Students from The Northern School of Art showcased their creative talent on the big screens at Middlesbrough Football Club’s Riverside Stadium earlier this month.

An original animation created by students from The Northern School of Art’s visual arts degree programmes was unveiled during Middlesbrough FC’s 150th anniversary fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, October 10.

Students’ work was displayed across the stadium’s big screens and LED advertising boards in front of home supporters.

The project builds on a season-long collaboration with the club which has seen Middlesbrough FC feature students artwork on the front covers of official home matchday programmes throughout the club’s anniversary season.

Students from The Northern School of Art showcased their creative talent on the big screens at Middlesbrough Football Club’s Riverside Stadium.

placeholder image — Students from The Northern School of Art showcased their creative talent on the big screens at Middlesbrough Football Club’s Riverside Stadium.

The partnership has since expanded to involve additional creative degree programmes at the school’s Hartlepool campus for this project.

Students studying illustration, graphic design, design and digital marketing and animation degree courses had the chance to create short, animated loops celebrating the club’s history, its supporters and its place in the local community.

BA (Hons) illustration for commercial application student, Shelly Webster, said: “I looked into how people love the club, seeing how to translate that into my work, so when they see my work, it shows off the Middlesbrough they love.

"The lion mascot was something I wanted to incorporate as it is quite fierce like the club, so I wanted to incorporate that, and the fans energy and positivity for the club."

An original animation created by students was unveiled during Middlesbrough FC’s 150th anniversary fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Fellow illustration second year student, Amy Shore, added: "Seeing the final outcome is really exciting.

"It was scary to think it’s going to be in front of so many people on the match day.

"It’s definitely fulfilling seeing my work out there – it’s like a scary good.”

Marketing manager for Middlesbrough Football Club, Matt Barber, said: “It was our pleasure to be able to integrate the animation project from The Northern School of Art students into the pre-match build-up to our 150th anniversary celebration fixture against Wolves.

“The artwork took pride of place across the big screen and LED advertising boards and formed a fitting part of what was a truly special and memorable occasion for the club and its fans.

“This is just the latest stage of an ongoing creative relationship between the club and The Northern School of Art which is going from strength to strength.”