A large-scale ‘Plastic Ocean’ installation created to raise awareness of plastic pollution and its environmental impact on marine ecosystems is among the highlights of an exhibition of work by digital and creative students now open to the public.
Students from Stoke on Trent College are presenting their work in this year’s end-of-year exhibition at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in Hanley.
The exhibition features projects from across four levels of study and 11 different creative courses, all delivered within the college’s state-of-the-art Digital & Creative Hub at the Cauldon campus.
This year’s theme, Daydreaming, invited students to explore surrealism, imagination, and alternative perspectives. The result is a varied display of work that includes visual art, film, photography, games design, and digital media.
There is a dedicated film section with short films produced by students due to be screened throughout the summer, a fan art concept piece inspired by the upcoming film Dune: Messiah, an installation which turned everyday items that were left outside and worn by weather into an eye-catching artwork, and more.
As in previous years, the college has continued to work with local and national partners to support student projects. Highlights include:
- Art students working alongside B-Arts on a series of creative collaborations.
- Media students participating in the Intercity Student Challenge, co-organised by agency VCCP and held in the college’s new Broadcast Media Suite.
- Art and photography students teaming up with Music Mania in Hanley to design new promotional artwork for the store.
Hassan Rizvi, CEO and Principal of Stoke on Trent College, said: “This exhibition brings together a wide range of creative approaches and ideas.
“Through visual art, film, ceramics, and digital media, our students have explored the theme of daydreaming in thoughtful and imaginative ways.
“We are grateful to The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery for once again providing an inspiring space to display this work.”
Daydreaming is open until Sunday, 31 August.
