brandon Staniford, attended our degree programme during the Covid-19 pandemic, graduating into an unprecedented time, but five years on he has been able to achieve great successes in his freelance practice. He has worked with major music labels, established brands like ASOS and even created assets for his childhood favourite Foo Fighters, "there's a video […]

Since graduating only last year BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production alumni 23 year old Hannah Trafford has gone from strength to strength working on a wide range of projects since graduating; from the circus to children’s theatre! After recently finishing her role as Company Manager for the West End Irish dance production of Eireann by a Taste of Ireland […]

by Stuart Drummond Revisiting the schools PROTO trip experience Earlier this year we were thrilled to deliver an opportunity for students from our Film & TV, Production Design, Model Making and Visual Effects degree programmes to explore the fantastic facilities at PROTO in Gateshead. This facility, which is part of the UK’s pioneering Advanced Media Production (AMP) Network, is designed […]

Theatre group Ensemble '84 which counts BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen and MA Directing & Theatre Making alumni Stephen Lister as a part of its cast, won three awards at this year’s North East Culture awards. Ensemble '84 was formed in 2024 by Artistic Director Mark Dornford-May. Inspired by Mark's work with Isango Ensemble, a Theatre company rooted […]

By Stuart Drummond As we grow closer to the start of our new BA (Hons) Visual Effects degree launching next year and welcoming a new cohort to campus, lecturers and partners have started preparing for our new students through developing our space, partnerships and programme of study to best prepare graduates for the endless career paths they can persue after […]

UAL extended diploma in Illustration & Animation student Libby Hughes won a live brief competition to create a festive Christmas Display for Mackenzie Thorpe's Arthaus Gallery which was unveiled earlier this month. Middlesbrough-born artist and former CCAD alumni Mackenzie was in attendance for his annual Christmas show and to present Libby with her prize. Libby's prize was a £500 cheque plus […]

Second year BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design students enjoyed some festive work experience with AJ Theatrical Productions making the costumes for a production of Snow White. The pantomime at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre runs from the 10th to the 27th of December. When the production was unveiled organisers said: "It's set to be one of the largest and most spectacular […]

In the first year of her BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation and Design degree student Eleanor McConnell was able to experience first-hand the huge benefits to students of working on live briefs. After joining The Northern School of Art's Hartlepool campus course in 2024 the former Northampton College student from Silverstone in Northamptonshire had the opportunity to be part of a […]

At The Northern School of Art we offer two pathways into Graphic Design starting with our college-level UAL Extended Diploma in Graphic & Digital Design for school leavers which offers an industry focused approach to study through partnerships, live briefs and more. Students on this subject pathway open themselves up to limitless opportunities and many creative industries in the visual […]

Final year students on our UAL Extended Diploma in Photography course have been working on a live brief with four client companies, the project has seen students work in groups to create promotional images for four local brands, getting first-hand experience working on a live project whilst creating portfolio assets and gaining valuable feedback on their work. Clients include jewellery […]

UAL Acting for Stage & Screen students are preparing for their final school performances of 2025 which will showcase original works written, devised and performed by our students inspired by the festive season. Performances will take place on campus on Thursday 11th December and Friday 12th December. The project began with a recent trip to The Lowry in Manchester where […]

CCAD Film alumni Adam Bouadba premiered his dark comedy Tania staring Stephen Tompkinson at this year’s Tees Valley International Film Festival. The production was funded by a TVIFF scholarship initiative and described as a 'dark, yet deeply deeply emotive comedy' and 'truly exceptional' by organisers. Adam said "ten years after graduating CCAD and having produced and developed broadcast TV and […]

At The Northern School of Art we offer multiple pathways into the stage and screen industries, through our degree programmes in BA (Hons) Film,  TV & Theatre Production, BA(Hons) Model Making & Props, BA (Hons) Visual Effects, BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design, BA (Hons) Set Design for Stage & Screen and BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen. Through […]

Two graphic design students from The Northern School of Art’s Middlesbrough campus have been crowned as the UK’s top young designers at the 2025 WorldSkills UK competition. Second year UAL Graphic & Digital Design extended diploma student Jess Sweet won the gold medal and fellow second year Cambell Raine the silver at the event held in Cardiff on November 26 […]

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 teams, garment tech, production, marketing and sales. Her varied experience has developed a well-rounded view of working across ready-to-wear, couture, custom-made and e-commerce. With […]