Creative Arts students from Bracknell and Wokingham College celebrated their successes with friends, family and special guests at their Art and Photography Exhibition Private View on Tuesday, June 18.
The refectory at the Church Road campus was turned into an art gallery showcasing works by students studying Art and Design and Photography pathways.
Works on display included life drawings, paintings, mixed media pieces, models, photography, graphic design and illustration pieces.
The college welcomed The Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest Councillor Janet Cochrane to the event.
Some of the students received a certificate to commend them for their hard work.
The Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest Councillor Janet Cochrane presented the certificates to the students.
Jasmine Jasper, 16, from Wokingham, is studying a Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication Level 3 Extended Diploma, specialising in Photography at Bracknell and Wokingham College. She received the Most Improved Student Award for her course.
She said: “It felt good to receive the award. I wasn’t expecting it.
“I really enjoyed taking part in the exhibition. It was nice to see everyone’s work as well.
“I’ve got three photographs of animals on display, one of a mongoose, a bird and a penguin. It looks nice to see them on display and all the photographs work well together.”
Jasmine has just finished the first year of her course. When she finishes her course next summer, she is considering going to university to study Photography or Forensic Photography.
Other students who received awards included:
Natalie Cimlova, who is studying an Art and Design Level 2 Diploma, was awarded Most Accomplished student for her course.
Sophie Routledge, who is studying a Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication, Level 3 Extended Diploma, specialising in Photography, was awarded Most Dedicated student for her course.
Lilli Mai Stretton, who is studying a Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication Level 3 Extended Diploma, was awarded Most Resilient student for her course.
Alicija Zadtka, who is studying a Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication Level 3 Extended Diploma, was awarded the Most Dedicated student for her course.
Diana Slawska, 19, from Bracknell, is studying a Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication Level 3 Extended Diploma at the college.
She said: “It was really interesting taking part in the exhibition. It’s very nice to see the variety all the different styles of work and all the effort that they put into creating their pieces.
“My work is very illustrative in style, it’s full of colour, cute little characters, nature and lots of expression. I like to work in lots of different medias, including digital arts and working with oil paints, as I love challenges, learning and using art as a form of therapy.
“In September, I will be going to The University for the Creative Arts in Farnham to study Illustration. I’m very excited to meet new people, take my creativity somewhere new and face new challenges.”
The Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest Councillor Janet Cochrane said: “I thought the exhibition was marvellous and it was a privilege to attend.
“I enjoyed seeing all the talented students’ work.”
Sue Dew-Gosling, Creative Arts Lecturer at Activate Learning, said: “The preview evening of our Art and Photography exhibition was a great success!
“We were delighted to welcome The Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest Councillor Janet Cochrane who presented the certificates to all the winning students.
“All course groups displayed some excellent work from the year and enjoyed showing their friends and family around the show.
“I had lots of comments from everyone saying how impressed they were with the high standard.
“Well done to everyone for their hard work.”
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