10 Mar KS5 Art and Media
Well done!
On Friday 24th February KS5 Art and Media students visited the new College of Esports in Stratford, London.
Based in The Velodrome, the College has a unique approach to teaching, with health and wellbeing a core pillar. Courses centre around Esports but are wide reaching, from design and creation to production, marketing and broadcast as well as event management and coaching.
The students were welcomed with a peek at The Velodrome, before entering the college to watch an extra-curricular class on live broadcasting, led by industry professionals.
They were taught about virtual environments and live editing, then the students listened to a talk by Professor Simon Jones, Chair of the Academic Council and Founding Member of the college. He spoke on the traits they look for in their students and cited enthusiasm and passion as something he looks for in applicants.
The students then moved on to the gaming rooms, where members of the college practise their skills and where they watch the live broadcasts made by the college. The students on this visit were able to sign up to the college mailing list, which gave them an extra advantage for if and when they apply to the College of Esport.
Ms Harland, Head of Media, said “The Media students have to learn about the gaming industry for their exams and this was the perfect place to do this. Gaming is a massive, global industry, making more money than the film industry. The links forged today will benefit JRCS students now and in the future. Esports is a viable career option for many of our students.”.
Mr Hassan, Head of Art, said “this was really useful for our Art students as they got to see how design works in the industry. There are two courses directly related to Art. Thanks to Ms Harland for planning and organising this trip”.
Ms Harland
Head of Media and Film
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