Armagh Students Recognised in Credit Union Art Competition

Students from Southern Regional College Armagh campus are celebrating after securing honours at this year's Credit Union Art Competition, across multiple categories.

This year’s competition theme of "The Future Is" encouraged students to interpret and communicate their vision of what lies ahead. This resulted in an outstanding array of artwork, showing imagination and skills from these aspiring young artists.

Art & Design - Over 18 Age Group

In the over 18 age group, students from the College dominated the category claiming an impressive clean sweep of the top three places. These students were:

First Place winner Emma Mc Cooey will now progress to the regional stage of the Credit Union competition.

Art & Design - 14-17 Age Group

In the 14-17 years old category, emerging talent was recognised with two students placing in the competition. These students were:

The Art & Design Level 3 Extended Diploma provides students with the opportunity to engage in a wide range of artistic mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, graphic design and sculpture. The curriculum emphasises experimentation and innovation, encouraging learners to develop a personal style, which has been recognised by Armagh Credit Union. Art & Design Lecturer Shirley Smylie was delighted with students’ success in the competition.

Digital Media - 14-17 Age Group

Elsewhere in the Digital Media category, students from the Creative Arts and Digital Technologies Level 2 Traineeship excelled in the 14–17-year-old category. Students recognised for their skills were:

First Place winner Bridin Loughran will now progress to the regional stage of the Credit Union competition and showcase the creative potential of the digital media programme.

Creative Arts and Digital Technologies lecturer Mairead Duffy was thrilled with student’s results in the competition. The traineeship combines theoretical learning with hands-on training in various creative arts and digital media disciplines, from photography, event organisation, music ensemble, software imaging tools to creative writing skills, and much more. This competition success reflects students growing skills in the arts and digital technology sphere.

These achievements reflect the dedication, creativity, and hard work from both programmes offered at the College.

To view the Art & Design Level 3 Extended Diploma, visit: ART AND DESIGN Level 3 Extended Diploma

To view the Creative Arts and Digital Technologies Level 2 Traineeship, visit: CREATIVE ARTS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES Level 2 Diploma Traineeship

Photo Caption

Successful students recognised in the annual Armagh Credit Union Art Competition. Students are pictured along Kevin Powell (Armagh Credit Union), Stephen Rogan (SRC Head of Faculty) and lecturers Shirley Smylie and Mairead Duffy.

Pictured (L-R):

• Back row: Stephen Rogan (SRC, Head of Faculty, Computing, Design & Academic Studies), Kevin Powell (Armagh Credit Union), Leonor Da Silva, Courtney Reid, Annalese Gallagher
• Middle row: Bridin Loughran, Dania Shhida, Emma McCooey, Shirley Smylie (Lecturer), Siobhan Devlin (Curriculum Area Manager)
• Front row: Erin Gibson, Mairead Duffy (Lecturer)