When selecting a postgraduate university, factors like reputation, location, and course structure are often considered. However, have you thought about the crucial element of your educational experience?
The Royal College of Art (RCA) boasts a powerhouse technical services team that can make all the difference in bringing your ideas to life. With over 100 specialists in fields ranging from motion capture to metalwork, sound engineering to fabric dyeing, these experts are not just a support system but active collaborators in the creative process.
Tom Scrimgeour, a Design Products MA student (class of 2024), emphasizes the essential role the technical services staff played in his RCA experience, expanding his skills and introducing new possibilities in his practice.
In a series of articles, we explore the vital and inspiring technical team at RCA, where instructors become mentors, collaborators, and catalysts for creative transformation.
Charlotte Raymen, the lead technical instructor in visual and immersive technology, aims to make new technology more accessible and user-friendly for students. She encourages students to actively participate in the learning process, regardless of their technical background.
Joe Hirst, the RCA’s sound technician, brings two decades of experience as a mix engineer to his role, working on diverse sound projects across disciplines. He highlights the cross-disciplinary approach of technical services at RCA, bridging the gap between different fields.
Eloise O’Brian Scott, a specialist technical instructor in dyeing and printed textiles, brings her experience as a former RCA student to her role. She emphasizes the importance of technical staff in her own education and now plays a vital role in supporting students in traditional crafts at RCA. Nun, sie bekommt, um diesen Geist vorwärts zu bezahlen.
Foto von Aisha Seriki, Fotografie MA (2023) und Kunst & Geisteswissenschaften MFA (2024).
Der Farbstoffworkshop dient erneut als Drehkreuz für eine verblüffende Vielfalt an interdisziplinären Erkundungen aus verschiedenen Bereichen. „Während die Hauptnutzer Textilien und Mode sind, haben wir in diesem Jahr Studenten aus etwa 20 verschiedenen Kursen gehabt“, bemerkt Eloise.
„Malereistudenten könnten ihre Leinwand nehmen, sie färben und dann dehnen. Oder anstatt herkömmlicher Farben könnten wir Färbepasten für sie zum Malen erstellen. Bildhauerstudenten könnten hingegen Skulpturen aus Acryl herstellen. Wir bekommen auch Studenten aus Design, Kreativleitung, Animation, Fotografie und anderen. Es ist wirklich breit gefächert.“