The Creative Industries: Media and Communication HNC is the perfect launch pad for a variety of careers. Find out more about the jobs that could be perfect for you, and where past students have gone. A career in journalism and communication If you have an interest in writing for newspapers, magazines, online media, radio or television,…
If you are interested in starting a course in Broadcast Media & Photography, then pop along to our open day. 15 March 2018, 2pm – 6.30pm, Sighthill campus At the open day you will have the opportunity to: Pick up a prospectus Talk to teaching staff to find out more about our courses Go on a…
Edinburgh College was a hub of creative activity as it welcomed some of the country’s top professionals to its sixth annual Creative Industries Employability Day. Creative juices were flowing at the college’s Granton Campus and Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS) theatre, where students had an opportunity to get career advice from guest speakers from across…
Edinburgh College film students are helping the Borders’ Paxton House give visitors fresh insight into the richly historic mansion through a new guided tour video. The students created a video for Paxton House to introduce visitors to the popular tourist destination near Berwick-upon-Tweed when they take the guided tour. The video includes interviews with its…
Scottish rugby’s record points scorer was grilled under the spotlight in a mock press conference by Edinburgh College students. Retired rugby ace Chris Paterson visited the college’s Audio Visual Technology and Creative Industries: Television students, who scrummed down to get the scoop on his life and career. Winning mentality, recovering from injury and mistaken identity…
An Edinburgh College Photography graduate is showcasing her award-winning historically themed portrait work in a new exhibition from tomorrow (Friday 12 January). Remains of the Past, an exhibition by Leesa Tulloch, features contemporary portraits shot in the style of historical paintings. The free exhibition is on at the Creative Exchange in Edinburgh until Thursday 8…
Edinburgh College’s photography department won College of the Year and Student of the Year at the British Institution of Professional Photography National Student & College Awards 2017. Edinburgh College had the honour of winning the overall College of the Year Award thanks to the portfolio of BA Professional Photography student, Leesa Tulloch. HND1 Professional Photography…
Professional Photography Course Lecturer Jon Lee is celebrating after being named Lecturer of the Year at the Association of Photographers (AOP) Student Awards. Jon was presented with the Lecturer of the Year award during a ceremony in London, in front of a crowd of 220 professional photographers, students and lecturers. Nominations for the Lecturer of…
Two Edinburgh College photography students Suzi Kerr and Jimmy Reid were recently commissioned to shoot the new Hibernian Football Club 2017-18 kit. The shoot took place at the arts and fashion hub The Biscuit Factory, just off Bonnington Road in Edinburgh. Greig Mailer, communications and marketing director for Hibernian Football Club said: “Through the Hibernian…
Edinburgh College students snapped up 11 prizes at the British Institution of Professional Photography Scottish Region Awards, continuing a purple patch in the competition over the last few years. The Photography students’ haul included three gold first-place prizes. This is the eighth year in a row that Edinburgh College photography students have returned from the…
Edinburgh College Broadcast Media students have taken a huge step towards developing their professionalism by working with the BBC to film the Scottish Gymnastics Championship. A crew of 12 students worked on the filming of the recent tournament at Bell’s Sports Centre in Perth. Broadcast Media students have previously done outside broadcast work with the Scottish Rugby…
For more information about your course choices, or if you need inspiration before making your application, attend our Broadcast Media and Photography Open Days. Meet staff & students Tour the facilities Find out about our courses 18 April, Milton Road Campus 20 April, Sighthill Campus 2.30 – 7.30pm Apply now for Broadcast Media and Photography…
Students from the NC in Broadcast Media and Photography course have been putting their learnings into practice following an intensive workshop in journalism by digital bilingual magazine Cosmopolita Scotland. Four journalists delivered lectures and workshops covering principles of journalism, research and citation plus correct use of language in order to avoid and challenge stereotypes, prejudices…
MENU, an exhibition of people, places and food by Edinburgh-based photographer Brendan MacNeill, is currently running at the Creative Exchange until Wednesday 8 March. MENU features images from recent years for the likes of Waitrose, Gleneagles, Scottish Government, Country Life, Mercedes Canada, Harviestoun Brewery, The Caterer and various membership magazines. Dublin born and raised Brendan…
BA Professional Photography student Gareth Bragdon has been chosen as one of 2016’s best photographers in the first annual Magnum Photography Awards. An international jury made up of Martin Parr (photographer), David Kogan (executive director Magnum), Stacey Baker (photo editor New York Times) and others chose Gareth as one of the 44 finalist winners in…