drawing skills are at the heart of the creative process

September starts with some fast and loose sketching.

Started the academic year improving drawing skills.

Beginning with loose sketching and teaching learners how to use shape and structure in their art

The next part involves the smooth drawing experience of biro on banana! 🍌🍌🍌

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iPad drawings

They quickly learn to use Adobe Illustrator Draw, Capture and Photoshop, on their Apple iPad. This is a big aid to their skills building and understanding of digital drawing methods. All pencil drawings and digital artworks are uploaded to Showbie.

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your future career

 

How to decide and finding

your passion

Some use a creative course as the entry 

point to a different future career. 

This is Millie's story

I started at Harlow College in September 2021 and finished my course in 2023. 

Before college, I really struggled with school. I dreaded going in, lost all interest, and honestly didn’t see a future for myself in education. Although I passed the GCSEs I needed, staying on at school for A levels wasn’t something I could face. I needed a fresh start, so I made the decision to enrol at Harlow College – not really sure what I wanted to do or where it would lead me. 

Because of the pandemic, I didn’t get a chance to visit the college in person or explore all the course options. I ended up choosing Media, which caught my eye in the online prospectus. At the time, I still had no real direction – I didn’t enjoy education, and I had no idea what kind of career I wanted. But everything changed once I got to Harlow College. 

For the first time, I felt like I was being supported by teachers who genuinely cared. I want to say a huge thank you to Lorraine and Richard – two brilliant teachers who believed in me from the start. Their encouragement helped me rebuild my confidence and, most importantly, helped me enjoy learning again. They showed me that I was capable, and that I had more options than I ever realised. Even though I chose Media, the course opened up so many different possibilities. It gave me transferable skills, time to grow, and a completely different outlook. I’m living proof that you don’t have to stick to one set path – I started in Media and now I’m just months away from becoming a qualified Social Worker.

The idea of going to university had never crossed my mind before college. But with the support and encouragement I received, the visits to universities and by exploring what was out there. I decided to take a leap I never thought I’d be able to make. 

Uni:  

Now, I’m in my final year of my Social Work degree – a career that I’m passionate about and one where I’ll be able to help others and make a real difference. 

If you’re unsure about your next steps, or feel like education isn’t for you – I completely understand. I’ve been there. But I’d recommend Harlow College to anyone. It gave me a second chance, helped me find a path I love, and reminded me that it’s never too late to turn things around. 

“To any student starting at Harlow College – enjoy it. You’re in the right place, with the right people to help you find your way.”

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client briefs and animations

Presenting their childrens Ebook's created for Pearson by year 1. 

More student animations on YouTube

A variety of techniques have been used including, hand drawn, stop motion, claymation and software including Adobe Illustrator, Fresco, Photoshop, Animate, After Effects and Premier Pro.

Animation below produced by James Barry.

Left, produced by Luke and Serhat.  Right, produced by James and Ben.

Nasty Nigel by Jess & Ellen and Scaredy Cat by Mitch & Daniel

client briefs

Selected branding work produced for Harlow Town Park by Lewis Eydman, Graphic Design Extended Diploma at Harlow College.

Millions see their artwork at Stansted Airport. Artwork for the tunnels designed by Jade and Angela from the Graphics Diploma and FDA courses at Harlow College & University Centre Harlow.

Winning literacy poster designed for Pearson by Farhan Lathif, Graphic Design Extended Diploma at Harlow College.

Film production at College. Directed by Dave Jameson, 2021

Behind the scenes in the motion room.

Live brief for EWMHS

Lucien Withers, from EWMHS, talks about the live brief. December 2021.

Interview, camera and production by William Robertson-Toon & Tom Crick.

Eloise Wright and Lucien Withers from the Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service, visiting our students to discuss the social media posts they are working on for them.

Media and Game Design Show July, 2022.

Fresh talent will be on display again at this years Show.

Media project work and client briefs.

Last years work is on Instagram.

Extended Diploma's verified by the University of the Arts London

Creative Media
 UAL Diploma and Extended Diploma

exhibition by former Tutor

The human touch - exhibition at the Fitz'

The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge is featuring a new major exhibition entitled - 

The Human Touch: Making Art, Leaving Traces

 - show runs from 18 May until 1 August 2021 Mustafa’s work will be featured alongside works of art spanning four thousand years from across the globe. The exhibition explores the fundamental role of touch in human experience and offers new ways of looking, which is a timely reminder of its importance to all of us.

about Mustafa and his artwork > http://axisweb.org/p/mustafasidki

(The print above was inspired by a sketchbook test print.)

Creative Arts at University

1st year Game Design Extended Diploma (UAL level 3)

Ravensbourne University, London. March 10th, 2020

Media and Gaming

@MediaGamingit UAL Diploma and Extended Diploma