Sunderland College’s Arts Academy theatre is to be renamed as part of an ambitious rebrand and launch of a new production company. The 200-seat commercial venue at Bede Campus will be known as Theatre Eighteen, a nod to the Music and Performance faculty’s former ‘Room 18’ at Shiney Row Campus which was demolished in 2016. … Continued
Students from Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form and Northumberland College were recently challenged to create an innovative logo that would be used as part of an exciting new safeguarding and wellbeing initiative across the College Group. Stay Safe, a newly developed function at the College that enables students to report any concerns directly to the … Continued
Sunderland College has appointed a new Faculty Director to lead its Digital and Creative provision into an exciting and ambitious future. Sheree Rymer has taken up the role following a rigorous selection process and replaces Jane Reed who has been successfully appointed Campus Principal at Hartlepool Sixth Form. With over 20 years’ experience in education, … Continued
A former Sunderland College student’s unique interior designs have been honoured at the prestigious FESPA Awards. Beth Travers’ innovative use of printed materials and digital technologies to create a stunning new look for Leila Lily’s bar in Newcastle wowed the judges and beat competition from around the world in the ‘Printeriors’ category. The project features … Continued
A former Sunderland College art student has become a social media star after sharing her incredible make-up transformations. Shannon Farrer has been sharing her artistic skills on TikTok, turning herself into characters such as Harley Quinn and a superhero NHS nurse, with her videos receiving almost 500,000 views. In December, Shannon’s recreation of the Grinch … Continued
Sunderland College is using technology to provide its students with real-life industry experiences and showcase their skills. This week Music Performance students participated in a virtual masterclass hosted by North East musician, Will Jennison, who recently released his Christmas single ‘This Year’ with the support of Sunderland based Producers, ISG Global Music. Music has the … Continued
Sunderland College students are hoping to steal the show once again at the Light’s Out – Halloween in Sunderland event. Their zombie flash mob, in the main foyer of the Empire Cinema, was a highlight last year as the students wowed everyone with their rendition of Michael Jackson’s famous Thriller music video, along with taking … Continued
Sunderland College’s visual arts students have launched a virtual art exhibition to celebrate their creative talents. The innovative and immersive gallery displays over 200 pieces of work from across the college’s art & design, photography and graphics courses, some completed by students working from home during lockdown, and explores a range of concepts and subjects. Replacing the annual end of year show held at Bede Campus’s Arts Academy and the Washington Arts Centre, attendees … Continued
Performance students were given a special look behind the scenes of a multi award-winning West End production, Cabaret. The students enjoyed drama and dance workshops with members of Cabaret’s company cast, a Q&A with Anita Harris and James Paterson, as well as a tour of the North East’s flagship theatre which shined a spotlight on the dazzling costumes and inventive props of Rufus Norris’ smash hit. … Continued
