It’s difficult to express how brilliant NT Connections is. It has become a fundamental part of my students’ educational experience. They learn and grow so much through this process that goes beyond their college and their course. Participation in Connections gives them a taste of what it means to work in this industry – the mind-set and dedication required to produce work of the highest standard possible. Andrew Wilson – Group Leader
Watch the Performance of Performance of Old Times at the Derby Theatre on 22nd April 2023 as part of NT Connections 2023.
Clue on Stage Performance 2023
Six The Musical Performance 2023
Music
Watch this Photoreel from this year’s music event
Stills From Recent Music Live Performances
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Dance)
Watch this showcase featuring our BTEC L3 Dance Students
This year our Level 2 students have worked in a diverse range of projects, exploring creative disciplines such as photography, ceramics, print making and 3D. Learners have also had the opportunity to take part in live competitions and events, including Dudley Remembers and The Dudley young photographer of the year.
Jo Davis, Level 2 art tutor
Watch this Video of Lillybeth Guy’s Installation Project
Watch this Video of Lillybeth Guy’s Installation Project
How do you build a computer game from the ground up? This course shows you how. The work showcased demonstrates how young designers and artists at Dudley College have challenged the parameters of game design to present original and imaginative solutions for 2D and 3D game outcomes.
Learners are challenged to ‘think outside of the box’ to explore and question conventions within the world of games design. The course provides learners with the opportunity to creatively develop dynamic conceptual outcomes, while working with industry-standard design and production applications.
Students produce a wide range of game related ideas, from creating and developing proposals for intriguing game play and challenging game mechanics, to learning how to visualise, design and build digital characters for game deployment. The learners also get the opportunity to imaginatively craft and sculpt 3D environments and worlds. The use of industry-standard software is at the core of what we offer.
Programmes such as 3D Studio Max, Unreal Engine 4, World Machine, Mudbox, Z Brush, Qiuixel Suite, Crazy Bump, Visual Studio, GameMaker Studio are embedded throughout the projects our learners undertake. As part of the creative aspect of the course, we encourage our learners to become keen practitioners in areas of conceptual illustration, using applications such as Photoshop and Sketchbook to visually portray aspects of their imagination. I hope that you enjoy viewing and watching examples of their work.
Who knows? In a few years, you could be playing one of their games . . .
Each year, we carefully select students from our courses at Dudley College and Dudley Sixth to receive a ‘Journey of Success’ award for their outstanding achievements during their time with us. Here are their stories…
The Curriculum Manager Award 2023
This year’s Curriculum Manager Award goes to L4 Creative Enterprise student, Connor Broadley, who is progressing to study TV/Film Production at university. Sian Taylor, Curriculum Manager for Digital and Creative says:
“Connor started on L3 Animation, and throughout his time on this course he showed a real commitment to develop his skills. His willingness to learn, and apply this to his own work has seen him progress massively as reflected in his grades. Connor wanted to continue his development and moved on the L4 Creative Enterprise this year. Although this course presented new and different challenges, Connor has continued this attitude and has produced some excellent work.
Connor will do whatever is necessary to complete to the highest standards, and from where he started, he has progressed immeasurably. Connor has successfully been offered a place at University to study TV/Film Production. This will present yet further challenges, but ones I am confident Connor will approach with the same commitment and enthusiasm he has during his time at Dudley College. I wish him the best luck for the future.”
