Nottingham Trent University, School of Art and Design
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Founded in 1843, the School of Art and Design at Nottingham Trent University
is one of the oldest in the United Kingdom
and currently has more than 2,500 students.
on Art and Manufactures produced a report in 1836 highlighting concerns about the standard of design in industry. Higher standards abroad forced manufacturers to buy or copy foreign designs. The Board of Trade
established schools of design:
in 1858. In 1863 a site was purchased in Waverley Street for the building of a new school.
The school was opened by Henry Pelham-Clinton, 6th Duke of Newcastle on 19 June 1865. The architect was Frederick Bakewell. In front of it is a statue of the artist Richard Parkes Bonnington, presented by Watson Fothergill
.
in 2006-2007 for the number of students who successfully gain course-related placements.
NTU was ranked in 2006-2007 as being in the top three universities in England and Wales for its graduate employability record; 97% of graduates find related employment of further study within six months of finishing their course
city centre, its facilities, transport links and student accommodation are supported by the many local shops, bars and amenities nearby. Nottingham
also consistently ranks amongst the top ten UK cities as an excellent shopping and nightlife destination.
The School of Art and Design is based at the University's City site (in Nottingham city centre) and is serviced directly by the Nottingham's tram network, Nottingham Express Transit
.
Bonington building — a purpose-built centre for creativity, upgraded in 2005.
Waverley building — a restored, listed building with design heritage.
The Waverley building was home to the first Nottingham School of Art and Design in 1843. In recognition of its importance, the University has upgraded all facilities within Waverley as part of an ongoing regeneration plan.
Maudslay building — a centre for industry and technology.
The Maudslay building has been recently upgraded to incorporate real-life, industry-standard design facilities and modern working studio environments.
s in a wide range of subjects. It also offers Graduate Diplomas in some fields and a Professional Certificate in Photography.
There is an MA by "registered project or thesis" offered as a flexible postgraduate course, allowing students to tailor their course specifically around their areas of individual interest.
At the postgraduate level of research degrees, all of the institution's research groups were rated as nationally or internationally excellent in the Research Assessment Exercise
of 2001.
, Arcadia Group
, Arts Council England
, Bosch
, Debenhams
, Fashion Institute of Technology
, Marks & Spencer
, Mothercare
, Next, Reebok
, RSA
, and Sony
.
University representatives regularly travel to international education fairs to give advice and information to overseas applicants.
, the United States
, Japan
, Korea
, China
, Australia
, India
, Africa
, and the Far East
, both through individual contacts and exchange programmes.
Many of NTU's undergraduate courses offers the opportunity to spend time studying at a university overseas. Students can do this in Europe through the Socrates-Erasmus Programme, as well as in an even larger range of countries worldwide through the University's study abroad scheme.
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University is a public teaching and research university in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It was founded as a new university in 1992 from the existing Trent Polytechnic , however it can trace its roots back to 1843 with the establishment of the Nottingham Government School of Design...
is one of the oldest in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and currently has more than 2,500 students.
History
The government Select CommitteeSelect Committee
A select committee is a committee made up of a small number of parliamentary members appointed to deal with particular areas or issues originating in the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy...
on Art and Manufactures produced a report in 1836 highlighting concerns about the standard of design in industry. Higher standards abroad forced manufacturers to buy or copy foreign designs. The Board of Trade
Board of Trade
The Board of Trade is a committee of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, originating as a committee of inquiry in the 17th century and evolving gradually into a government department with a diverse range of functions...
established schools of design:
- Somerset HouseSomerset HouseSomerset House is a large building situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, England, overlooking the River Thames, just east of Waterloo Bridge. The central block of the Neoclassical building, the outstanding project of the architect Sir William Chambers, dates from 1776–96. It...
in London in 1837, later the Royal College of ArtRoyal College of ArtThe Royal College of Art is an art school located in London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s only wholly postgraduate university of art and design, offering the degrees of Master of Arts , Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy... - ManchesterManchesterManchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
. 1842 - YorkYorkYork is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence...
, 1842 - Nottingham, 1843
Locations
The original school at the People's Hall in Beck Lane (now Heathcote Street), moved to Plumptre House in Stoney Street in 1852 and to Commerce Square, off High PavementHigh Pavement
High Pavement is a street in Nottingham, England. It is one of the earliest streets in the city, and most of its buildings are listed.-History:...
in 1858. In 1863 a site was purchased in Waverley Street for the building of a new school.
The school was opened by Henry Pelham-Clinton, 6th Duke of Newcastle on 19 June 1865. The architect was Frederick Bakewell. In front of it is a statue of the artist Richard Parkes Bonnington, presented by Watson Fothergill
Watson Fothergill
Watson Fothergill was an English architect who designed over 100 unique buildings in Nottingham in the East Midlands of England, his influences were mainly from the Gothic Revival and Old English vernacular architecture styles....
.
Current status
In art and design, the School was ranked in the top three universities overall in the country by the Higher Education Statistics AgencyHigher Education Statistics Agency
The Higher Education Statistics Agency is the official agency for the collection, analysis and dissemination of quantitative information about higher education in the United Kingdom....
in 2006-2007 for the number of students who successfully gain course-related placements.
NTU was ranked in 2006-2007 as being in the top three universities in England and Wales for its graduate employability record; 97% of graduates find related employment of further study within six months of finishing their course
Location
Nottingham Trent University's City site is based close to the heart of NottinghamNottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
city centre, its facilities, transport links and student accommodation are supported by the many local shops, bars and amenities nearby. Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
also consistently ranks amongst the top ten UK cities as an excellent shopping and nightlife destination.
The School of Art and Design is based at the University's City site (in Nottingham city centre) and is serviced directly by the Nottingham's tram network, Nottingham Express Transit
Nottingham Express Transit
Nottingham Express Transit is a light-rail tramway in the Nottingham area in England. The first line opened to the public on 9 March 2004, having cost £200 million to construct. The scheme took sixteen years from conception to implementation...
.
Art and design facilities
All of NTU's art and design courses are based on the University's City site, a few minutes' walk from NTU's main student facilities and Nottingham's city centre.Bonington building — a purpose-built centre for creativity, upgraded in 2005.
- Modern art and design studios, workshops, ceramics and glass kilns
- Photographic studios and in-house printing bureau
- Fashion studios, electronic garment and knitwear technology
- Digital textile printing, digital loom and embroidery equipment
- Laser cutting technology
- Computer suites, CAD systems, image and sound editing studios
- Exhibition galleries
- Art and design shop
- Café and social spaces
Waverley building — a restored, listed building with design heritage.
The Waverley building was home to the first Nottingham School of Art and Design in 1843. In recognition of its importance, the University has upgraded all facilities within Waverley as part of an ongoing regeneration plan.
- Gallery and exhibition foyer
- Working studio theatre
- Design workshops and studios
- Wardrobe department including dye and production facilities
- Audio and video suites with editing facilities
- Integrated Windows and Mac IT suites
Maudslay building — a centre for industry and technology.
The Maudslay building has been recently upgraded to incorporate real-life, industry-standard design facilities and modern working studio environments.
- Product and furniture workshops; wood synthetics and metal fabrication facilities
- Design studios and working display areas
- IT learning unit, with computer-aided design (CAD) suite
- 'Rapid prototyping' modellers: machines creating a 3D solid object from a virtual computer model
- Waterjet cutter: latest generation technology to cut and shape solid materials, such as glass, steel, granite and marble using a precision waterjet that travels at twice the speed of sound
- CNC (computer-numerical control) router and brand new laser cutter
- Location of designated placement office support unit for all courses
- The Hive: business incubator unit for NTU students
Courses
Courses are offered at undergraduate levels (BA Hons in numerous disciplines) and also MAMaster of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
s in a wide range of subjects. It also offers Graduate Diplomas in some fields and a Professional Certificate in Photography.
There is an MA by "registered project or thesis" offered as a flexible postgraduate course, allowing students to tailor their course specifically around their areas of individual interest.
At the postgraduate level of research degrees, all of the institution's research groups were rated as nationally or internationally excellent in the Research Assessment Exercise
Research Assessment Exercise
The Research Assessment Exercise is an exercise undertaken approximately every 5 years on behalf of the four UK higher education funding councils to evaluate the quality of research undertaken by British higher education institutions...
of 2001.
Industrial links
In the field of art and design, NTU has links with a wide range of companies, professional bodies and institutions on an international level, including AppleApple
The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family . It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. Apple grow on small, deciduous trees that blossom in the spring...
, Arcadia Group
Arcadia Group
The Arcadia Group Limited a British company that owns the high street clothing retailers Burton, Dorothy Perkins, Evans, Miss Selfridge, Topman, Topshop, Wallis and BHS, and the out of town chain Outfit, which sells lines from the other group chains...
, Arts Council England
Arts Council England
Arts Council England was formed in 1994 when the Arts Council of Great Britain was divided into three separate bodies for England, Scotland and Wales. It is a non-departmental public body of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport...
, Bosch
Robert Bosch GmbH
Robert Bosch GmbH is a multinational engineering and electronics company headquartered in Gerlingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. It is the world's largest supplier of automotive components...
, Debenhams
Debenhams
Debenhams plc is a British retailer operating under a department store format in the UK, Ireland and Denmark, and franchise stores in other countries. The Company was founded in the eighteenth century as a single store in London and has now grown to around 160 shops...
, Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Institute of Technology
The Fashion Institute of Technology, generally known as FIT, is a State University of New York college of art, business, design, and technology connected to the fashion industry, with an urban campus located on West 27th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in the Chelsea neighborhood of...
, Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer
Marks and Spencer plc is a British retailer headquartered in the City of Westminster, London, with over 700 stores in the United Kingdom and over 300 stores spread across more than 40 countries. It specialises in the selling of clothing and luxury food products...
, Mothercare
Mothercare
Mothercare plc is a British retailer which specialises in products for expectant mothers and in general merchandise for children up to 8 years old. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.-History:...
, Next, Reebok
Reebok
Reebok International Limited, a subsidiary of the German sportswear company Adidas since 2005, is a producer of Athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories. The name comes from the Afrikaans spelling of rhebok, a type of African antelope or gazelle...
, RSA
RSA
RSA is an algorithm for public-key cryptography that is based on the presumed difficulty of factoring large integers, the factoring problem. RSA stands for Ron Rivest, Adi Shamir and Leonard Adleman, who first publicly described it in 1978. A user of RSA creates and then publishes the product of...
, and Sony
Sony
, commonly referred to as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan and the world's fifth largest media conglomerate measured by revenues....
.
International students
The University has international liaison staff, course tutors and trained counsellors to give international students advice and practical help, and also offers a detailed orientation programme the week before term begins.University representatives regularly travel to international education fairs to give advice and information to overseas applicants.
International exchanges
NTU has links across EuropeEurope
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
, and the Far East
Far East
The Far East is an English term mostly describing East Asia and Southeast Asia, with South Asia sometimes also included for economic and cultural reasons.The term came into use in European geopolitical discourse in the 19th century,...
, both through individual contacts and exchange programmes.
Many of NTU's undergraduate courses offers the opportunity to spend time studying at a university overseas. Students can do this in Europe through the Socrates-Erasmus Programme, as well as in an even larger range of countries worldwide through the University's study abroad scheme.