Kick start semester 2 with some essential reading
With the arrival of semester 2 you will be embarking on new modules, many of which will be on unfamiliar topics or covering new material. My Module Resources is the best place to start...
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Disability Arts International
Promoting increased access to the arts for disabled artists and audiences around the globe. Disability Arts International is a very useful source for anyone working in participatory arts. The resources section brings together valuable...
a-n The Artists Information Company
The University of Sunderland subscribes to a series of resources produced by a-n The Artists Information Company that are invaluable to art practitioners. We have print copies of many of the a-n published professional guidance...
What’s on? Jane and Louise Wilson – Undead Sun: We Put the World Before You @ mima
mima Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art is host to the Turner prize nominated artists Jane and Louise Wilson, with an exhibition of film, video and photography. The exhibition includes newly created work and a...
Reference your sources correctly using Cite Them Right
Correctly referring to the sources you’ve used for your assignments is an essential part of studying at university. When your lecturers talk about referencing they mean the acknowledgement of the source in the text...
Installation art: Famous paper bridge artist turns to waterfalls
A renowned Teesdale artist, who hit the headlines with a paper bridge strong enough to hold a car, is creating a brand new installation inspired by the waterfalls of the River Tees this autumn....
Explore the iPlayer archives
Have you ever searched the iPlayer archives? There is a wealth of programmes and documentaries on iPlayer from the archives that can be found in curated collections or by keyword search. In this programme...
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive
Jacob’s Pillow is the longest running international dance festival in the USA and the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive resource draws together thousands of performances, talks and other dance related videos which can be accessed online....
It’s week two and time to get going on your learning journey.
We’re now into the second week of teaching and hopefully you’ve all read your module guides so know what to expect for the semester. Here’s our 3 tips for things to do this week. 1....
Dance: what’s on this month?
Here’s a roundup of the dance events coming to the North East in the next few months. September/ October 24th September Dance City Double Points: K & Motel – Rosie Kay Dance Company 30th September-1st...
World Ballet Day : prepare to take a class with The Royal Ballet
4th October is World Ballet Day and The Royal Ballet are inviting everyone to start the day by joining in the morning company class. The company have released a video to help you learn...
Is the book you need out on loan? Reserve it to get it next.
It’s a busy time of year and everyone is borrowing the books they need for their creative research, assignments and dissertations. A lot of the books, especially core reading and popular dissertation topics are in heavy demand...
British Library Sounds
British Library Sounds is a free online resource of 50,000 recordings and their associated transcripts and images from the British Library’s extensive collections of unique sound recordings. Sound recordings from around the world include music,...
Spotlight – two essential resources for design
Creative Review Creative Review is the essential resource for all design students. Each month has a special theme dealing with current issues in design. My personal favourite was a recent issue considering the relationship...
Fourth International Print Biennale
The fourth International Print Biennale will take place across the North East of England from 16 September to 30 October 2016, celebrating the role of print in contemporary artists’ practice. Featuring print artists from across the...