“Outside the course, I worked as an illustrator on a commercial, which was a great experience. The job offer was sent through by our Course Leader – without that link, I probably would never have come across it. “[On the course] we received a lot of emails containing job offers, which made the process a lot easier and helped us to get our foot in the door. We still had to secure them ourselves of course, which was so important to learn. “I’ve changed in the way I think about animation. It has made me want to push boundaries – my boundaries, and the boundaries we believe animation has.” Michelle Brand Freelance Animator BA (Hons) Animation UCA Farnham, 2017
“I think one of the most important things I learned in my final year at UCA was to make jewellery that I liked, and enjoyed making. I was busy worrying about what my tutors wanted in my first year, but I found that I was more motivated and actually my tutors liked what I was doing when I chose to make what I wanted. “One of the most valuable things I have found is to have a creative network around me. Having friends that are also creative that you can bounce ideas off is so important. I have also applied to programmes like Hothouse and LCN where you meet other creatives. “The great thing with UCA is the other creative courses that are at the University. Take advantage of this, and get to know people on other courses. Collaborate with the fashion students and photographers to create a great photoshoot with your jewellery. My photos are all currently taken by photographers I know from UCA.” Alma Sophia Grønli Geller Award-winning Jewellery Designer BA (Hons) Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery UCA Rochester, 2013
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