We are thrilled to announce that Rochester Independent College is a finalist in the Independent Schools Association (ISA) We are proud finalists for the Award For Excellence and Innovation In Fine Arts. A school that has the visual and creative arts at the heart of its identity.A school where students and staff are innovative, prize winning artists.A school whose stated aims commit it to supporting … Continue reading ISA Finalist
London Design Festival was launched by Sir John Sorrell CBE and Ben Evans CBE in 2003. Building on London’s existing design activity, their concept was to create an annual event that would promote the city’s creativity, drawing in the country’s greatest thinkers, practitioners, retailers and educators to a deliver an unmissable celebration of design. The launch of the first Festival took place at Bloomberg on 25 … Continue reading London Design Festival 2021
Speakers for Schools Inspiration Programme provides a network of today’s most inspiring figures across business, arts, politics and more donating their time to help inspire students to fuel their ambition. We are passionate about providing a high quality and personal service, making it seamless for speakers, educators and organisations to get involved. Speakers in our network range from CEOs of major companies to notable national journalists, arts … Continue reading Speakers for Schools
Our RIC Photo of the month is back and for January we kept the choice of two themes, this time – ‘Winter’ and ‘Colour’. Well done to everyone who entered, all entries have been judged by our very own Michael Daks, under three categories – Lower School, Sixth Form and Staff it was a bit of fun for everyone, as well as a chance to … Continue reading RIC Photo of the Month: January
RIC without walls, Textile students are currently working on the annual WoolMark company, ‘Wool4Schools’ competition, open to young designers in the UK, Hong Kong, Italy and Australia. The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world and this competition challenges the students to design an outfit that is made from the eco fibre, wool, for an end user that will be traveling … Continue reading From Farm to Fashion
Calling all budding photographers & art lovers – As part of the last national lock down back in March, we hosted a photo of the month competition to keep our RIC community busy and creative. It’s back once again to do just that! Categories: RIC Lower SchoolRIC Sixth FormRIC Staff Topics:WinterColour How to Enter:Choose from one (or both) of the topics aboveFill In the Google … Continue reading RIC Photo of The Month
The ISA Film & Digital Art Competition is held annually and is a fantastic opportunity to showcase both creative and technical skills to produce art works in the digital genre by students in independent schools in the UK. There are three categories: Computer Animation, Short Film and Digital Art. Two of our Film and Digital Media and Design students were recognised, one as the overall … Continue reading Film Success for RIC Students
Today we received a printed copy of Inside Kent Magazine (October Issue) featuring a Q&A about one of our Graphics & Photography teachers Sarah. The article which showcases some of her many freelance projects as a Graphic Designer & Illustrator also includes a little bit about why she chose to pursue her career in teaching and her background in the subject. You can find it … Continue reading Kent Artist Profile: Inside Kent
The second month of our photography contest has certainly kept our RIC students busy. With two themes to choose from, this photography contest will run monthly with a theme based on relevant events of the time. Read More… Continue reading RIC Photo of the Month: May
You can now take part in a variety of exhibition tours, activities and workshops as well as join Design Museum’s Chief Executive and Director, Tim Marlow in conversation with a wide spectrum of brilliant designers and architects. What to expect Twice a week enjoy a snapshot into the lives and work of familiar faces from the world of design, fashion and architecture. #DesignDispatches Wednesday 13 … Continue reading The Design Museum goes digital
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