The Academy prides itself on its strong
industry links and partnerships with leading professional bodies
and local businesses such as the BBC, Channel 4, Cult Clothing, The
Everyman Theatre, L'Oreal, Sony and Apple, which has contributed to
the increasing focus on employer led curriculum.
Gloucestershire
College recently welcomed Hr Majesty the Queen to its new
Gloucester dockside Campus at the heart of the £1b regeneration of
Gloucester. During this prestigious visit, media students worked
alongside 3D film makers Renegade Media in filming 'The Queen in
3D' which recently screened on Channel 4. Academy students have
also produced a music video for upcoming London Artist Tamanda
Walker. In addition to a large number of industry briefings, ITV
West reporter Ken Goodwin has taken up residence within the Academy
which offers a further opportunity for the media students to work
alongside media professionals.
Head of the Media Academy Tim Evans says;
"Our students are trained on the latest digital technology which
is crucial if they are to gain successful employment in the
creative industries. A firm grounding in these principals delivered
by our gifted staff and supported by our excellent technicians
provides a quality learning experience for learners who come into
contact with the Academy."
The Academy has also recently celebrated
outstanding results in its AS/A2 Photography offer, with 6 students
achieving 100% in their final exams and high success rates across
the board.
Paul Bond, Photography Course Leader
says;
"The Photography A Level course has been so successful in recent
years because, although an academic A Level, we bring in as many
vocationally relevant elements as possible and set true
professional briefs which we then ask to backed up with academic
evidence."
Former Media Academy students have gone on to
work placements with DB audio systems, AER and music studios, and
others have gone on to further study at prestigious institutions
such as the London College of Fashion and the University of
Westminster.
Academy teaching staff are encouraged to
regularly engage in continuing professional development activities
to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry and
undertake highly relevant commercial training. Recent examples
include: Apple iLife training, BBC workshop sessions and Canon
imaging technologies. Regular master classes, which benefit both
staff and students, further endorse this with visiting speakers
delivering live briefs that firmly places learning within a
vocational and professional context.
For more information email Tim Evans, Head of Media
Academy or visit www.gloscol.ac.uk