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
Sunderland Software City recently hosted an event at Sunderland College to showcase the exciting and wide range of career opportunities available in the digital sector. More than 80 pupils from local secondary schools were invited to Bede Campus as part of the Sunderland Digital Careers programme to help young people understand digital career pathways and … Continued
Sunderland College student Amy Kilbride has a bright future in journalism after entering a competition to find the best online story tellers. Amy, who studies Creative Media Practice, was named runner-up in the University of Sunderland’s Future Journalism Stars 2022 by a panel of judges including industry experts. The 17-year-old and her classmates were tasked … 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
People from across the North East are to benefit from a new set of digital training courses to develop specialist skills and improve their opportunities of securing a job with local businesses. The Skills Bootcamps in Digital are short, intensive courses in subjects such as data analysis, digital marketing, web development and cyber security. They … 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
Two Sunderland College students will play a key role in promoting arts and culture to young people across Sunderland and South Tyneside. Troy Pashley, 17, and Bethany Potter, 17, have begun year-long placements with The Cultural Spring, an Arts Council England-funded project which works alongside communities to develop an exciting programme of events, performances, workshops … 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
Sunderland College media students recently organised a charity beach clean up to raise vital funds to support those affected by muscular dystrophy. As part of their positive contribution projects, the students decided they wanted to help improve the local environment while fundraising for a cause close to their heart. Collecting four bags of litter from … Continued
