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Student Views on Computing at The Manchester College
Student Views on Computing at The Manchester College - From cyber security to social media, computing students at The Manchester College have a drive for all things digital. Our Level 3 Computing students explained why they chose The Manchester College to help launch their career. Lucas Yan (picture right) “My aim is to go into hardware engineering and create the new generation of graphics for the video or gaming industry.
View detailsThe Manchester College Student views on Visual Arts
The Manchester College Student views on Visual Arts - As part of our #didyouknow Visual Arts week, three of our Art and Design Level 3 students enjoyed a visit from former student Zara Khalique, founder of @keepitbrightuk, and spoke to us about why they chose The Manchester College for their Visual Arts qualifications.
View detailsVisual Arts student contributes to city-wide art trail
During the planning phase, a cohort of Visual Arts students at the College were invited to take part in a competition to design artwork for a guitar – knowing the winning entry would be used as part of the project, a fantastic opportunity and reward for aspiring artists. After some inspiring submissions, James Boughey, a Level 3 Visual Arts student, was declared the winner. James’ work, which is based on an album by The Haunted Candle Shop called Lemon Demon, is now on display in the reception area at City Campus Manchester and visible to people following the trail, as well as those who have downloaded the app.
View detailsLabour Market Information (LMI)
Understanding what LMI is and how to use it will help you to make informed decisions about your career. You’ll be able to work out what level of qualification you need, what skills employers are looking for, whether there’ll be any jobs in the next few years and where those jobs are.
View detailsOur students greet Greater Manchester Mayor as he announces half-price day bus tickets for 16-18 year old students
Some 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision is undertaken by The Manchester College, with 23,000 students and 1,700 staff. Great news for students of The Manchester College Level 3 Business student Lewis Blackburn has described the prospect of cheaper bus travel to and from The Manchester College as “life-changing”.
View detailsVisual Arts students showcase stunning work at Manchester Art Gallery
Level 3 Art & Design student Shawayne Sangster responded to the BLM brief from Ideas Foundation , where students were asked to explore the political and social movement, with the challenging subject addressed in a creative, visual outcome which helps to pose questions and help educate.
View detailsThe Manchester College student selected to exhibit at Prestigious Arts Festival in London
The Manchester College student selected to exhibit at Prestigious Arts Festival in London - The Manchester College student Mary Darko has been selected to exhibit her work at the Origins Creative Arts Festival, in London, this July. Level 3 Animation student Mary, whose submission ‘Everyday Sexism’ caught the attention of the University of the Arts London (UAL) Awarding Body, out of over 360 submissions.
View detailsThe Manchester College hosts first-ever High School Hack
There are so many career opportunities available in this industry and we offer clear progression routes right from Entry up to Degree Level with UCEN Manchester.” To learn more about the range of courses available at The Manchester College, visit our Computing and IT hub and come along to our School Leaver Open Event on Tuesday 9 July between 2-7pm.
View detailsFormer student Tegan is now top technician
You do need qualifications to be a dog groomer or dog walker, but you also wouldn’t be able to go onto university without the qualification. And if you are wanting to work the RSPCA you would need a Level 3 qualification. A lot of my peers have gone on to become veterinary nurses or continued their studies, I also know students who have gone on to work in a zoo.
View detailsStudent revision hacks
Student revision hacks - We want to remind our amazing students of all the resources and support available to them while they undergo intense brain training for their all-important GCSE and A-Level exams this term. We are aware of the pressure and stress many students feel as it approaches exam season so here’s a few student’s hacks and revision tips to ease the load and prepare you to enter any exam hall and smash it!
View detailsStudents’ Union President Sam Lowe on his love of Performing Arts
My lecturers were generous with their time, helping me to develop a toolbox of techniques, concepts and ideas of the highest level. And at no point was I moulded into the norm. Time and time again, staff would drive me to find what was unique about me: my strengths, my flaws and even my inner idiot.
View detailsVisual Arts students host Whitworth Gallery workshops
Visual Arts students host Whitworth Gallery workshops - A group of twenty students from The Manchester College’s Centre of Excellence for Visual Arts have spent weeks getting to know the ins and outs of Whitworth Art Gallery as part of an exciting work experience project. The students, who are all studying our Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication, have got to know all parts of the gallery and how they work. They’ve had talks from the Museum’s Director, artist in residence and a number of curators, exploring the variety of jobs available in the arts sector, including hidden jobs they weren’t aware of before the work experience project began.
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