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BSU students prepare to showcase their work at the Undergraduate Degree Show

The University calendar is heating up as we edge towards several showcase events, celebrating our final year students before their graduations.  

One of the most exciting dates is the Undergraduate Degree Show, taking place annually at our Locksbrook Campus.  

The Undergraduate Degree Show is an opportunity for final year students, across a range of courses, to showcase their final projects to the public.   

This year’s show will feature work from students on the following courses: 

• Creative Arts Practice 
• Digital Animation 
• Fine Art 
• Film, Television and Digital Production 
• Fashion Design 
• Fashion Photography 
• Product and Furniture Design 
• Graphic Communication 
• Interior Design 
• Photography 
• Textile Design 

Not only does the Undergraduate Degree Show allow students to exhibit their work publicly, some for the first time, but it also opens up different career progression opportunities. 

This year, the showcase is set to feature a number of talented artists, with some unique and innovative pieces showcased below. 

Libby Bove 

BA (Hons) Fine Art student Libby will be showcasing her work, The Travelling Museum of Roadside Magic, which showcases magical practice, folk custom and plant knowledge, in vehicular maintenance, repair and journey making.  

Speaking about her work, Libby said: 

“It is the only known archive of its kind and holds an extensive collection of artefacts, costumes and photographs. The displays show a great breadth and variety of roadlore practices including Gasket Dancing, Pipe Dressing, Diesel Clapping and the mysterious Brydes of Tacho.” 

The Museum is a project that’s been bubbling away for a few years in various ways, but this year I have been putting everything I have into its construction. Set in the back of a Luton van, with a gift shop/accommodation towing behind, the set-up allows me to travel with the work. This coming summer the museum will tour lay-bys, folk fairs and neolithic sites, where I’ll be joined by a whole host of fellow artists, musicians and performers, as we bring the museum to life together.” 

Touching on her excitement around the Undergraduate Degree show, Libby said: 

“I can’t wait to see everyone’s work! These last weeks everything changes in the studios so much, with everyone working away and new works springing up everywhere. I’m really looking forward to celebrating these joyous few years of creativity.” 

Lilly Foster-Eardley  

BA (Hons) Fine Art student, Lilly takes a different approach to looking at the natural world, exploring its intricacies through the creation of sculptures and immersive installations.  

Her project, ‘Urban Pest’, will be showcased at the Undergraduate Degree Show this year, with Lilly keen to display her unique style. 

“’Urban Pest' explores the urbanisation of wild animals from a futuristic lens. The installation delves into concept of urban exploiters, such as the rat, racoon, and pigeon along with an array of bugs adapting to city life by consuming food from its streets.”  

Lilly’s work is brought to life using animation, with stylised short films being created to enhance the immersion of the piece.  

Speaking about the build-up to the showcase, Lilly said: 

“I am excited to showcase my work to the public but also see the works of my peers and celebrate three years of hard work.” 

Amy Bullock 

BA (Hons) Creative Arts Practice student Amy takes inspiration from the surrounding local areas, observing them with an alternative perspective and reflecting them through her work.  

“My work revolves around a bench in Brickfields Park which has allowed me to view the green spaces in Bath with a new perspective, slowing down, observing and immersing myself in my surroundings. The bench acts as a base for me to investigate the local area with a ‘dawdlers mentality’, taking backroads and finding alternative routes across Bath. I have focused on three main locations – Victoria golf course, Beckford’s Tower and Kelston Round Hill – documenting my journey from the bench to these locations using videography and photography.” 

From a young age Amy had her heart set on studying at BSU. Coincidentally, her first visit to Locksbrook was at a degree show. Amy said: 

“It’s just surreal to me that I’m part of this now; I remember being so impressed and inspired. It really feels like it's come full circle for me. There are no words to express the extent of my excitement to share my work and leave my mark here - Which I kind of have with my bench in Locksbrook under the willow trees.” 

A private viewing of the Undergraduate Degree Show will take place on 14 June from 6-9pm before the exhibition opens its doors to the public on 15 June, with the event running until 22 June.