Learning Centres
ncn High Pavement students are welcome to use any of the College’s six Learning Centres. We have a wide range of resources on offer to help you with your studies, including books, journals, online resources, DVDs and CDs.
The Learning Centre at ncn High Pavement Sixth Form College has 69 computers that you can use for searching the Internet, producing your assignments and accessing College information and learning materials. All computers are running on Windows XP, allowing all ncn High Pavement students access to any available terminal in the building. There are also digital cameras, scanners and colour printers available for you to use.
Learning Centre staff can help you make the best use of the resources on offer, which includes helping you off-site through our Ask a Librarian and Virtual Library services.
Science Laboratories
The well-equipped science laboratories, specific to each subject, have plenty of relevant resources for modern science courses, allowing you to work on your own or in groups. There are experienced laboratory technicians available who are always on hand to help.
The laboratories are equipped with data projectors and ICT facilities which permit data capture, video micrography and interactive simulation as well as standard presentation and Internet use.
Nottingham is a science city and we are fortunate to have links with BioCity, and as such, are able to make use of the laboratories for elements of our practical work.
Languages
French and German are both taught at ncn Lace Market ‘A’ Level Centre. Authentic materials are used in both courses, including newspapers and magazines, audio and videotapes, and foreign TV broadcasts where possible. You are actively encouraged to use the language laboratories in your studies as well as the computers and the wealth of other resources in the Learning Centres.
Art, Design and Fashion
The teaching of Art, Design, Textiles and Photography courses takes place at ncn Lace Market School of Art, Design, Fashion and Media. Here, you will have access to a wide range of resources and facilities including great studio space for drawing, design, pattern cutting, grading, painting, ceramics, sculpting, screen printing, a photographic studio and darkrooms.
ncn Lace Market School of Art, Design, Fashion and Media has first class exhibition space for displaying your work. Your course will culminate in an end of year exhibition which is open to the public.
Dance, Drama and Music
Performing Arts and Music students have access to our exciting purpose-built facilitates at ncn Clarendon Academy of Performing Arts and Music offering outstanding provision and resources.
Specialist facilities include: a large theatre seating up to 300 people, a smaller theatre seating up to 84 people, and a box office with a computerised front of house system. Both theatres benefit from state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment.
Dance students can make use of three dance studios with sprung floors; and drama students have access to six rehearsal rooms. Music students have use of the large recital room, a range of individual and band practice rooms, three recording studios and two music technology suites with 55 computers. Our recording studios provide top of the range industry-standard facilities and equipment.
Food, Drink and Dining
If you fancy a break from your studies or want somewhere to meet up with friends, ncn’s training commercial restaurant and brasserie offers great value. The Adams Restaurant and Brasserie at ncn City (Adams) is led by highly skilled staff dedicated to training the chefs and front of house staff of the future. Brasserie fast food, gourmet coffee, as well as lunch and dinner menus are available at student-friendly prices.
Like all the main ncn Centres, ncn High Pavement has a subsidised refectory which is open from early in the morning until after lunchtime and serves hot and cold food, snacks and drinks at reasonable prices. Vending machines for hot and cold drinks and confectionery are also located around the building.
Transportation
The College operates a free ‘Hopper’ minibus service across some of its campuses. The service is for students who need to travel between ncn Clarendon, ncn City (including ncn Lace Market School of Art, Design, Fashion and Media and ncn Lace Market ‘A’ Level Centre), ncn City (Bath Street) and ncn High Pavement Sixth Form College for their lessons.