International Online Workshop Series
12:00 am Thursday 7 November 2024 – 12:00 am Thursday 16 January 2025
We are hosting a series of free online workshops, open to all international students looking to study in the UK.
Book your place (opens in a new window)Our aim is to provide you with insights into the various courses we offer, what it’s like to study in our course, and the way we teach.
Be ready to explore a diverse range of creative fields, from architecture to illustration, film to UX design. There’s something for everyone, so don’t miss out. Join us at these free online creative workshops.
2024/25 workshops
| Date | Workshop |
|---|---|
| Thursday 7 November 2024 | 09:00 – 10:30 (GMT) | Character Design & Turnaround |
| Thursday 21 November 2024 | 09:00 – 10:30 (GMT) | UX/UI design: making the user journey |
| Thursday 5 December 2024 | 09:00 – 10:20 (GMT) | Creating your art portfolio |
| Thursday 16 January 2025 | 09:00 – 10:30 (GMT) | VFX: Creating Realism with Digital Composition |
The times indicated for each of the Workshops are in GMT. The corresponding time in the following time zones will be:
- Japan, South Korea Time (18:00 – 19:30)
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan Time (17:00 – 18:30)
- Jarkata, Medan, Thailand, Vietnam Time (16:00 – 17:30)
- Bangladesh, India, Sri-Lanka Time (14:30 – 16:00)
Upcoming workshops
Character Design & Turnaround
Thursday 7 November 2024 | 09:00 – 10:30 (GMT)
This Taster Workshop allows you to get a taste of Animation, and how BA Animation is taught at Norwich University of the Arts.
Becca will guide you through the character design process – from idea generation and shape theory, to a turnaround of your character for use in a wide range of industries.
Character design is used across lots of creative fields and industries, from Animation, Gaming, Illustration, Advertising, Branding and Merchandise to Theme parks, Children’s entertainment, book covers, E-learning, Web design and VR.
Rebecca Miller is Head of Animation at Raw Pictures based in Oxfordshire. She concepts, illustrates and animates for a huge variety of clients from local small businesses to companies such as the NHS and Amazon.
What do I need?
- Digital drawing
- Digital art program such as Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Krita (free) or similar
- Drawing pen/tablet
- Traditional drawing
- Paper
- Pencil/pen
- Eraser
- Ruler (or something to draw straight lines with)
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UX/UI design: making the user journey
Thursday 21 November 2024 | 09:00 – 10:30 (GMT)
This Taster Workshop allows you to get a taste of User Experience Design and how the BA User Experience Design is taught at Norwich University of the Arts.
Jose Fernandez is a UX and UI Project Manager at Superside (a worldwide creative service agency) and a graduate of Norwich University of the Arts. He will be guiding you through creating your own UI design for a mobile app. From wireframe to final design. He will guide you through creating the user experience. We’ll also investigate the practicalities of curating design projects.
This workshop will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the User Experience (UX) journey and teach you the basics of Figma. (Figma is a very popular interface design tool used by many designers.)
What do I need?
- Please create a free account with Figma
- Pen and paper: to make sketches of wireframes
- A smartphone/camera: to take an image of the wireframe from the paper and upload it into Figma.
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Creating Your Art Portfolio
Thursday 5 December 2024 | 09:00 – 10:20 (GMT)
The workshop is designed to guide you through the essential steps of building a strong, creative portfolio. We’ll start with a brief introduction to Norwich University of the Arts, followed by an overview of what makes an art portfolio, its basics, and how to structure one effectively. You will also have the chance to see two inspiring portfolio showcases and learn about the finer details that can make your work stand out. We’ll conclude with a Q&A and personalized feedback to help you refine your portfolio and take the next steps in your artistic journey.
Workshop rundown:
- About Norwich University of the Arts
- What’s a portfolio
- The Basics
- Portfolio Showcase 1
- Portfolio Showcase 2
- Finer Details
- Q&A and Feedback
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VFX: Creating Realism with Digital Composition
Thursday 16 January 2025 | 09:00 – 10:30 (GMT)
This Taster Workshop allows you to get a taste of Animation and Visual Effects and how the BA Animation and Visual Effects is taught at Norwich University of the Arts.
Jose Fernandez is a UX and UI Project Manager at Superside (a worldwide creative service agency) and a graduate of Norwich University of the Arts. He will be guiding you through creating realistic static compositions using digital VFX techniques.
This workshop will enable you to learn photo-realism principles through digital composition and VFX basics.
What do I need?
- Computer with photo-editing software (Photoshop offers a 7-day free trial)
- Notebook
- Pen or pencil
Other Events
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Screening • 12:00 am Saturday 27 September 2025 – 12:00 am Sunday 5 October 2025Sustainable Fashion Week 2025
Join us for an inspiring and creative programme of talks, hands-on workshops and film screenings, as we celebrate Sustainable Fashion Week 2025. -
Exhibitions • 5:00 pm Thursday 16 October 2025 – 5:00 pm Friday 17 October 2025Launch of Peter Cook: Wonder Hub
The launch of the Peter Cook: Wonder Hub at Bank Plain, presenting Sir Peter Cook’s drawings in a new immersive format. -
Free Event • 10:00 am Saturday 8 November 2025 – 4:30 pm Wednesday 12 November 2025Hats Off! Hidden Histories of Millinery and Making
Led by Norwich University of the Arts in partnership with Norwich Castle, explore the hidden histories of hat-making as part of Being Human Festival. -
Exhibitions • 10:00 am Friday 19 September 2025 – 3:00 pm Sunday 21 September 2025When it's gone, it's gone
A multimedia exhibition of co-created artworks that explores the narratives of communities most immediately impacted by severe coastal erosion. -
Workshops • 12:00 am Monday 13 October 2025 – 12:00 am Saturday 13 December 2025QUEERiosity
Explore queerness and LGBTQ+ identities through practical workshops, before showcasing your final piece in an online showcase. -
East Gallery • 12:00 pm Friday 12 September 2025 – 4:00 pm Saturday 13 December 2025A Leap of Sympathy
Anna Perach's practice subverts conventional notions of softness and femininity. -
10:30 am – 1:15 pm Monday 18 August 2025Clearing Campus Tour
Join our Clearing campus tour on Monday 18 August, for your chance to explore Norwich University of the Arts. -
Exhibitions • 10:00 am Thursday 10 July 2025 – 3:00 pm Saturday 12 July 2025Norfolk Art and Design Competition exhibition
Explore our free Norfolk Art and Design Competition public exhibition of shortlisted and winning entries from Norfolk and England -
East Gallery • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tuesday 29 July 2025Exhibition tour with Marilou Chagnaud
Join us for a free lunchtime exhibition tour with Marilou Chagnaud and Curator, Claire Allerton. -
East Gallery • 1:30 pm Wednesday 30 July 2025 – 4:30 pm Thursday 31 July 2025Practical print workshop with Marilou Chagnaud
Join us for this free screen printing workshop with East Gallery Fellow, Marilou Chagnaud. -
Exhibitions • 10:00 am Thursday 3 July 2025 – 4:00 pm Sunday 27 July 2025Shape Shift Converse Rework
This co-creative exhibition at Hungate Medieval Art shares creative works resulting from a three-year collaborative project at Hellesdon Hospital in Norwich. -
East Gallery • 12:00 pm Friday 4 July 2025 – 4:00 pm Saturday 30 August 2025The Sea, the Ghost and the Kite Maker
Marilou Chagnaud's exhibition delves into the geological phenomenon of erosion along the Norfolk coastline. -
Research Events • 9:00 am Wednesday 4 June 2025 – 6:30 pm Friday 6 June 2025Shared Seas: Coastal Encounters
A three-day programme of talks, panels and coastal encounters exploring how art and culture can shape global climate action. -
Degree Shows • 12:00 am Friday 5 September 2025 – 12:00 am Tuesday 9 September 2025Postgrad Festival 2025
Norwich’s Master’s graduates present their end-of-year shows, with a 5-day exhibition this September. -
Workshops • 9:45 am – 4:15 pm Friday 13 June 2025Teacher, Technician, and Adviser Day 2025
Calling all creative teachers, technicians and careers advisers! -
Degree Shows • 10:00 am Friday 13 June 2025 – 4:00 pm Thursday 26 June 2025Undergrad Festival 2025
Join us for an exciting 12-day exhibition, showcasing the work of our 2025 Norwich graduates.
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