Burning the Phoenix

Synopsis: The Royal College of Art has built its reputation on its painting and sculpture schools but many people think that the College should play a greater role in producing designers with the skills necessary to revitalise British industry. Should the emphasis of the postgraduate courses offered be rooted in reality or should students be allowed to develop their ideas regardless of whether the results are of practical value?
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 6 x 26 min.
Year of production: 1986
Availability: Sale
Uses: Arts students; those concerned with current debates in tertiary education.*
Keywords: art schools

Title: New image, The
Synopsis: 1: outlines the history of the changes and follows the progress of two students in the Metalwork and Jewellery Department.
Title: Dresses and stockings
Synopsis: 2: the Fashion Design Department and the Textile Design section.
Title: Creamics and stainless steel
Synopsis: 3: the Ceramics and Industsrial Design departments.
Title: Sculpture and fountains
Synopsis: 4: shows a wood sculptor at work.
Title: Painting and a time travel horse
Synopsis: 5: the Painting and Illustration departments.
Title: Showtime
Synopsis: 6: the Final Degree Show.

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