THE final year showcase of work by FE Music Performance and Production students at Bradford School of Art is set to wow guests at a special evening event open to the public.
Taking place on Wednesday, May 18 from 6.30pm to 9pm at Bradford’s Kala Sangam arts centre, the event will feature a variety of musical styles and projects, all produced by the talented college students. It will give students a platform to perform live acoustic sets, deliver creative presentations, play music video edits, computer-game music, interactive technology projects, projections, and more.
The event celebrates exceptional student project work completed throughout their journey studying Music Performance and Production courses at Bradford School of Art. Book your free tickets via the Bradford College Eventbrite page.
* NEXT month the Bradford School of Art graduate fashion show is set to explode with creativity and a mesmerising display of talent. BA (Hons) Fashion students will host the glamorous event at the Bradford School of Art Lister Building on June 10, and tickets can be booked for 1pm, 6.30pm or 8pm shows.
Collections featured in this year’s show include Level 5 BA (Hons) Fashion student Maimoona Darr who worked on a collection using the theme of the artist and the artist’s smock. Creating a silhouette from artist canvas, Maimoona focused on the details within a painting to create a range of smocks, pleating and gathering to add volume.
Level 6 BA (Hons) Fashion student Sana Zubair took inspiration for her summer 22/23 alternative collection from the Japanese Kawaii sub-culture. Offering cute, playful, fun designs that use a bold range of fabrics, Sana created pieces that are comfortable and versatile to promote Japanese culture and values.
Angela Loftus, BA (Hons) Fashion Programme Leader at Bradford School of Art, said: “I’m so proud of the work that the BA (Hons) Fashion students have produced - as always, the standard of output is extremely impressive. I hope lots of industry connections, future employers, as well as family and friend will come and support and celebrate at the end of year fashion show when students can really show off their talent and the result of their hard work and dedication.”
The BA (Hons) Fashion degree is designed to produce employment-ready graduates who can play leading roles in a range of fashion-related careers. The broad range of modules on offer allows students to develop a professional understanding of fashion design and the wider art and design practices supported by competitions, live projects, subject specialised visits, and industry-led presentations. Final collections will also be exhibited in the School’s summer show, allowing the garments to be viewed in more detail.
* A GROUP of Bradford School of Art students are celebrating a new exhibition which showcases a diverse range of their MA degree work.
MA2/AA2A is a new show exploring the boundaries of contemporary visual arts practice. The exhibition is split between degree work made in response to individual MA projects and pieces produced during on-off lockdowns by Kate Whitehead and Lorna Jewitt, on the artists in residency programme.
Carole Griffiths, Lecturer in BA and MA Visual Arts at Bradford School of Art, said: “The MA in Visual Arts course offers the opportunity for students to explore a range of media, for example 2D/3D media, printmaking, photographic arts, ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, and digital arts.
"This work demonstrates the diverse nature of what is possible through experimental practice. The show is a taste of what will then contribute to further developments for their final integrated projects.”
The show will be open to the public until Thursday, May 19 at the Dye House Gallery in the Bradford College Lister Building.
* INTERESTED in finding out about apprenticeships? Then get along to the Apprenticeship Open Day at Bradford City Football stadium. Taking place on Monday, May 30, 1-6pm, it will introduce the Bradford College Apprenticeship team.
Organisations actively recruiting apprentices for vacancies across diverse sectors will also be on hand to chat about options, training, employment, and how to apply. Bradford College offer apprenticeship training in areas including Motor Vehicle, Construction Trades, Pharmacy, Dental, Healthcare, Business Admin, Hairdressingm Barbering, Early Years and Teaching. For over 30 years the college has delivered apprenticeships, working with employers in Bradford and wider Leeds City Region. It has access to high-quality training facilities, works with around 700 employers, and has industry specialist staff.
* ON Tuesday May 10, Bradford College welcomed organisations to showcase a diverse range of opportunities at the Careers and Work Experience Fair 2022.
The event was organised by the careers team to enable students to research and ask questions about their futures. Held in the David Hockney Building, it attracted lots of students, keen to explore degree options, apprenticeships, job opportunities and work experience. The fair welcomed representatives from higher education organisations such as Leeds Trinity University, York St. John University, University of Central Lancashire, and Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as offering careers guidance and next steps at Bradford College. Stands were also staffed by the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and the Army to give students a broader view of options after they finish their course programmes.
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