New Digital, Creative and Access Director for College

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

College alumni Beth wins international design award

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

Student’s logo chosen for home design challenge

A Sunderland College graphics student’s artwork has been chosen as the official logo for a home design competition supported by TV presenter and architect George Clarke. Following a brief set by educational charity MOBIE as part of the Sunderland Home Design Challenge launch, with BTEC student Lydia Mason’s leaf-shaped motif being selected as the stand-out … Continued

Sunderland College hosts online art exhibition

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

Graphics students work with local business to gain real work skills

Sunderland College Graphic Design students have been working in partnership with Sunshine Cooperative, an online retailer of locally sourced, sustainable and organic products. The students were given the opportunity to take part in a work experience project, where they were given a live brief to develop recipe cards and photograph the produce which are set … Continued