Creativity Creativity runs throughout the University be it through courses in creative arts, the achievements of talented creative graduates and the work of tutors and staff. This hub of inspiration makes Bath Spa University an outstanding place for truly creative individuals to flourish as highlighted in the following examples of both student and staff successes.
Another successful year for creative writing
Chloe Jones wins Gold Award and Best Womenswear title at Graduate Fashion Week 2012 Fashion Graduate Chloe Jones won the Gold Award for Best Student Collection of 2012 as well as the Best Womenswear title at Graduate Fashion Week in London in June. The Gold Award is the highest honour and most prestigious of the awards. Previous winners at Graduate Fashion Week include Stella McCartney, Giles Deacon, Matthew Williamson, Antonio Berardi and Christopher Bailey. Chloe was presented with a £20,000 award by the fashion editor of International Herald Tribune, Suzy Menkes, Daphne Guinness, and Fiona Lambert, Brand Director at George who were sponsors of Graduate Fashion Week 2012. The judges commended Chloe’s creativity and tailoring and were also impressed by how commercially ready her collection, entitled 'Our Father Who Art in Heaven' is. Having wowed the judges with her collection, Chloe said of her win: "It's such a privilege to be able to show at Graduate Fashion Week, let alone be nominated for an award. It was an honour to meet all the judges and have the opportunity to show them my work, so to come away with both the Womenswear and Gold Award is incredible. I'm so excited for what lies ahead, not just for myself, but for the course at Bath Spa too."
Creative Writing at Bath Spa University can boast a distinguished list of graduates who have achieved critical and commercial success. In 2011/12 a number of Creative Writing graduates achieved major book publishing deals including: • Brian Kimberling • Lucy Christopher • Samantha Harvey • Nikita Lalwani • Evie Wyld • Emily Mackie • Candida Harper • Nathan Filer • Sarah Hammond • Jennifer McVeigh • Alison Rattle The writing course at Bath Spa University is now in its twentieth year and during that time has become one of the most successful and popular in the UK. Course tutors are themselves respected writers and their links with the publishing industry are invaluable to graduates. The University has expanded its offering and as well as undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Creative Writing, postgraduate courses are now available in Nature and Travel Writing, Scriptwriting and Writing for Young People.
Chloe was one of just nine Bath Spa University students selected to show their collections at Graduate Fashion Week this year. They were chosen by a panel of industry experts including Fashion Designer Tonia Baystan, Show Producer John Wolford and Fashion Stylist Rebekah Roy. The group attracted critical acclaim from fashion’s leading commentators who attended the event.
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