Level 3 Visual Design and Photography students at USP College have donated £100 to the Salvation Army following a successful Festive Fayre, which saw them selling products they had created as part of their coursework.
The students from the College’s Creative and Digital curriculum sector area created the range of handmade sustainable products over the course of six weeks, including pieces using inks made from natural sources, original upcycled garments, bags and candles, locally sourced jewellery, seasonal cards, notebooks and original illustrations.
As part of their course assessment, each student had to create a unique product focussed on an environmental issue, such as recycling, ocean pollution, the use of palm oil, deforestation or documenting the current pandemic. The project brief included the incorporation of ethical product design and packaging into a number of brand concepts.
The Fayre was organised by Visual Design Course Leader, Amy Ford, and Art and Media Technician, Ruby Blower and took place on December 9th prior to the latest lockdown. Attendee numbers were limited and full Covid-19 regulations including the use of masks, gloves and sanitisers strictly adhered to.
The aim of this project was to raise awareness of a number of environmental issues and their impacts while also fundraising for a deserving charity.
With the Festive Fayre, the students were able to promote their fantastic concepts, outstanding merchandise and specific creative skills sets, which will support their own personal career pathways.
I have seen their confidence grow throughout this project as they learn how to work as freelance designers. Some have already picked up extra commissions, customers and clients which is amazing.
