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Creative º£½ÇÖ±²¥ to be given a BBC boost

The Controller of BBC Four Richard Klein will inspire students when he officially opens Creative º£½ÇÖ±²¥.

Creative º£½ÇÖ±²¥ is a free annual event at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ which celebrates the hard work, dedication and creativity of students from the School of Arts & Media. Richard, who became Controller of BBC Four in December 2008, will attend the Art & Design degree show on Monday 21 May to officially open the week’s events.

Richard began his career as a reporter for a North London newspaper before moving to London Weekend Television (LWT) as a researcher. He progressed to director, where his work included LWT’s Weekend World and Eye Witness. He joined the BBC in 1996 as a Series Producer before moving into commissioning, becoming the Commissioning Editor for Documentaries in 2005, then Controller of BBC Four in 2008.

Richard is a friend of º£½ÇÖ±²¥ and gave an inspirational talk to students about his broadcasting career in October last year.

Students to be inspired again Professor Gerda Roper, Dean of the School of Arts & Media, said: 'We are delighted to be able to welcome Richard Klein back to the University to officially open Creative º£½ÇÖ±²¥.

'When he was here last year he gave an invaluable insight into the world of broadcasting and I am sure that our students will be inspired to again see Richard Klein involved in an important º£½ÇÖ±²¥ event.'

Creative º£½ÇÖ±²¥ runs from 21–25 May and will see work displayed in a whole host of disciplines, including Design, Performing Arts, Media and Fine Art.

Events include the prestigious Art & Design degree show with a mix of work from a range of specialist areas, the Cabaret of Spoken Word, showcasing some of the best live work produced on poetry and drama modules and the Performing Arts Show, with a range of energetic and innovative performances.

Professor Roper added: 'Creative º£½ÇÖ±²¥ is a fantastic opportunity for our students to really show what they can do. Every year I am impressed at the standard of the student work and this year is no exception.'

Events at Creative º£½ÇÖ±²¥ are free and open to the public – though booking is required for some events. For further information email arts@tees.ac.uk.

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