Cranford Review 2019

I got to learn multiple
different art forms and to
create products of my own
during the UAL Insights
Programme. At CSM, on
the first day we designed
architectural structures
in teams using bamboo
sticks which we then
covered in tissue paper
and plastic wrap to create
a product. My group made
an abstract chair.
At CCA, we got to explore
a range of art forms over
a 2 day period leading to
us choosing our preferred
one. On the 3rd and 4th day
I focused on the internal
and special design task as
it was the most interesting
topic which allowed me
to understand more about
internal design. This will
be helpful in the future
when I study architectural
design.
Samir Lund (year 12)
The UAL Insights initiative is a University
outreach programme offering young people access
to colleges offering creative qualifications to preuniversity
advice and guidance. Insights consists of
three activities for students aged 16+ spread over a
series of Spring, Summer and Autumn / Winter Schools.
Four of our A Level Art students made applications and
successfully gained places on the Autumn, Spring and
Summer Insights programme. They programme and have
attended a range of UAL institutions including; London
College of Fashion, Central St Martin’s, Camberwell,
Chelsea and Wimbledon College. In addition, year
13 students attended portfolio and workshop based
sessions giving up their time on weekends as well
as weekdays. It has really helped students boosting
their independence and confidence, developing
problem solving and creative thinking skills and
preparing them for their future studies and work
in the creative industries.
Pam Hunt (Creative Arts-Art)
Going to UAL was an exciting experience as we met new
people and explored the different arts together. It gave me an
understanding of different art careers would be and helped me
to narrow down preferences whilst giving me a sense of how
universities structure their teaching.
Sophiyaa Pawar (year 12)
I found my time at UAL very informative. It gave me an insight
into both architecture and interior design and helped me
understand how to boost my independence whilst becoming
more confident in expressing my ideas. I was really proud of
what I made as it was structured and had clean straight lines.
Alisha Sidhu (year 12)
I really enjoyed the opportunity to meet creative people who
enjoy Art. It helped me learn about the options I could follow
at university. Camberwell had some really good facilities that
I was able to use and I enjoyed the experience very much.
Sureesha Bhangu (year 12)
Insights
Programme
2018-2019
My CSM
Summer
Insight
experience
During the Insights
programme I got to
experience what an
architecture student at CSM
would do. I also learnt about
the many restrictions that
apply as an architect, for
example, creative limitations
set by the client’s needs
and wants. This experience
allowed me to learn new ways
of expressing my creativity
and taught me methods to
resolve issues. The best part
of the Insights programme
was experiencing the life of
a trainee architect.
On the second day I got to
view the portfolios of two
trainee architect students,
one who had recently
completed their first year
and the other who had
graduated in their final year.
By looking at the portfolios, I
got to understand the process
of meeting the client’s needs
when designing something
very creative.
I had assumed the Summer
session was going to be
similar to the Spring one
where we would be creating
products, but during the
week, we experienced the
many aspects of architecture
which are vital for an
architect to learn for the
future. For example we
learnt about product
design, graphic design, and
approaches to research about
a client’s project. I learnt
about the different art forms
that combine together to
make an architect’s plan and
how this could be included in
my portfolio.
I worked in a team on an
architectural brief where
we designed enclosures for
animals at London Zoo. It
was fun and unexpected
because I used more problem
solving skills than I thought
were involved in architecture.
Samir Lund (year 12)
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