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In November our Media Make-up Level 2 and 3 students visited Sephora for a bespoke workshop relatingtotheircourse
TheLevel2studentshada1950sinspiredmake-up demonstration and the Level 3 students had a photographicdewyskinmakeuplook
The staff there also talked about how to gain employment, what Sephora are looking for in an employee and how to get work in the fashion side ofthemake-upindustry
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‘Josh Cosmetics’ joined us for a highfashionandbrandawareness masterclass in December Our Make-up students were shown how to complete a fresh skin photographic make up look for a photoshoot, with lots of hints and tipsonskinprepandproducts.
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In December 5 of our Media Make-up students were invited to partake in the Dock 10 Christmas marketseventdowninMediaCity. There,studentshadafacepaintingstall,delivering looks for the staff and members of the public. It was a fantastic opportunity for our MMU students to get some meaningful work experience in a fantastic location. The students were absolutely professional throughout and the team at Dock10 wereveryhappywiththeirwork!
Also down at Dock10 again later in the academic year our students got a lovely tour of the studios, dressing rooms and make-up rooms before being given a mini brief They applied a Dancing on Ice look on their peers A fantastic opportunity again, and students said ‘being able to complete a look in the dressing rooms gave an insight to what it would be like toworkintheindustry’.
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Our Level 3 Media Make-up students attended the Create Your Future UCAS event at Manchester Central in November. They were asked to work on the WorldSkillsUK stand and create media makeup looks to demonstrate the type of competitions thatareavailabletoenter.Inaddition,studentsdid abrilliantjobofmarketingthecollegeprovisionto the attendees. All students were so professional, workingtothehigheststandard.
CREATIVEDEPARTMENTAT:
ForourCreativeCareersWeekinNovemberwegot ourstudentsoutintoindustryandenjoyedastudio Q&AwithallstaffatDoodleDo,Manchester
The Team there gave an insight into their career journeys,whatitsliketoworkatacreativeagency andtoptipsforbreakingin!
Students then got to rotate around different areas of the business with a more practical insight into filming, lighting, colourist work, podcast setup and animation.
Alsoduringthisweekweenjoyeda trip to Dock10 where we got a tour of the studios there including the BluePeterandMOTDsets
We also had fantastic talks from alumniGeorgeWroetalkingabout hiscareerasafilmmakerandalso from Sam Teale Productions, who are making great strides in industrywithayoungteam
In November our students had the incredible opportunity to take part in Hits Live Manchester at the brand-new Co-Op Live Arena With a starstudded line-up featuring Tom Grennan, Perrie, Teddy Swims, Rita Ora, Jax Jones, KSI and more, theatmospherewaselectric!
Students were given the exciting brief of working both front of stage and backstage, joining the Hits RadioLiveTeamfortheevening
Their roles in the exclusive Amp Lounge included capturing photos and videos, presenting their own reviews, writing blogs, and producing creative digital content toreflecttheenergyoftheevent
Itwasafantasticchanceforthem to experience the fast-paced world of live media productionbuilding skills, confidence and memoriestheywillneverforget!
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Early in the academic year our music students were invited to the Beyond The Music event at Factory International Curated by Sharp Futures this free to access event of panels, masterclasses andworkshopsfromthelikesofSODA,UnityRadio, ProductionFutures,ReformRadio,AccessCreative, Dolby Atmos Music, Arts Council and Factory themselves covered topics, themes and tech to helpattendeesmakethemostoftheopportunities fordevelopingacareerinthecreativesector.
Decembersawthemusicstudentsperformtheirfirstpublic gig They had the chance to perform a set with a mix of covers and original songs, but with a twist they had to perform without any distortion That meant no hiding behind walls of fuzzy guitars or heavy effects, just clean tonesandhonestplaying Strippedbacklikethis,thesongs felt more open and raw, and it really put the focus on the vocals, melodies, and overall musicianship The covers cameacrossinanewlight,whiletheoriginalsshowedhow well the student could adapt their writing to a cleaner sound It is a brave approach, but it paid off, letting the audienceconnectwiththemusicinamoredirectway
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Early this year we were offered the opportunity to visit Production Park in South Kirkby to learn about the live events industry from Academy of Live Technology(ALT)
WetookallouryearoneMusicandGamesDesign students on the coach, and there we got a tour of the amazing studio spaces and Xplore lab as well asaquickquizonliveevents,andasessiononthe degreecoursestheyrunatALT
Our learners really enjoyed the day and many commented on learning so much about job roles they didn’t know about or hadn’t considered before
The end-of-year gig at Manchester’s iconic BandontheWallfeltlikearealcelebrationof everything the students had worked on over theyear Theenergyintheroomwasbuzzing, and the performances had a sense of confidence and joy that only comes from months of graft paying off With a mix of coversandoriginals,theeventshowedoffnot just musical ability but also how far the students had come in terms of stage presence and connection with the crowd Playing in such a legendary venue added to the occasion, and you could tell everyone rose to it. We reckon it was possibly the best gig yet a proper high note to end the year on.
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In March, our Where Are They Now? day broughtamixofinsightandinspiration,witha panel of industry professionals who were once FutureSkills music students themselves and had performed on the very same stage The vibe was really informal and honest, which made the Q&A with current students feel open and genuine; nothing sugarcoated,justrealexperiencesandadvicefrom people who’ve been through the same journey.
Laterintheday,theA&Rpanelgavestudents thechancetostepupandperforminfrontof the pros, getting direct feedback on their music. It was a rare opportunity to showcase their work and hear what people working in the industry thought, and it made the whole eventfeelbothencouragingandpractical.
BackinFebruary,studentsputonaperformanceshowcase with a difference - a night led and organised by them to raise money for the local music-related mental health charity We Are Hummingbird The gig had a real sense of purpose behind it, with everyone pulling together to put on agreatshowwhilesupportinganimportantcause Thesetswerevariedandfullofenergy,anditwasclearhow much the performers cared about both the music and the message of the night It was more than just a showcase of talent; it showed the students’ commitment to using music as a way to make a positive impact, and on top of that we helpedraisemoneyand awholeheapofawareness.
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