Students on a range of art and design courses at Gower College Swansea had a fantastic opportunity to meet with employers and artists during the third annual Design 48 showcase, which was held at the Gorseinon and Llwyn y Bryn campuses.
The idea behind Design 48 was developed by the College in partnership with Rachael Wheatley of Waters Creative.
A series of talks and practical taster sessions, Design 48 is designed to inspire learners, boost employability skills and raise awareness of the educational and career pathways available within the creative industries.
“Design 48 has become a real highlight in the calendar for our students and staff,” says Learning Area Manager for Visual Arts, Elinor Franklin. “It gives our learners an incredible opportunity to meet with exciting artists and key employers and proves once again that there are lots of exciting potential career pathways to follow within Wales.”
“Gower College Swansea is a proud member of the Creative Industries Employer Board and so we were delighted to host this fantastic event for a third consecutive year, giving our students the opportunity to explore their potential and start laying the foundation for their future creative careers,” adds Learning Area Manager for Creative Arts, Liz Edwards.
Huge thanks to our Design 48 contributors:
James Owen (Stori Cymru)
Ian Simmons (UWTSD)
Rachael Wheatley and Mike Leach (Waters Creative)
Sarah Mallabar (Mallabar Films)
Tamsie Thomas (Zodiac VFX)
David Neuman (Humber College, Toronto)
James Weaver (Musician)
Hollie Singer (Musician)
Caroline Lane (Ffilm Cymru)
Derek Ashman (Photographer)
Ffian Jones (Costume designer)
Lee Thomas (Printmaker)
Zoe Rushton (One Stop Shop)
Dawn Shackley (Jewellery designer)