Student profile

Carrie Sterland
Design BA (Hons)

“I completed a Foundation Degree at ncn and really enjoyed it. I was impressed by the tutors I’d worked with and the level of support I’d received. It made sense (particularly financially) to carry on my studies to achieve a BA (Hons) in just one year, especially as it would be validated by Nottingham Trent University.

“I gained experience and confidence in myself and my design work. The College promotes a creative environment in which you can explore ideas and not be scared of making mistakes.

“I enjoyed the emphasis on drawing. The tutors were very encouraging and I enjoyed speaking to them about my work, and I believe my growth had a lot to do with their support, knowledge and love of art and design. The contemporary issues module was also inspiring and up to date.I explored the issues facing me as a designer of the future; it was the first time political and social ideas have shaped my work.”