2011 Summer Show and Awards

It goes without saying that your time at Plymouth College of Art is about much more than achieving just your qualification.

We have, over the years, developed a number of prestigious awards, scholarships, and prizes sponsored by the College and local and national business from the creative sector which recognise those talented students who strive to excel in all they do.

The end of year Summer Show is a way for our students to showcase the year's work and an exciting time of collaboration and creativity when the College is transformed into a vibrant hub of expression. It is also the time when our panel of judges have the difficult task of talent spotting those students who are 'ones to watch' for the future.

If you didn't make this year's awards, why not have a look at some of the films on this page to find out what makes a prize winning student and why these winners are so special.


Charitable Trust

Dorris Gerard

Dorris Gerard Scholarship

Jennifer and Mary Peters Scholarship

Jennifer and Mary Peters Scholarship

Corporation's Prize

Ernest Ladell

Ernest Ladell

Brent Zillwood

Brent Zillwood

Raindance Awards

Raindance Placement Award

Raindance Placement Award

Raindance Emerging Talent

Raindance Emerging Talent

Saturday Arts Club

Saturday Arts Club

9 - 11 Age Group

Saturday Arts Club

14 - 16 Age Group


Student Awards and Prizes

Ben Hartley

Ben Hartley Award
Awarded to a Higher Education Fine Art Student, donated by Bernard Samuels.

Colin Gibb

Colin Gibb Award
Outstanding Media/Photography student.

Cookworthy Award

Cookworthy Award
Successful ceramics student selected by staff team.


Dartington Crystals Scholarship

Dartington Crystals Scholarship
Awarded to a BA graduate glassmaker who has consistently demonstrated excellence and innovation in the creative use of glass.

David Heale Prize

David Heale Prize
The prize is awarded to a Foundation Studies student who has demonstrated commitment, enthusiasm, application to study and has made a positive contribution to her/his course and the College. Given in memory of David Heale, Lecturer at the College.

Higher Education Fashion Award

Higher Education Fashion Award
Information about the Higher Education Fashion Award


Logo Design Award

Logo Design Award
Awarded to 2 exceptional Graphic Design degree students, either from the FdA or BA (Hons) Top-up, who have consistently performed to the highest standard and contributed positively to the course.

LSB Prize

LSB Prize

Matrix, Marketting and media prize

Matrix, Marketting and Media Prize
Outstanding Design for Games/Digital Graphics/Animation student.


Print Placement Award

Print Placement Award
One week placement with Little Egret Press.

Print Prize

Print Prize

SBW Advertising Award

SBW Advertising Award
Awarded for outstanding extended diploma graphics student.


Student Ambassador

Student Ambassador
Student who has worked to support access to opportunity.