Amethyst Oates, a second year Content Creation and Digital Film Production in partnership with Pie Analysis, added: “The BBC Creative media camp experience helped a lot with my confidence as someone who hates presenting, and I think it will definitely be something that I can remember and look back on as a positive experience.” The winning team, made up of Amelia Lewis, Tia-Lily Gooderham, Summer Bladen-Hovell, Jac Brown and Kamila Shakeel will now have the opportunity to pitch their idea at BBC HQ in London later this academic year.
View detailsI've had difficulties which could have affected my work, but I've constantly had support to help develop my skills. I feel I could work in the industry someday, which isn't something that I've had confidence in before." Creative Media Tutor Katy Rushton encouraged Lily to nominate herself.
View detailsMy piece is my two personal characters from Dungeons and Dragons. I would say I'm influenced by a lot of animation and manga. I've always had a passion for that sort of thing. The English, Writing and Media course is helping me have more confidence in my written English just because I want to write my own comics and graphic novels and stuff like that.
View detailstheir passion and enthusiasm about learning their craft is infectious Returning to director for the second year is actor Sally Carmen. Sally said: “I wanted to direct the piece for a couple of reasons. The energy and commitment you get from young actors, their passion and enthusiasm about learning their craft is infectious - why wouldn't I want to be involved?”
View details“Our students learnt about the fantastic work the charity does and how donations benefit children who are battling cancer. I would like to say a huge thank you to Anthony for attending the presentation, the students were excited to meet him. I can’t wait for next year’s tournament and neither can our students.”
View detailsSally said: “The industry can open many doors, from theatre to on screen, voice overs or even behind the camera directing and producing. I have been very lucky; I’ve worked very hard, but I am the exception. “I’ve come to realise the only thing that tends to hold you back is yourself.
View detailsAlso in attendance was daughter Taylor Ward, who spoke about social media and being an influencer, and twin beauty technicians at Skulpt Medical Distribution Gemma Betton, Director of Education, and Rebecca Ashton-Salvador, Director of Operations, who spoke about how the industry has developed over the past 20 years. Dawn said: “I came to The Manchester College because it’s one of the best colleges to learn about the industry. Everyone will take something different away from what I’ve said today, but ultimately I want the students to feel inspired and I want them to know that if you believe, you can achieve.
View detailsLaraib Shehzad, one of the students involved in the project, said: “I have found the Mental Health Champions Group so engaging as I know I can express my true words out there.” Michael Corneille, Peer Education Coordinator at YMCA Manchester, said: The students from The Manchester College have offered firsthand advice and suggestions on mental health topics affecting their peers.
View detailsHe said: “I feel really happy and overwhelmed. Everyone at this College is absolutely amazing and Katy (Rushton, Sebastian’s tutor) is the best tutor I have ever had.
View detailsWhen reflecting on his 374 hours of placement with Lloyds Banking Group, Roddick highlighted some of the key benefits of T Levels: “I really enjoyed the mini staff interviews I did at the beginning of my placement as I got a chance to learn what the developers do, how they solve problems and most importantly how they collaborate with each other - this is not something I can learn in the classroom, so has been really helpful.
View details“The Manchester College was fantastic for me and my tutors helped me to get an important quality assurance (QA) placement when I think so many other institutions wouldn’t have done so. That’s one of the reasons I really value doing stuff like this with the College’s students,” said Simran.
View detailsAlongside teaching, Carol also runs her own marketing agency Indigo and regularly provides real life marketing and communications examples for her students to learn from. She said: “I practice what I preach! My students love the fact that I still work in the industry as they know I’m not just teaching them theory out of a book.
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