ALUMNI
Eilidh Gordon: 2006
“Before attending the course I was no where near ready to progress onto a degree course, however with the experiences of the past two years I have been accepted onto a number of degree courses in England and have been able to gain direct entry into the 2nd year. It has provided me with a wider view on what can be regarded as art and it has also allowed me to explore my personal art practice.”
Eilidh is currently studying for a BA Hons in Fine Art at Manchester Metropolitan University where she gained entry directly into the 2nd year.
Lyndsey Hunter: 2006
“The course has made me more independent and confident in the way that I work. It is an ideal course for anyone planning on attending art college.”
Lyndsey began the MA (hons) degree in Landscape Architecture at Edinburgh College Art in October the same year.
Gemma Prentice: 2006
“I think this has been a fantastic course. It provides you with so many great opportunities, like being able to be very self directed and producing art work that you really want to do. Its been great for being able to be independent and using your own initiative, which is a brilliant stepping stone for wherever you might move on to in the future, whether it be art college or working on your own. I would totally recommend this course, its been a great experience.”
After taking a year out to work Gemma will be accepting a place on the BA (Hons) Interior Design course at Birmingham University.
Lee Moffat: 2005
“With a truly warm welcome and the best possible guidance, you cannot fail to achieve your full potential.”
Lee is in the 3rd year at Edinburgh College of Art: BA (Hons) Sculpture having gained entry directly into the 2nd year.
Ruth Barry: 2005
“The HND course at Telford allowed me to explore and develop my practice within a contemporary art context and the course undoubtedly prepared me for degree level education. The course was challenging and the tutors engaging, allowing me to develop and apply my understanding of contemporary art to my own practice. The tutors are all practising artists and therefore offered extremely good insight into the subject and I found them to be encouraging, energetic and highly influential. I gained direct entry into the 2nd year of the BA(Hons) Sculpture degree at Edinburgh College of Art, most certainly as a result of completing the HND Public Art. “
Ruth gained direct entry to 2nd year at Edinburgh College of Art: BA (Hons) Sculpture and is currently on exchange in the USA.
Ben Fallon: 2004
“The Public art course gave me the confidence to develop my practice as an artist and curator without going through the standard system of art college. I would recommend the course without reservation as the quality of teaching is of an incredibly high level forcing you to really involve yourself in the creative process.”
Ben has been earning a living as an independant Artist/Curator/Graphic Designer/Web Designer since graduating.
Nicola Rodger: 2004
“The HND focused my intentions and interests within the sphere of contemporary art, and gave me a basic but thorough grounding in many of the techniques and skills that are relevant to my current degree. The tutors dedicated themselves to the student’s progress both conceptually and practically, providing us with opportunities to visit exhibitions and exhibit our own work in a professional setting. The course provided me ultimately with the self-belief and confidence to continue with my artistic ambitions and apply for a degree course of my choice, for which I successfully gained a place.”
Nicola is now in her 4th Year at Edinburgh College of Art specialising in Sculpture.
Emma O'Sullivan said
Having attended the Graduation ceremony, last weekend, It reminded me of all the valuable skills that I gained from doing Public Art. The Group Crits, tutorials, community placements, etc, all proved to be extremely beneficial.
Although there were a lot of difficult times throughout the HND, I feel that overall this has helped me to prepare for my degree.