A Secret Showcase

Montage of student work images and Secret Showcase banner

For the last couple of years, our students in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences have been working behind closed doors. Putting absolutely everything into writing, creating, making, performing and exploring, their practice has gone unseen – until now.

Now, we’re showcasing these secret works to the public (something we’ve not been able to do in a long time). Our series of events is all about uncovering the unexpected and celebrating the next generation of artists, writers, thinkers and creators.

Uncover the unexpected. Discover the next generation of creatives, writers and future-thinkers at the ARU Secret Showcase, and explore their work on our Present digital showcase.

Events include film and animation screenings; drama and musical theatre performances; and special celebrations with friends, families and industry reps.

I want to use my designs to improve the relationship between the western citizens and Chinese people. This project will present the various minority groups in China to allow the audience to connect and learn about a variety of our traditions

Fei Nie

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

The showcase is a fantastic opportunity to display my work alongside the many other amazingly talented people at ARU, and it is always exciting being able to share my illustrations like this!

Ethan Dredge

BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation

Studying at ARU has not only helped shape my visual language as an artist but has given me the essential tools and confidence to present myself to the creative industry.

Sonya Mead

BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation

I'm excited for an opportunity to display my illustrations and create something impressive and engaging with which people can interact that captures my passion, enthusiasm and sense of imagination and fun.

Luke James

BA (Hons) Illustration

For me, film is a medium that is about finding new ways of telling a story... I always create with a message or a purpose, so I hope that by sharing my work I can raise awareness and show the world differently to more people.

Agata Kazmierczak

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

I believe games can be an expression of both technical prowess and artistic vision. ARU has taught me how to develop the best of both worlds and create unique games that present what matters to me.

Aidan McHugh

BA (Hons) Computer Games Technology