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Courses starting 24 July 2023
Animation for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This weeklong Animation course will provide you with an introduction to digital animation using Adobe Animate CC and Wacom Cintiq tablets. By the end of the course you will have a good understanding of the Adobe software and its capabilities, and you will have produced a series of short projects that demonstrate your new skills in making crazy animated characters.
Architecture for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This Architecture for 15 - 17 year olds course will introduce you to contemporary approaches to design, with ingenious projects that will develop your awareness of how designers are shaping the modern world we live in.
Art Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This is a very practical course which gives you the opportunity to experiment with both 2D and 3D art techniques. It’s the perfect way to build your portfolio if you do not have an art foundation and are thinking about further studies.
Concept Art for Game Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course focuses on the process of image-making in the game design industry. It's hands-on, taught in a series of practical workshops and group sessions. This course is ideal if you are considering a future in game design, animation or creative media.
Creative Writing for 15 - 17 Year Olds
On this course, you will learn how to turn ideas into creative, original writing. Whether you're interested in fiction or want to write screenplays, it'll help you to create impact with the right choice of words and provides a structured approach to establishing a life in writing.
Fashion Making for 15 - 17 Year Olds
On this practical course, you’ll learn the three most important skills in making womenswear: how to cut a pattern, how to use a sewing machine and how to make adjustments to a pattern. It’s ideal if you are new to making clothes and want to learn either for personal projects or to add work to a portfolio.
Graphic Design Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Develop your creative skills on this graphic design summer course and generate striking designs for your portfolio, ideal for the next generation of ambitious designers. You'll work alongside like-minded creatives, exploring all aspects of visual communication in a vibrant studio environment.
Product Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This weeklong course is ideal if you plan on becoming a product designer in the future. You'll work on projects that will strengthen your portfolio and which demonstrate new approaches in your work.
TV Presenting for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course gives you an introduction to television presenting, ideal for anyone with an interest in journalism and media. You’ll experience studio and on-location presenting, as well as basic voice training and performance coaching, to ensure you to feel relaxed and confident in the role of a presenter.
Courses starting 31 July 2023
Animation for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This weeklong Animation course will provide you with an introduction to digital animation using Adobe Animate CC and Wacom Cintiq tablets. By the end of the course you will have a good understanding of the Adobe software and its capabilities, and you will have produced a series of short projects that demonstrate your new skills in making crazy animated characters.
Digital Fine Art for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course will develop your understanding of the digital fine art world with a focus on creativity, portfolio building, colour theory and art appreciation. Spending time exploring digital art, you will work with painting, drawing, photo manipulation, colour theory, cartooning, scene making and concept work.
Fashion Design Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
On this course you'll learn how to create fashion concepts, taking your designs from an initial idea and sketch to a developed garment. By the end of the course you'll have a portfolio of new drawings and designs, plus examples of working in 3D. You'll have real hands-on experience of what it's like to be a fashion student at university, and an understanding of what admissions tutors are looking for. It's ideal if you're looking to progress into fashion design, accessory design or costume.
Journalism for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course introduces you to the craft of journalism. It'll provide you with the basic skills journalists are required to have when working in both news and features.
Museums Today for 15 – 17 Year Olds
This course is for those interested in social and cultural history and how it is being curated in museums and galleries today. In Nottingham and the surrounding areas there are many nationally important museums, as well as castles, country estates and art galleries, all celebrating British history.
Photography Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course is a mixture of photography and computer-based activities. From camera techniques to editing and printing your final images, the course will cover everything you need to know to become an accomplished photographer of the future.
Special Make Up Effects for Theatre, Film and TV for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This technical and fun course is for anyone who’s interested in creating special make up effects for theatre performances and TV. You’ll learn how to create special effects make up and practice applying prosthetics effectively; you can have little or no previous make up experience and still achieve realistic results.
Textile Design Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
As a young, ambitious designer, you’ll be introduced to all aspects of textile design, investigating fundamental principles in colour, form, scale, pattern and composition. The course provides you with knowledge about sustainable textile design and the skills to work creatively with natural materials in a creative, playful and hands-on way.
Courses staring 7 August 2023
Architecture for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This Architecture for 15 - 17 year olds course will introduce you to contemporary approaches to design, with ingenious projects that will develop your awareness of how designers are shaping the modern world we live in.
Art Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This is a very practical course which gives you the opportunity to experiment with both 2D and 3D art techniques. It’s the perfect way to build your portfolio if you do not have an art foundation and are thinking about further studies.
Car Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Explore contemporary approaches to car design on this unique one-week course. The course is ideal if you’re interested in cars and how they are designed, or are thinking of further studies in product design, industrial design or transport design. It’s also for anyone with a keen interest in drawing looking for a creative challenge.
Concept Art for Game Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course focuses on the process of image-making in the game design industry. It's hands-on, taught in a series of practical workshops and group sessions. This course is ideal if you are considering a future in game design, animation or creative media.
Fashion Visual Merchandising for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This practical course will give you the opportunity to experience what it's like to design and develop your own ideas through visual merchandising in the exciting and fast paced world of fashion retail.
Illustration for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course is a fun and dynamic way to experiment with both drawn and digital illustration. You can have little or no previous knowledge to attend and you can have any drawing ability – you will still achieve great results! On this course you’ll discover different creative approaches to illustration and investigate the broad possibilities that illustration offers, it’s ideal for anyone thinking of completing further studies in illustration or graphic design.
Interior Design Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course will give you an insight into the world of interior design and inspire you with the confidence to present your own schemes. It's ideal if you are considering further studies in interior design and wish to start your portfolio.
Props and Costume Making for Theatre and TV for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Get hands-on experience of designing, casting, mould making and using paint effects to fabricate realistic props and costumes for theatre performances and TV. This practical and fun course is ideal if you’re interested in finding out what it’s like to work behind the scenes on a theatre or TV project to bring characters to life. It’s also ideal if you are considering further studies and wish to start your portfolio with a unique and creative project.
Animal experience days
Looking for something a bit different?
The Animal Unit at our Brackenhurst Campus in Southwell houses a wide range of animal species. Join our qualified Animal Technicians for a real-life, hands-on opportunity to experience what working with animals on a daily basis might be like.
Exotic Animal Keeper Experience Day for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Experience a day working as an exotic animal keeper at NTU's Brackenhurst Campus Animal Unit.
Small Mammal Keeper Experience Day for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Experience a day working as a small mammal keeper at NTU's Brackenhurst Campus Animal Unit.
Large Mammal Keeper Experience Day for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Experience a day working as a large mammal keeper at NTU's Brackenhurst Campus Animal Unit.
Equine Care Experience Day for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Experience a day working with horses at NTU's Brackenhurst Campus Equestrian Centre.
Accommodation
If you’d like to stay on campus for the duration of your summer school, we offer single rooms in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s halls of residence, just a minute’s walk to the summer school studios and all of Nottingham's attractions. What’s included:
- single rooms with a private bathroom
- a shared kitchen area with white goods, crockery and basic cooking utensils for preparing meals
- free wifi
- reception staff and 24-hour security
- bed linen on arrival, with rooms serviced once per week
- a coin-operated launderette
- if you book this option, you will meet the criteria for your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award residential.
Bookings are taken on a five-night basis, from Sunday to Friday.
Note: You must be aged 18 or over to make a booking.
If aged 15 then you can stay as long as you are accompanied by a parent/guardian.
If you're aged 16 or 17 then you can stay unaccompanied with agreement from a parent/guardian by completing a consent form before arrival.
To find out more about accommodation, visit our dedicated booking page.