<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/julesdean_photography/">Jules Dean</a> - <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design-photography">UAL Extended Diploma (Photography)</a></p> <p dir="ltr">BA (Hons) Documentary Photography, Falmouth University </p> <p dir="ltr">19-year-old Photography student Jules Dean, from Horrabrdige, achieved a Distinction and is preparing to take a gap year in Japan, with a place at Falmouth University waiting for him when he returns. His Final Major Project, ‘CIRCE’, is a collection of black and white images exploring how the femme fatale archetype has influenced social behaviour and fashion. </p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://harri.babe69">Harri Jones</a>- <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design-fashion-textiles">UAL Extended Diploma (Fashion and Textiles)</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Makeup/Drag Artist, Employment </p> <p dir="ltr">Harri Jones, a 19-year-old Fashion and Textiles Student, received a distinction for their in-depth exploration of fantasy. Harri not only explored what fantasy means in general, but also what it means to them on a personal level. Harri investigated the use of fantasy in fashion, makeup, and film. <br /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://wretchedweedss">Fable Redgrave</a>- <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design">UAL Extended Diploma (Art &amp; Design)</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-animation-games">BA (Hons) Animation and Games</a>, Arts University Plymouth </p> <p dir="ltr">Fable is a 18-year-old Art &amp; Design student, from Plymouth, who received a Distinction for the project. Fable expanded on previous projects, exploring the concept of narrative and how a story can be translated into a variety of mediums. They have created a culmination of symbolism, artistry, and storytelling through the medium of illustration. Fable is continuing her creative journey at Arts University Plymouth, as an undergraduate student, this September.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/floflofloflofl0/">Flo Saunders</a>- <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design-fashion-textiles">UAL Extended Diploma (Fashion &amp; Textiles) </a></p> <p dir="ltr">Employment </p> <p dir="ltr">Flo Saunders is an 18-year-old designer who is inspired by festival culture. Flo’s project, ‘Melomania’, is a collection of technically designed garments, designed to appeal to a Gen-Z audience, as well as being symbolic to live music culture. Flo worked hard to create reversible pieces with the intention of being reversible and practical, especially for those who share her love of music and festivals. <br /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/morga_nfilms/">Morgan Lindberg Stevens</a>- <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design-famp">UAL Extended Diploma (Filmmaking &amp; Media Production)</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Arts University Bournemouth, BA (Hons) Film Production</p> <p dir="ltr">18-year-old Filmmaking and Media Production student Morgan Lindberg Stevens, originally from Brixton, achieved a Distinction. Morgan’s final project, ‘Teddy Traumas’, was a documentary style film capturing the complex relationship of a loved one growing up. <br /></p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/niamhvrc/">Niamh Collins</a> - <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/foundation-diploma-in-art-and-design-post-a-level">UAL Foundation Diploma in Art &amp; Design </a></p> <p dir="ltr">‘Ensnare’ is a captivating exploration of the craft of weaving, where traditional techniques meet modern concepts of entrapment and the visceral. Niamh Collins, who was awarded a Distinction, reimagines weaving by juxtaposing the delicate and intricate aesthetics inherent in the craft with raw, intense themes of abjection, restraint, and corporeal inspiration.</p> <p dir="ltr">Niamh delves deep into the historical and cultural contexts of weaving, transforming it into a medium that challenges conventional perceptions. ‘Ensnare’ uses woven materials to evoke a sense of entrapment, creating a powerful dialogue between the softness of the craft and the stark realities it aims to convey.</p> <p dir="ltr">By drawing from physical inspiration and the concept of abjection, the work blurs the lines between beauty and discomfort, inviting viewers to confront their own notions of confinement and freedom. The result is a compelling visual narrative that reflects both the strength and fragility of the human condition through the art of weaving.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fizzfilms_/">Isabella Fanous</a>- <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design-famp">UAL Extended Diploma (Filmmaking and Media Production)</a></p> <p dir="ltr">BA (Hons) Film, University of South Wales </p> <p dir="ltr">Isabella Fanous is a 18-year-old Filmmaking &amp; Media Production student from Plymouth who was awarded a Distinction. Isabella’s film ‘Whisper In The Wind’, is about the difficulties in navigating grief and the effects that a bereavement can have on someone and on those around them. Despite the heavy topic, Isabella’s film centres around a romance, creating a bittersweet and meaningful storyline. </p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/butch_clothing/">Madeleine Butch</a>- <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design-fashion-textiles">UAL Extended Diploma (Fashion &amp; Textiles)</a></p> <p dir="ltr">BA (Hons) Fashion Design, Falmouth University </p> <p dir="ltr">Madeleine Butch, an 18-year-old, was awarded a Distinction in their ED Fashion &amp; Textiles course. Their project, ‘Bohemian Perception’, explored the pain and pleasure of the grey area.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Zander Welch - <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design-giga">UAL Extended Diploma (Graphics, Illustration &amp; Game Arts)</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Employment </p> <p dir="ltr">19-year-old Zander Welch, from Plymouth, received a Distinction and is now planning to take some well-deserved time out to further develop concept art with the goal of becoming a character designer within the animation and games industry.</p> <p dir="ltr">Zander’s project, ‘CrosscourTV Concept Art Book’, combined their love for the animated series ‘Total Drama Island,’ as well as their passion for character design. Creating their own concept book, Zander explored language and psychology within the TDI series. CrosscourTV also explores relationships, while also navigating the topics of neurodiversity, LGBTQ themes, and the characters themselves.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lhphotography18/">Lauren Hickey</a>- <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design-photography">UAL Extended Diploma (Photography) </a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-commercial-photography-1">BA (Hons) Commercial Photography, Arts University Plymouth </a></p> <p dir="ltr">Lauren is a 19-year-old photographer from Devon, who achieved a Distinction in her Extended Diploma in Photography. Lauren used the freedom given to her on her course to explore and experiment with different photographic techniques, as well as make use of industry-standard equipment. Lauren’s final project, ‘Ageless’, was a collection of images centering around older generations. Her photographs hoped to convey the power, confidence and resilience of an older age group, showing that age is just a number. Lauren is planning to further deepen her passion for photography in September, studying BA (Hons) Commercial Photography at Arts University Plymouth.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebett.ylee/">Betty Lee</a> - <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design-fashion-textiles">UAL Extended Diploma (Fashion &amp; Textiles) </a></p> <p dir="ltr">BA (Hons) Fashion Pattern Cutting, London College of Fashion</p> <p dir="ltr">Betty Lee is a 19-year-old designer who received a Distinction. Betty investigated the 100 year war in her most recent project, a fight that lasted 116 years (1337 to 1453). Using her initial perception of the war, blood, diseases, cream fabrics, mud, dirt and death, Betty created a collection of garments portraying the impact of it. <br /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mediabyly/"></a>Alicia Brimble- <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design"> UAL Extended Diploma (Art &amp; Design) </a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-illustration">BA (Hons) Illustration, Arts University Plymouth </a></p> <p dir="ltr">Alicia Brimble, is an 18-year-old illustrator from Plymouth, focusing on her passion of children's illustration. Alicia’s final project project, ‘Childhood Wonderment and Imagination’, explored the process of creating a children’s picture book. Alicia’s illustrations are truly vibrant, playful and hopeful, her picture book telling the story of what the main character wants to be when she grows up. After being awarded a Distinction, Alicia is returning to Arts University Plymouth to study BA (Hons) Illustration.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rigbysonya/">Sonya Rigby</a>- <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design-fashion-textiles">UAL Extended Diploma (Fashion &amp; Textiles)</a></p> <p dir="ltr">BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology Womenswear, London College of Fashion</p> <p dir="ltr">17-year-old Sonya Rigby, originally from Hong Kong, is a Distinction student from the ED Fashion &amp; Textiles course. Sonya’s collection, ‘Disassemble’, explores the inner conflict and adversity one has in their self-identity. She explored how different personas and personalities change based on being around different cultures and people. <br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Harry Jones - <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/foundation-diploma-in-art-and-design-post-a-level">UAL Foundation Diploma in Art &amp; Design </a></p> <p dir="ltr">‘Tempus Fujit’ is an evocative photographic project that explores the themes of life, death, and the fragile nature of existence. Harry Jones, originally draws inspiration from personal experiences and a deep reflection on the universal feelings associated with loss. By addressing the stigma often attached to losing a loved one, the project aims to offer a shared space for reflection, healing, and understanding.</p> <p dir="ltr">Through a thoughtful exploration of trace, the subconscious, and the concept of past lives, ‘Tempus Fujit’ seeks to visualise the intangible emotions of grief and the transient nature of human life. The intention behind the work is to create a personal journey not just for the artist, but for every viewer, offering a unique opportunity to confront their own perceptions of mortality and remembrance.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/newlyndenzil/">Newlyn Hall</a> - <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design">UAL Extended Diploma (Art &amp; Design)</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Apprenticeship at Pinewood Studios </p> <p dir="ltr">Graduating from ED Art and Design with a Distinction, 18-year-old Newlyn Hall focused their final project on creating a costume for a theoretical adaptation of the story ‘The Stone Pilot’. Using primary sources as inspiration, Newlyn visited the Jorvik Viking Centre and used historical references about viking and fantasy as inspiration to design viking-like armour made of EVA foam and worbla. <br /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mediabyly/">Lyla King</a>, <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design">UAL Extended Diploma (Art &amp; Design) </a></p> <p dir="ltr">BA (Hons) Journalism and Media and Film Studies, University of Worcester </p> <p dir="ltr">18-year-old Lyla King wrote and directed ‘Drink Driving: How one drink can affect a person's life’, a challenging documentary focusing on the repercussions of drink driving. Inspired by her father’s story, the victim of a hit-and-run in 2018, Lyla set out to change the narrative around drink driving and how it can change someone's life, for the worse. <br /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ziggy_does_art_/">Harvey Tyrrell</a>, <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design">UAL Extended Diploma (Art &amp; Design)</a></p> <p dir="ltr">BA (Hons) Creative Art Practice, Bath Spa University </p> <p dir="ltr">19 year-old Harvey Tyrrell created a beautiful ceramic tea set for his final project, receiving a Distinction for his work. Harvey was influenced by ceramists such as Berard Leach, Shoji Hamada and Shio Kusaka, inspiring the decorative design. Harvey hand-carved his interpretations of mediaeval dragons, which are drawn using ‘Mishima’. Harvey wanted to represent how artists use their surroundings to inform their work. <br /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurenmills.jpg/">Lauren Mills</a> - <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design-photography">UAL Extended Diploma (Photography) </a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-commercial-photography-1">BA (Hons) Commercial Photography, Arts University Plymouth </a></p> <p dir="ltr">19-year-old Lauren Mills graduated from Extended Diploma Photography course with a Distinction after focusing her project around Hollywood film and fashion. Lauren’s images capture a glamorous yet edgy atmosphere, placing power on women. Lauren is well-known amongst the Pre-Degree campus for her continuous support as student representative and professional work ethic. <br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Over the past year over 130 Pre-Degree students at Arts University Plymouth attended organised trips across the UK and around the world, including visits to London, Berlin and New York. Photography students were also selected to exhibit their work at the National Photography &amp; Video Show in Birmingham, which the students attended together.</p> <p dir="ltr">The UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice at Arts University Plymouth is a Pre-Degree course for 16 to 19-year olds that is equivalent to three A-levels (or a maximum of 168 UCAS points).</p> <p><br />To find out more about the Level 3 Extended Diploma, visit our next <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/events/open-day-pre-degree-oct24-2">Pre-Degree Open Day </a>on Saturday 26 October from 11am until 1:30pm.</p>