My hometown is Macclesfield but I've lived in the centre of Manchester for a few years now when I moved away to study Fine Art at MMU, which I have just recently graduated from. My time there became filled with many extracurriculars so I was heavily involved with their Student Union.
View detailsHe has his own brand of hair products which are available exclusively online. His art background and use of different textures including chalk, pastel and acrylics inspire many of his products and hair styles. Having taught private classes in Manchester introducing the barbering techniques he learnt whilst travelling, Tom was approached by the College to help deliver a new Level 3 Barbering qualification.
View details“Lily has embraced wider opportunities. For example, she has produced animations for Starling, an arts-based charity for neurodivergent young people. She has also undertaken an industry placement with Kilogramme Animation and received glowing feedback from the award-winning studio.”
View detailsIndustry-standard facilities that have been developed specifically for your course, include: cutting edge IT suites maintenance labs fully equipped with the latest high spec kit a ‘Click Studio’ where you will collaborate with employers & complete real live briefs for charities, as well as a computer repair service run by students These amazing new facilities will provide you with access to everything you will see once you enter the workforce, giving you the best possible chance to prepare for a future career. Computing and Digital Working in state-of-the-art facilities as well as being able to develop work experience on campus within our dedicated Click Studio space will allow our students to learn technical skills as well as develop the skillset required to respond to live briefs and deliver work for both internal and industry clients.
View detailsThe Creative industries were (at least until COVID-19) the fastest growing part of the UK economy and employ almost two million people in the UK. Most of us aren’t performers – we’re curators and educators, producers and communicators, technicians and designers. HOME engages with schools and colleges, runs workshops, projects like BFI Skills Academy and offers £5 tickets to 15 – 25 year olds, because we want the young people of Manchester to have a chance to see the reality of our work for themselves, and see themselves in our work!
View detailsInternationally celebrated hairdresser opens new hair and beauty centre at Harpurhey campus - The Manchester College officially opened the Centre of Excellence for Hair and Beauty at the college’s Harpurhey campus with star guest, inspirational celebrity hairdresser Patrick Cameron. The college has invested in state of the art new hair and beauty facilities to create a Centre of Excellence in north Manchester, giving students the opportunity to perfect their skills in a specialised centre where they will be taught by experts from across the sector.
View detailsWhen I left school I enrolled on a Youth Training Scheme (YTS) (now known as an apprenticeship) at Manchester College of Arts and Technology. A YTS was right for me because I didn't want to go to a traditional Sixth Form, instead I wanted to gain some real life experience and earn money while studying towards a qualification.
View detailsThis three-minute animation was showcased alongside 130 pieces of work in a University of the Arts London exhibition last year. Creative Media Tutor Katy Rushton described The Big Chip Awards as ‘an amazing experience’. She said: “I heard about the awards via Karl Doran, director for Flow Creative, our new employer partner.
View detailsFrankie’s final project wows London crowds - Digital Art and Animation student Frankie Warburton-Watts took her outstanding final project to the next level by working with a published author to produce an illustrated book.
View detailsWell done to everyone who was nominated and congratulations to our finalists: Academic Studies Student of the Year Najma Ahmed Aya Al-Shatari Gulafrose Saiyed Automotive, Logistics, Construction and Engineering Student of the Year Ryan Dunn Daniel Klosowski Steven McDonagh Business, Computing and Creative Digital Student of the Year Mary Darko Hamza Ijaz Venus Ubah Creative Arts Student of the Year Kemani Anderson Kayleigh Rough James Taylor English and Maths Student of the Year Colin Avison Diamond Dill Devan Pratapcim ESOL, Communities and Work Student of the Year Magda Krer Amare Melkam Jamal Najibi Service and Retail Industries Student of the Year Nathan Fletcher Eshanti Laing Leanne Wilson Sport, Public Services and Care Professions Student of the Year Brandi Booth Cara Linton Sophie Whittle Student Ambassador of the Year Onos Adams Aman Aziz Keisha Swaby Supported Learning Student of the Year Montel Clarke Christopher Mahon Jay Rigby Teacher Education Student of the Year Geeta Aggarwal Sean Ahern Hollie Crankshaw The Seminary Student of the Year Rachel Amoyelle Rivka Morris Hanna Lea The Work Experience Student of the Year Poppy Beswick-Perry Harry Rayer Finlay Wiggins 14-16 Student of the Year Luke Fletcher Adeyinka Laniyonu Louis Woods 16-18 Student of the Year Shafia Fiaz Alice Rycroft Colin Avison Adult Student of the Year Ashlea Cook Isra Jehangir Neil Brown Bright Star Award Ashlea Cook Alice Rycroft Jodie Haining UCEN Manchester Student of the Year Stefan Misiaouli Vejay Patel Zak Wundowa Total People Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Sharnay Haining Saskia Rusowicz Laura Wileman Total People Advanced Apprentice of the Year Tia Cavanagh Rebekah Pettinger Dylan Pritchard
View detailsSeeing their work showcased in such a high-profile space is a proud achievement and a powerful industry experience for our learners. Music Performance, student, Jake Gaskell, said: “As a collective we decided to do upcoming indie and indie rock bands in Manchester, we felt that now these genres are huge.
View detailsYou’ll find lots of delicious cocktails to try in the bars around here, or you could even watch musicians perform at The Oast House during summer. If you really want to enjoy a special night then you can catch the lift to see spectacular views of the city at 20 Stories or enjoy a cocktail at The Ivy.
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