In terms of its content, structure, activities and facilities, Print and Mixed Media
aims to provide the very best essential resources to enable students to achieve
their goals and develop skills.
The learners are able to access Apple Macintosh computers in a range of dedicated
areas to conform with industry standards. Design and layout skills are developed
using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
The Photography unit develops digital photography creative and technical skills
using the latest digital camera technology and techniques.
All teaching rooms in the media area are equipped with projectors and sound systems
to facilitate a range of teaching and learning activities.
Students develop a broad knowledge of the contemporary creative industries through
a range of carefully organised and structured events and activities: Professionals
from the industry not only advise on the course structure and content, but make
regular visits to provide workshops, lecture sessions, career advice and updates.
Over the past year, representatives from the marketing, journalism, music, radio
and design sectors have shared invaluable knowledge and insights with the students.
This essential contact with national and local organisations also provides opportunities
for work placements, which are clearly essential to the students learning and experience.
Much of the Course content and related assignment tasks are structured around trips
and visits. This year, art, design and photography exhibitions have influenced and
inspired students and visits to local radio stations, newspapers and publishers
have provided first-hand experience of creative and organisational processes.
The course teaching team includes qualified individuals with past and on-going professional
experience of the graphic design, journalism, radio, marketing and publishing industries.