Student Creativity Leaves a Lasting Mark on College

HNC Illustration students at City of Glasgow College are transforming campus spaces after designing a striking new mural for the College's Beauty and Complementary Therapy training suite.

The live project saw HNC Illustration students respond to a real client brief from the Hospitality and Leisure Faculty, creating artwork that reflects the calm, welcoming environment of the therapy rooms used by Hair, Beauty, Make-Up and Complementary Therapy students.

Following a visit to the space, students researched, developed and presented their ideas to a judging panel, gaining valuable experience of working with a live client and responding to professional feedback. The high standard of entries made choosing a winner no easy task.

Associate Dean for Hair and Beauty, May Donald, said: "I was incredibly impressed by the calibre of artwork produced by the HNC Illustration students. The creativity, thoughtfulness and professionalism demonstrated in every design made it extremely difficult to select a winning concept. Each submission showed a clear understanding of the importance of creating a calming and therapeutic environment for our learners and clients."

The winning design will now become a permanent feature, with a team of Illustration students working alongside Curriculum Head Amy Whiten to install the mural.

May added: "A huge thank you goes to Amy Whiten for the time, effort and support she has invested in guiding students through this live brief. Projects like this not only enhance our learning spaces but also provide invaluable professional experience that prepares students for industry."

This is the second year Illustration students have taken on the challenge, giving them the opportunity to build their portfolios while making a lasting contribution to the College environment.

By combining creative talent with vocational learning, the project has delivered a vibrant new mural while giving students the opportunity to complete a real commission and leave a lasting mark on the College for future learners and visitors to enjoy.