New partnership announced with Plymouth College of Art

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Gradsouthwest, the south west graduate jobs board, is proud to announce its latest partnership agreement with Plymouth College of Art. The partnership will support the creative sector by matching more skilled arts practitioners with businesses across the region.

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Plymouth College of Art offers a range of undergraduate and master’s degrees for life in contemporary arts practice. The college has invested over £12 million in the last five years enhancing its creative resources and facilities, including significant investment in new Craft, Design and Fabrication Workshops that house state-of-the-art ceramics, glass and digital design workshops include a range of facilities such as 3D printing and laser cutting.

Gradsouthwest Director Deborah Watson said “we are delighted to partner with Plymouth College of Art and look forward to helping creative enterprises recruit their talented graduates”.

Rebecca Moore, Employability & Careers Manager at Plymouth College of Art, said: “This is great news for students from Plymouth College of Art. Our new relationship with Gradsouthwest will definitely enhance the work that we do to connect our graduates with the growing creative industry in the region.”

What Plymouth College of Art can offer you?

FabLab Plymouth, part of the international FabLab network, is filled with the latest in digital design technology; from 3D printers, 3D scanners, and laser cutters to the CNC milling machine, CNC router, and vinyl cutter. Plymouth College of Art can support commercial business activity such as research and development, prototyping and full product development. Visit fablab.plymouthart.ac.uk or contact fablab@pca.ac.uk for more.

Design Agency  The Agency is an incubation space and creative agency that supports homegrown talent – made up of students across all disciplines and offering a wide range of creative services that include: Branding, Web Design, Film, Animation, Books, Magazines, Stationary, Tableware, Fashion, Textiles, Ceramics, Illustrations, Photography, Art, Prints, Graphic Design, Products, Jewellery, Crafts, as well as Home & Lifestyle products and accessories. Please contact Kamal Gohil for more at kgohil@pca.ac.uk.

CPD Training  If you’d like to provide your employees with some creative training in a specialist environment, then Plymouth College of Art can offer bespoke training options, from  one day experiences to bespoke Short Courses. The college can provide you with a tailor-made programme to fit your requirements. Please contact Rosie Drake-Amery on rdrakeamery@pca.ac.uk for more information.

To find out more about Gradsouthwest, visit www.gradsouthwest.com