STUDENTS can find out more about studying university-level courses at Exeter College next week.
The Higher Education and Access Open Morning is held on Tuesday, March 31, at the college’s main Hele Road site.
Visitors will have a chance to meet tutors and current students, see the college’s facilities and find out about all degree-level and access courses on offer.
The morning starts at 10am with a welcome talk followed by a higher education lecture in prospective students’ preferred subjects at 10.30am.
There will also be refreshments and a chance to meet other potential degree-level students, with the event finishing at 1pm.
Degree-level courses are offered by Exeter College in art and design, engineering, sport, leisure and tourism, construction, business, law and finance, health, care and public services, education and music, media and performing arts.
The courses are run in conjunction with the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth and University College Marjon.
Exeter College TV Production students and their American counterparts at Central Washington University are using video conferencing to produce a series of TV programmes for each other as part of a unique project.
Students at Exeter College are producing a series of TV programmes for the students at CWU, and in turn, students in the Applied Video Production course at Central will produce programming for Exeter College.
Video conferencing is being used to help manage the project. Every two weeks the groups meet for an hour. Because of the time zone differences, the meeting takes place at 5pm UK time, when it is 9am in Ellensburg.
Course leaders Dr Michael R. Ogden at CWU and John Fitzsimons at Exeter College are organising the new project, supported by the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and learning at The University of Plymouth, the Film and Video Studies Program at CWU, and the Multimedia Technology and Instructional Support personnel at CWU.
The respective end result will be two magazine style productions incorporating shared programming, with the CWU group making a version of “Ellensburg Extreme”-a monthly TV variety show-and the Exeter College students compiling a similar half-hour magazine programme. Exeter College students will create a programme looking at local history, music film making, sport and comedy.
Mr Fitzsimons said: “This project is totally unique. It is the first time that students have been involved in creating TV programmes for another audience on the other side of the world, using video conferencing to manage the project. “Most video conferencing is used to link experts or schools in joint projects that have cultural benefits as their main focus – not production management skills. “This way of setting up a joint media project with TV programme outcomes shared on both campus – one in the UK and the other in the USA – with the conference used to develop project and enterprise skills, is is totally unique. “In fact the whole area of developing these skills is somewhat divorced from the arts/ media area, where projects tend to focus on developing cultural awareness or technical skills, or simply sharing information. “I think this will give our students a wider sense of the global TV industry, and help them to learn about project management in an exciting way.”
Dr. Michael R. Ogden, director of the Film and Video Studies program at CWU, said: “Central’s students are excited about the prospects of sharing programming with students from the UK, with reaching an international audience through this experience. Likewise, they are looking forward to seeing the programs that the Exeter College students are producing and incorporating them into the student shows here at CWU.”
The TV Production Foundation Degree is a University of Plymouth course that runs each year at Exeter College.
By Angelina Lambourn, Public Relations Officer,
EMPLOYERS from more than 20 industries will be giving students tips on getting ahead in their careers as part of a host of events taking place at Exeter College next week.
Progression Week will see industry representatives giving talks to students on areas ranging from banking and finance, hospitality and catering, marketing and publishing, civil engineering, teaching, photography and advertising and beauty.
The employer speaker programme takes place at Exeter College’s main Hele Road site on Wednesday, March 18, from 1pm.
Sarah O’Shea, Head of Student Services at Exeter College, said: “We hope as many students as possible take part in some of the events that are on offer during Progression Week.
“On Wednesday 18th March there will be a number of employers visiting college to talk about the various industries that they represent. Speakers will talk about working in beauty, the uniformed services, working in environmental and civil engineering, teaching, publishing, marketing, to name just some of them. They will give information on what their job is like, how to qualify, and what the demands of the job are.”
Other events during the week include the sell-out Selective University Conference taking place at the University of Exeter on the 17th March, which has attracted 100 sixth-formers from across the region.
Hosted by Exeter College in conjunction with the University of Exeter, students will be able to get advice on applying to the country’s best universities.
Judith Betney, Exeter College’s progression guidance officer, said: “Some of the top universities will be coming to the conference. The pilot event has been a runaway success and was fully booked within days of being advertised, which reflects the fact that the top universities are becoming ever more competitive.
“As this event has been such a success, it is due to become part of Exeter College’s Reach Academy provision for gifted and talented students.”
Progression Week ties in with the annual UCAS Convention taking place at Westpoint next week.
Throughout the week there will also be daily advice stands from the College Advisers team and Higher Education teams, talks about taking a gap year or year in industry.
The following week will see the second Annual Oxbridge Regional Conference held in the college’s Centre for Creative Industries on 25th March for 100 students from across the region.
This is the 5th year Exeter College has hosted this conference which is organised in conjunction with Downing College, Cambridge, with support from Exeter College, Oxford.
Admissions tutors and undergraduates from both universities as well as several of Exeter College’s ex-students who are now studying at Oxford or Cambridge will be on hand to encourage others to aspire to these top institutions.
Exeter College Sports Academy is entering into a new era with the introduction of a 'Golf Academy' in partnership with 'Exeter Golf and County Club'. Excellent progress has been made with Gary Milne the clubs resident Professional and Craig Townsend the clubs new Golf manager in creating a programme that will develop and challenge those embarking on the prgramme. The high level of expertise and direct link with Exeter Golf and Country Club make this an extremely attractive programme for any budding golf player between 16 and 18 years of age.
A weekly timetable has been created to develop knowledge of the game, performance and fitness over a schedule simliar to that of all other Sports in the Academy. Students will be required to study a full time academic or vocational programme alongside their comprehensive Golf specific schedule.
The entry criteria of a minimum handicap of 10 for males and 15 for females, as well an excellent overall attitude and work ethic is required. All students must also successfully achieve the required entry requirements for a full time academic or vocational course at the College. Applicants need to apply through the Sports Academy Player Information Form, provide coach or club references, supply up to date score cards and a copy of their handicap certificate. On receipt of this information a decision will be made regards an individuals potential to improve and gain benefit from the Golf Academy programme here at Exeter College. If you are interested please contact Chris Wall on 01392 205309
BUDDING artists can take advantage of a free Exeter College watercolour painting course this month.
The introductory First Steps course takes place in the college’s Centre for Creative Industries, Queen Street, Exeter, on Saturday 14th and 21st March, 10am-3pm.
Students will learn basic watercolour techniques, how to experiment with colour and develop an individual style.
Please ring 01392 205660 if you are interested.
TALENTED musicians from Exeter College’s Music Academy will have a chance to work with Amy Winehouse’s brass section as part of the Vibraphonic Festival. The Haggis Horns are an eight-piece funk band who have performed and recorded with many top artists including Mark Ronson, Robbie Williams, Estelle, Lily Allen and Adele.
Exeter College Music Academy is hosting a workshop with the renowned jazz musicians at the Phoenix on Friday, 6th March, from 1.30-4pm. Tickets are £6 or free to Music Academy students.
Music lecturer Laura Wright who organised the event said: “The band is made up of session musicians who have appeared with or recorded with a long list of famous names.
“This is a music academy event but is also open to members of the public.” Exeter College Music Academy is also hosting a masterclass with world-famous guitarist John Etheridge at the Phoenix on April 6th.
Exeter College Students’ Union have held a series of events to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight.
Natalie Tremlett, president of Exeter College Students’ Union, said: “We’ve had two coffee mornings for Fairtrade Fortnight, and have a banana eating contest this week all sponsored by Co-op.
“We also had a Palestinian farmer in to talk to students about how Fairtrade has benefited him and I think it’s really raised people’s awareness of how buying Fairtrade can help people around the world.
“From the interest we’ve gathered we’ll hopefully get a steering group running, and we will hopefully then be able to get our college certified as Fairtrade.”
pictured are Natalie Tremlett, president of Exeter College Students’ Union, with Josh Lindsey-Turner Environmental Officer for the Students’ Union (left) and Chris Hitchcock, student liason officer for Exeter College (right), serving Fairtrade coffee as part of Fairtrade Fortnight.
CELEBRITY chef Michael Caines MBE has officially launched Exeter College’s new Apprenticeship Guide as part of national Apprenticeships Week.
The Apprenticeship Guide 2009-10 details all the courses an apprentice can study at Exeter College, including hospitality and catering, automotive, hairdressing, engineering and childcare.
It was launched at a breakfast in the college’s training restaurant, @34, which was attended by local employers and current apprentices.
Former Exeter College student Mr Caines, Operational Partner and Director of Abode Hotels and Executive Chef at Gidleigh Park, praised the apprenticeship scheme.
“We want to attract people into vocational learning at 13 or 14 when they are making their career decisions. Apprenticeships are a terrific way to get young people into industry and give them the skills they require to succeed, which benefits employers helping them increase their market share.”
Exeter College is hosting a series of events to mark the second Apprenticeships Week.
On Monday more than 70 apprentices and media and performing arts students paraded through Exeter city centre wearing Sir Alan Sugar masks.
It was the first day of the Learning and Skills Council’s campaign which is being fronted by the founder of Amstrad and star from the BBC’s The Apprentice.
Rob Bosworth, assistant principal for skills at Exeter College, said: “Apprenticeships are one of many training solutions Exeter College is offering the local community at present. It is essential in the current climate, whether upskilling or reskilling, that people have access to quality training opportunities.”
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EXETER College students are hoping to follow in the footsteps of Sir Alan Sugar when they parade through Exeter city centre dressed as the business tycoon during national Apprenticeships Week.
More than 70 apprentices and media and performing arts students will wear suits and carry masks of Sir Alan’s face as they march from Queen Street to Bedford Square, Princesshay, on Monday, February 23, at 11.50am.
It will be the first day of the Learning and Skills Council’s annual campaign which is being fronted by the founder of Amstrad and TV personality from the BBC’s The Apprentice.
Rob Bosworth, assistant principal for skills at Exeter College, said: “This exciting parade is an opportunity for us to do something engaging and innovative to raise awareness of the need for successful apprentices at this difficult economic time.
“We are linking in with the national TV campaign using Sir Alan Sugar to both raise the profile of apprenticeships as well as engaging with young people who are crucial to the future of the local economy.
“Apprenticeships are one of many training solutions Exeter College is offering the local community at present. It is essential in the current climate, whether upskilling or reskilling, that people have access to quality training opportunities.”
Exeter College is hosting a series of events to mark the second Apprenticeships Week.
On Tuesday, February 24, local business leaders are invited to have breakfast with celebrity chef and former Exeter College student Michael Caines at the college’s training restaurant, @34. The Apprenticeship Guide 2009-10 detailing all the apprenticeships offered at Exeter College will be officially launched at this event.
Employers in hospitality, hair and beauty can attend a networking buffet at the college on the evening of Monday, February 23.
There will also be a host of workshops on catering, hairdressing and automotive training throughout the week.
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The Employer Engagement team have been working closely with Exeter International Airport over recent months. On 22nd January 2009 Jamie Christon, the Managing Director of the Airport, signed the Skills Pledge. The event attracted media interest and two radio interviews.
The Skills Pledge is a voluntary public commitment, made by a business, to support all its employees to develop their basic skills, including literacy and numeracy, to at least NVQ Level 2.
Exeter Airport is amongst the first Airports in the UK to sign the Skills Pledge and has drawn much interest from other Airports around the country. The Employer Engagement team are now working with their colleagues in the College to undertake the Skills Survey of all the airport staff. This is the prelude to commencing delivery of approximately 250 NVQs, across several sectors, during the rest of this year.
For further information please contact the Employer Engagement team:
