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Coombeshead Creative Arts Lead Shares Insights on CODEX Project in New Blog Published by NSEAD

Sam Eyre, Curriculum and Team Area Lead for the Creative Arts at Coombeshead Academy, has had a blog post featured by the National Society for Education in Art & Design (NSEAD), where he discusses the innovative CODEX project.

This project, a collaboration between Sidmouth College and Sidmouth School of Art, bridges the gap between digital media and traditional printmaking. Led by Sam Eyre and printmaker Emma Molony, CODEX provides students the opportunity to explore themes of identity, personal storytelling, and emotional wellbeing through techniques like typography, photography, gel plate printing, and digital composition.

Mr Eyre explains: "CODEX allows students to push creative boundaries, explore their emotions, and express their personal narratives through art. says Sam.

"By blending traditional and digital techniques, we empower young artists to use art not only as a form of expression but as a tool for processing their emotions and connecting with their community."

The project serves as a therapeutic outlet, offering students the space to process their emotions while building technical skills and confidence.

CODEX has culminated in public exhibitions such as those at Sidmouth Wallspace and the Telephone Box Micro Museums, amplifying the voices of young people. With plans to expand across Devon, the project continues to inspire and build a sense of belonging within the local community, while reinforcing art as a powerful means of self-expression and connection.

You can read Mr Eyre's full blog post on the CODEX project on the NSEAD website here.