A FORMER Bradford College student, Chanel de Angelis, is flourishing after gaining a place on the talent development programme at the world-famous Royal Shakespeare Company.
Chanel, who completed a Level 3 Art and Design course at the College in 2018, is now studying to be a costume maker and working on the upcoming RSC ‘Mischief Festival.’
Chanel knew she wanted a career in costume but had few opportunities to explore it.
She said: “I was almost discouraged from the arts at school and pushed towards the sciences more, because that’s where the good jobs would be.”
Her tutor heard about the RSC Next Generation programme and put Chanel forward for it.
Each year, Next Generation Backstage gives gifted young people from communities that experience structural disadvantage the opportunity to gain experience and explore whether a career in the theatre is for them.
Chanel was accepted onto the programme and found herself working with peers to stage a scene from Twelfth Night.
She said: “It was really wonderful! It was my first moment of creative freedom with a costume. I got to try my own vision.”
After studying Art and Design at Bradford College, Chanel applied to study Costume with Textiles at the University of Huddersfield.
She is currently working as part of the Running Wardrobe team at The Other Place venue on two plays for this year’s RSC Mischief Festival.
Mike Tipping, Bradford School of Art Course Leader for the Level 3 Art & Design (Creative Practice) Diploma, said:
“The Level 3 Art & Design course at Bradford School of Art is designed to nurture creativity in young students, and also explore the wide range of employment opportunities within the creative sector.
“When Chanel joined the course in 2018, it was clear from the outset that she had the drive and determination to succeed in industry.
“It is no surprise to learn that she is now working with the acclaimed costume team at the RSC.”
THIS week is Lifelong Learning Week (November 7-11) celebrating the power of learning to transform lives.
Co-ordinated by Festival of Learning, the week of activities brings together a wide range of stakeholders to raise the profile of lifelong learning and celebrate the achievements of adult learners.
Bradford College is showcasing the difference that flexible, part-time, and short courses can make. Adults at the College are consistently inspired to take their first step back into learning, from taking entry-level digital skills courses to progressing all the way to postgraduate study. The College offers a wide range of part-time adult courses across Bradford community venues, from Jewellery Making and Printmaking to various language or digital-skills improver programmes. Find out about classes starting in January on the Adult & Leisure Prospectus at bradfordcollege.ac.uk/adult-courses
TWO open events at Bradford College are set to open up opportunities for young people taking their next steps in education.
On Thursday, November 10, 5-7pm, at the College’s Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) on Great Horton Road, students can learn more about the A Level pathway programmes available. These career-focused routes bring together clusters of A Level subjects for students looking to pursue specific professions such as medicine, dentistry, law, journalism, counselling or teaching. A general open day will be held on Saturday, November 12, 10am-3pm at the David Hockney building where students, parents and carers can discuss subject areas at all levels. Explore state-of-the-art facilities and learning resources, and find out about services, including career advice, learning support, progress coaches, and work placements. Pre-book for either event at bradfordcollege.ac.uk
A GROUP of Bradford College Sports students lent their expertise to a special rugby league world cup tag event, thanks to a new educational partnership agreement with Bradford Bulls.
The students supported refereeing at the Odsal Stadium event, which hosted 32 schools from across the district.
Jade Lathbury-Drive (a Level 2 Fitness Instructing student) and husband Craig (a Level 3 Sports Massage student) also supported open trials for the Bradford Bulls Women. The pair provided strength and conditioning coaching for over 40 female participants at the session.
Jade said: “A recent placement at Bradford Bulls allowed me to experience training a group of talented, tenacious women as they were pushed to their absolute limit.
"The opportunity gave me a broader view of career paths available to me upon completion of my course at Bradford College.
"I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and eagerly await further work placements at Bradford Bulls.”
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