A Level Media Students' Photoshoot
Media Studies teacher, Julie Edwards explained:
First year A Level Media students have been fine-tuning their practical skills, using cameras, tripods and a selection of props on location at Birkenhead Park today.
They were honing their photography skills in order to create a range of shots…
Posted by /blog/author/SamMcDonnell on 23 May 2023
Students take part in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenge
Head of I.T., Paul Jenkins, said:
"We sent a team of students to take part in the Merseyside Police Cyber Challenge hosted by Hugh Baird College on Friday 28th April. There were teams from Carmel College, Calday Grange Grammar, St Helens College, Liverpool Studio, North Liverpool Academy and…
Posted by /blog/author/SamMcDonnell on 2 May 2023
Media students meet top broadcast Journalist Stuart Maconie
Media teacher at Birkenhead Sixth Form College, Julie Edwards, explained:
"A Level Media students and teachers attended a book launch with leading broadcaster Stuart Maconie on Wednesday to ask his advice about a career in journalism.
Media and Film student, Oscar Zabludow, said: “I really…
Posted by /blog/author/SamMcDonnell on 2 May 2023
Media Students' Industry Taster Day at Staffordshire Uni
Head of Media Studies at the College, Lauren Maxwell, explains:
The Media Studies department travelled to Staffordshire University for a media industries taster day led by Film, television and radio lecturer, Gavin Samways, of the Department of Media, Performance and Communication. The students…
Posted by /blog/author/SamMcDonnell on 23 February 2023
University experience for Year 1 History students
History teacher Martin Lindstrom talks through details of the trip:
"Nearly 50 Year 1 History students went to Liverpool John Moores University this week. The purpose of the trip was to get an experience of what university is like and to have some mini lectures from their professors. There were…
Posted by /blog/author/SamMcDonnell on 19 January 2023
Christmas Fest '22 Door Decorating Competition
Posted by /blog/author/SamMcDonnell on 16 December 2022
Discovering more about Astrophysics at Jodrell Bank
Physics teacher, Richard Newby, explained:
The Physics students' visit to Jodrell Bank coincided with us finishing the astrophysics and cosmology part of the A Level course and gave the students the chance to see how the concepts we have studied in class apply to real world astrophysics…
Posted by /blog/author/SamMcDonnell on 12 December 2022
Creative media insights at SAE for IT students creating computer games
IT teacher Paul Moore talks through the students’ fascinating trip to the SAE Institute in Liverpool:
BTEC IT Diploma students visited the SAE Institute campus in Liverpool for a gaming workshop and tour of the facilities. SAE is a leading creative media educator, and our students are currently…
Posted by /blog/author/SamMcDonnell on 22 November 2022
Category: College Life
LJMU Masterclass in A.I. and Uni Tour for Media Students
Media teacher, Lauren, takes us through the day's activities at Liverpool John Moores University:
Year 2 Media students visited Liverpool John Moores University recently and attended a lecture and workshop on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on contemporary society, led by Senior Lecturer…
Posted by /blog/author/SamMcDonnell on 15 November 2022
Buckingham Palace Celebrations for Gold DofE Awards
The College’s Duke of Edinburgh Lead and IT teacher, Paul Moore, travelled to the Palace to celebrate alongside our former students who completed their Gold D of E Awards this year – and got to rub shoulders with royalty in the process:
Paul:
I had the honour and privilege to be invited to…
Posted by /blog/author/SamMcDonnell on 17 May 2022
Category: College Alumni
Media & Film students visit SAE Institute
Media teacher Lauren explained:
“Students in the Media and Film department visited the SAE (School of Audio Engineering) Institute in Liverpool to experience what it takes to work in the creative arts industry. The visit included a film lecture on how to 'pursue a career in cinematography' and…
Posted by /blog/author/SamMcDonnell on 30 November 2021
Healthcare Careers Event 2021
A specially organised careers event saw expert healthcare providers and universities come to the College to offer the best possible advice for students who are looking for a career path in the field.
From midwifery to mental health nursing, and paramedics to orthoptics, a huge range of options…
Posted by /blog/author/SamMcDonnell on 12 November 2021