Annual creative exhibition returns to Preston

Eye-catching designs and inspired inventions from creative University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) students are now on display at a free public exhibition.

The institution’s annual Degree Show showcases highly visual work produced by final year foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students from a wide range of creative disciplines, including art, fashion, design and architecture.

Spread across three buildings on the Preston Campus, visitors can see life-sized models, detailed drawings and digital media from architecture students, while a broad base of traditional and experimental media, including painting, sculpture, print, drawing, performance, film and animation will be on offer from a new generation of artists and visual practitioners.

An eclectic mix of contemporary photographic work, 3D modelling, games design art, illustrations, fashion collections, textile designs, fashion styling, interior designs and crafted and laser cut models will also be on display.

Peter Lloyd, Dean of the School of Arts and Media, said: “The level of creativity and ability in this year’s Degree Show is phenomenal.

“As I look around at the wide variety of subjects exhibiting and the depth of knowledge and critical thinking employed in finding solutions to real world challenges, I can clearly see how much effort and skill every student has put into their work. 

“This free public exhibition is the culmination of their studies and it’s absolutely fabulous that their talents are now on show for the general public and industry professionals to see.”

The free exhibition runs until 26 June and is open weekdays 10am to 5pm across UCLan’s Engineering Innovation Centre, Hanover Building and Victoria Building.

For more information, visit the UCLan website, email MTexon@uclan.ac.uk or call 01772 893388.