Profile gained a first class degree in Animation, and then went on to complete a Secondary PGCE in Applied Art and Design. I knew Edge Hill offered everything I needed for a varied and successful Higher Education experience, so there wasn’t a doubt in my mind about staying on.
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“The quality of the staff was a huge part of my choice. I wanted to train on a course with enthusiastic and knowledgeable lecturers that constantly have their fingers on the pulse and know about any changes that happen. Not only do they know about those changes, they then implement them on your course to ensure that you stay up to date and employable. The friendly support and advice that you get from the lecturers, day or night, was brilliant.
Kurt Tutty BA (Hons) Animation, 2011; Secondary PGCE, Applied Art and Design, 2012
For graduate Kurt Tutty, the combination of knowledgeable tutors and practical, hands-on experience made Edge Hill University the only place to continue his studies. “Both courses were very interesting and practical. The best bits were first hand, personal experiences, we’d visit places off campus, have guest lecturers brought in or go to animation festivals for inspiration.
“Since graduation, I have become an art teacher at a secondary school in St Helens. Due to circumstances, I was acting as Head of Department within my first year at the school so I had to learn the ropes quickly. During that time, I mentored two new trainee teachers and both now have permanent full-time teaching jobs. I am now fully qualified, having successfully completed my NQT year, and I’m looking after another trainee, as well as teaching GCSE and A-Level art classes. I plan to incorporate more of my animation degree into the classroom, and hope to start an after school club based around 2D animation.”
The quality of the staff was a huge part of my choice. I wanted to train on a course with enthusiastic and knowledgeable lecturers that constantly have their fingers on the pulse and know about any changes that happen.
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We’d love to hear what you’re up to in your career, email us at alumni@edgehill.ac.uk to let us know. 40
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Alumni Magazine Issue 9