Best UAL Awarding Body Podcasts (2024)

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Breaking the boundaries of conventional art with Abbas Zahedi 51:36

2M ago51:36

51:36

Abbas Zahedi is an artist who grew up in Shepherds Bush, West London. He works with sound, installation and performance art. In this episode, Abbas will be talking about his route into art after first studying to become a doctor, how he maps spaces and captures feelings through his artwork, and we will also learn more about the many different aspec…

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Disrupting stereotypes in beatboxing with Kimmy Beatbox 44:20

3M ago44:20

44:20

Kimmy Beatbox is one of the UK's top beatboxers. They started their career busking in Liverpool and Manchester, and now they perform across the UK and collaborate with global brands. In this episode, Kimmy talks about why busking on the street is so important to them, and how they create unique sounds with just their body. And we're going to hear a…

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Discovering the connection between community and art with George Yarnton 37:51

3M ago37:51

37:51

George Yarnton is an artist and illustrator from Ipswich, who has designed for magazines such as Enemy and Vice, as well as for the music industry and skateboard brand. In this episode, George talks about how he develops his unique illustration style, how he maintains a career as a freelancer, and what other design interests he has which help him w…

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Crafting stories for screen with Anna Ssemuyaba 38:28

3M ago38:28

38:28

Anna Ssemuyaba is a screenwriter who has worked on many different projects across film and TV. She was named by Deadline as one of the UK's 10 Rising Stars of 2020 and featured on the 2019 Brit List. In this episode, Anna talks about how she got into the notoriously competitive screenwriting profession, how she gets inspiration for her characters a…

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Empowering young voices through creative direction with DINES® 37:36

4M ago37:36

37:36

DINES® is a Creative Director and international keynote speaker based in London, UK. He's currently active as founder and Creative Director of multi-award winning creative agency, Studio BLUP London. In this episode, DINES® talks about how he founded his own creative studio at a very young age, how he inspires young people today to get into the art…

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Unleashing the power of art therapy with Roberta Mazur 35:12

4M ago35:12

35:12

Roberta Mazur is an Arts Manager for the charity Arts 4 Dementia. She designs and organises arts and creative workshops for people living with early stage dementia, as well as curating and holding exhibitions of their work in public places. In this episode, Roberta shares what it's like working at the intersection of arts and charity, what she's le…

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Mastering the art of storytelling through dialects with Christopher Lakewood 33:20

4M ago33:20

33:20

Christopher Lakewood is an accent modification and dialect coach, working across film, TV, and theatre to coach actors. He also teaches at major acting schools and is an actor himself. In this episode, Christopher shares more about his own accent and dialect training and how he prepares actors for performance, and we'll hear some of his amazing acc…

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Exploring the intersection of music and spirituality with Rieko Whitfield 39:38

4M ago39:38

39:38

Rieko Whitfield is a multidisciplinary artist based in London. She has recently been an artist in residence at the Tate Galleries and has gathered a following through live performances at galleries in London, such as the Victorian Albert Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Arts. In this episode, Rieko shares how she balances her different arti…

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Season 3 Trailer 0:55

4M ago0:55

0:55

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Finding your voice with Eli Turay 29:52

1+ y ago29:52

29:52

Eli is a composer, producer, DJ and teacher. He works with young people teaching media and music and also composes and produces music for commercial clients amongst other things. In this episode, Eli explored the importance of community in his creative process, delves into how he produces for multiple clients at the same time, and discusses how his…

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Venturing into different creative pathways with Chris Barrett 36:33

1+ y ago36:33

36:33

Chris Barrett enjoyed an exciting career in photojournalism before starting up social enterprise thinkFOUND, a sustainable furniture design company that utilises reclaimed materials in London. The enterprise also offers training and work experience opportunities to young people in the community, providing them with pathways into employment and expe…

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Challenging the photography scene with Suzannah Gabriel 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

31:21

Suzannah is an up-and-coming fashion photographer who recently graduated from the London College of Fashion with an MA in Fashion Photography. Suzannah’s projects focus on social issues which resonate with her and her community and she cleverly collides them with traditional fashion photography techniques. Her final project has been published in mu…

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Exploring new sounds and genres with Adam Dove 30:13

1+ y ago30:13

30:13

Adam is a sound artist, an experimental ambient musician who goes by the name Nexcyia. He works with found sound often weaving together harsh sound designs with larger sound landscapes. In this episode, we talk to Adam about the work he's produced, both as Adam Dove, sound artist, and as Nexcyia, ambient music producer. We discuss how those two rol…

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Pushing boundaries in digital art with Jason Wilsher-Mills 30:15

1+ y ago30:15

30:15

Jason Wilsher-Mills is a digital artist from Wakefield in Yorkshire who’s work also features sculpture, Augmented-Reality and 3D Printing amongst other mediums. We speak to Jason about his experience of developing a digital art practice after his initial fine art training. He says the accessibility of tablets allow him to produce large scale, detai…

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Curating narratives from page to page with Izabela Radwanska Zhang 30:18

1+ y ago30:18

30:18

Izabela is the Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Photography, a job that requires her to select and coordinate the photography projects and journalists for the magazine's features. She also curates the narrative for the issues theme, from project to project and page to page. Izabela’s path to this role has not always been linear, originally…

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Breaking ground in media production with Alex Harman 32:47

1+ y ago32:47

32:47

Alex Harman is the CEO and one of the founding members of KODE Media Productions, a London-based production house who represent directors and photographers across a range of creative activities. Throughout his career, Alex has helped to produce music videos, advertisements, commercials and other moving image work for companies such as Nike, Adidas …

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Creating art in nature with Jelly Green 26:59

1+ y ago26:59

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Jelly Green is a British – New Zealander painter based in Suffolk. Jelly’s work is defined by her passion for the natural world, particularly the earth’s forests. She has spent extended periods working from the jungles and rainforests of the world which has inspired her work. We talk to Jelly about her experience of being mentored by another Britis…

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Season 2 Trailer 2:30

1+ y ago2:30

2:30

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Emotional storytelling and visualising the ephemeral, with illustrator Annabel Dover 40:15

2+ y ago40:15

40:15

To access the available transcript please use the following link: https://bit.ly/3JjfxF6 Artist and writer, Annabel Dover, favours the representation of the ephemeral, she is interested in unveiling the hidden stories and emotions of the objects around us, engaging the viewer in untold tales of wonder. Annabel uses a variety of mediums, including p…

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The importance of cultural diversity in the arts, with Karina H Maynard 36:51

2+ y ago36:51

36:51

To access the available transcript please use the following link: https://bit.ly/3gBuZQU Karina is a cultural curator, educator, producer and consultant who works to improve representation in the arts and culture. Over the past 20 years, she’s worked across the arts, culture, education, and media to shape the experience & engagement of diverse audi…

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Does education prepare students for the music industry? With Jesse Quin 39:56

2+ y ago39:56

39:56

To access the available transcript please use the following link: https://bit.ly/3sOC6ev Jesse is a musician and producer best known as the bass player of the British pop-rock band, Keane. Alongside performance, Jesse has dedicated his voice as a campaigner for music accessibility in schools. Including a recent interview with the BBC lobbying the g…

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Understanding the role of sustainability in fashion design and business, with Nina Stevenson 41:02

2+ y ago41:02

41:02

To access the available transcript please use the following link: https://bit.ly/3rFwgwA Nina Stevenson is Education for Sustainability Leader at UAL’s Centre for Sustainable Fashion. CSF (Centre for Sustainable Fashion) ‘provokes, challenges and questions the fashion status quo’, ‘shaping and contributing to Fashion Design for Sustainability as a …

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Leading the way in accessibility for performing arts, with Jamie Beddard 35:25

2+ y ago35:25

35:25

To access the available transcript please use the following link: https://bit.ly/3gzXr5k Jamie Beddard, one of the UK's leading disabled theatre practitioners. He is a writer, actor, director and workshop leader as well as a trainer and consultant. Above it all, Jamie is an insisting advocate for the integrated sector, working tirelessly for change…

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How can teachers support wellbeing in creative education? With Art-psychotherapist, Sue Hamilton-White 39:54

2+ y ago39:54

39:54

To access the available transcript please use the following link: https://bit.ly/3oCRYzp Sue Hamilton-White, an Art Psychotherapist, artist, MD and founder of a non-profit arts organisation, Untapped. Sue studied MA Art Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths College and is passionate about reducing youth suicide and self-harm through her work with Untapped an…

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The value of an open mindset, with Opera vocalist Rob Gildon 32:51

2+ y ago32:51

32:51

To access the available transcript please use the following link: https://bit.ly/3JjeDsc Rob Gildon, world recognised baritone and vocal animateur, was a recipient of the renowned Garsington Opera Prize and has performed in countless Opera productions around the Globe. Rob has a passion for education, and alongside his own performance work he is a …

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Female leadership and the power of advertising in driving change, with Rosie Arnold 35:08

2+ y ago35:08

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To access the available transcript please use the following link: https://bit.ly/3oymjPl Advertising powerhouse and inspirational female leader, Rosie Arnold, started her career in advertising moonlighting at a tiny creative hot shop called Bartle Bogle Hegarty in 1983 while studying Fine Art at Central St Martins. Under the mentorship of Sir John …

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Season 1 Trailer 2:20

2+ y ago2:20

2:20

Welcome to the Teach Inspire Create podcast! A podcast about creativity and education. Comprised of 8 episodes, with 8 guests from the creative industries, in each episode we will talk to our guests about their different experiences and values, and how these can influence diverse ways of teaching. Through stimulating conversation, we hope to inspir…

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Breaking the boundaries of conventional art with Abbas Zahedi 51:36

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Disrupting stereotypes in beatboxing with Kimmy Beatbox 44:20

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Discovering the connection between community and art with George Yarnton 37:51

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Crafting stories for screen with Anna Ssemuyaba 38:28

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Empowering young voices through creative direction with DINES® 37:36

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Unleashing the power of art therapy with Roberta Mazur 35:12

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Mastering the art of storytelling through dialects with Christopher Lakewood 33:20

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Exploring the intersection of music and spirituality with Rieko Whitfield 39:38

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Season 3 Trailer 0:55

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Finding your voice with Eli Turay 29:52

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Venturing into different creative pathways with Chris Barrett 36:33

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Challenging the photography scene with Suzannah Gabriel 31:21

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Exploring new sounds and genres with Adam Dove 30:13

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Pushing boundaries in digital art with Jason Wilsher-Mills 30:15

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Curating narratives from page to page with Izabela Radwanska Zhang 30:18

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Breaking ground in media production with Alex Harman 32:47

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Creating art in nature with Jelly Green 26:59

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Season 2 Trailer 2:30

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Emotional storytelling and visualising the ephemeral, with illustrator Annabel Dover 40:15

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The importance of cultural diversity in the arts, with Karina H Maynard 36:51

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Does education prepare students for the music industry? With Jesse Quin 39:56

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Understanding the role of sustainability in fashion design and business, with Nina Stevenson 41:02

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Leading the way in accessibility for performing arts, with Jamie Beddard 35:25

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How can teachers support wellbeing in creative education? With Art-psychotherapist, Sue Hamilton-White 39:54

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The value of an open mindset, with Opera vocalist Rob Gildon 32:51

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Female leadership and the power of advertising in driving change, with Rosie Arnold 35:08

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Season 1 Trailer 2:20

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