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At Kidderminster College we have many full-time courses as well as a Higher Education programme to help you grow and develop your passion for Art, Design and Media.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, including a newly established IT suite, Apple Suite, and an art studio, are all aimed at nurturing your skills. No matter which creative path you aspire to follow, our Art, Design and Media courses will allow you to learn from our industry-experienced tutors, build a strong creative portfolio and gain invaluable work experience.
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Art, Design & Media
Gallery
What can I do with a qualification in Art, Design and Media?
Daily tasks:
- Selects, contracts, markets and arranges for the presentation and/or distribution of performance, visual and heritage arts.
- Manages health and safety issues.
- Ensures necessary equipment, props, performers and technical staff are on set when required.
- Prepares rehearsal and production schedule for main events, design of sets and costumes, technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals.
- Breaks script into scenes and formulates a shooting schedule that will be most economical in terms of time, location and sets.
- Directs actors, designers, camera team, sound crew and other production and technical staff to achieve desired effects.
- Chooses writers, scripts, technical staff and performers, and assumes overall responsibility for completion of project on time and within budget.
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Daily tasks:
- Operates sound mixing and dubbing equipment to obtain desired mix, level and balance of sound.
- Manages health and safety issues.
- Operates equipment to record, edit and play back films and television programmes.
- Checks operation and positioning of projectors, vision and sound recording equipment, and mixing and dubbing equipment.
- Controls transmission, broadcasting and satellite systems for television and radio programmes, identifies and solves related technical problems.
- Takes, records and manipulates digital images and digital video footage.
- Photographs subject or follows action by moving camera.
- Operates scanning equipment to transfer image to computer and manipulates image to achieve the desired effect.
- Inserts lenses and adjusts aperture and speed settings as necessary.
- Arranges subject, lighting, camera equipment and any microphones.
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What can I do with a qualification in Art, Design and Media?
Arts Officers, Producers and Directors
Daily tasks:
- Selects, contracts, markets and arranges for the presentation and/or distribution of performance, visual and heritage arts.
- Manages health and safety issues.
- Ensures necessary equipment, props, performers and technical staff are on set when required.
- Prepares rehearsal and production schedule for main events, design of sets and costumes, technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals.
- Breaks script into scenes and formulates a shooting schedule that will be most economical in terms of time, location and sets.
- Directs actors, designers, camera team, sound crew and other production and technical staff to achieve desired effects.
- Chooses writers, scripts, technical staff and performers, and assumes overall responsibility for completion of project on time and within budget.
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Photographers, Audio-visual and Broadcasting Equipment Operators
Daily tasks:
- Operates sound mixing and dubbing equipment to obtain desired mix, level and balance of sound.
- Manages health and safety issues.
- Operates equipment to record, edit and play back films and television programmes.
- Checks operation and positioning of projectors, vision and sound recording equipment, and mixing and dubbing equipment.
- Controls transmission, broadcasting and satellite systems for television and radio programmes, identifies and solves related technical problems.
- Takes, records and manipulates digital images and digital video footage.
- Photographs subject or follows action by moving camera.
- Operates scanning equipment to transfer image to computer and manipulates image to achieve the desired effect.
- Inserts lenses and adjusts aperture and speed settings as necessary.
- Arranges subject, lighting, camera equipment and any microphones.
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Meet our Tutors and Students
Glyn Taylor-Marshall
Tutor - Art and Design & Performing ArtsMy specialist area is in the arts, where I am versed in most mediums, e.g. performance skills/theatre, fine art, and contemporary/conceptual processes, including Live Art. I hold a BA in Fine art and an MA in Performance Studies. My teaching degree also specialises in learners with additional needs, and I hold a further qualification at Level 5 in Special Needs Education. I am an avid record collector, and I feel it is important to introduce my learners to all parts of popular culture, including music, politics and current ethical topics.
Daniel Gardiner
Tutor - Creative MediaI am an effective classroom practitioner and creative professional in Visual Arts. I am enthusiastic about education and the arts. I always strive to ensure that all students succeed and fulfil their academic potential. Creating vibrant and informative schemes of work, helping students to develop their creativity and intellect at a pace suited to their personalities and abilities. I have worked with a varied range of students including primary, secondary, SEN, SEMH, undergraduate, and vocational. I have worked with students with complex needs and those disengaged in education. I hold a QTS, and have been teaching for 10 years full time, having previously worked in the media industry as a videographer and graphic designer.
Richard Boxley
Tutor - Creative Industries Top-Up & MusicMost of my professional life has been devoted to developing and supporting musicians to thrive and unlock their creative potential, discovering their own unique style and voice. Music is a passion for me, whether it be listening to undiscovered artists, creating music in innovative new ways, or developing the next generation of artists.
Catherine Williams
Head of DepartmentMy journey spanning the hair and beauty industry and education sector has been marked by unwavering dedication, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for nurturing the next generation of hair and beauty professionals. I look forward to continuing this enriching journey, leaving an indelible mark on both the industry and the lives of those I have the privilege to educate and inspire.
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