Why Study Creative Media at UCEN Manchester?
From getting your work out there to the many projects and links with Industry partners, Matt explains the benefits of joining the School of Art, Media & Make-Up at UCEN Manchester.
Matt chose to study Creative Media and Visual Communication because the many industry links on offer would help to get his work out there, and those links have been the highlight of his time on the course so far.
Discover more about what he has to say about his time as a Creative Media student at UCEN Manchester.
Why did you choose to study at UCEN Manchester?
So, I chose to study higher education at UCEN Manchester because it seemed to offer the most in terms of industry links and actual work I'd be producing and actually getting me out there.
What do you love most about your Creative Media college course?
It probably would be how much we work with industry. So last week we got to go to an event called two plus two, which is basically hundreds of students all got given a one-day brief to work on, and we'd have mentorship from different people working in different agencies, which is quite good, and it was quite a confidence boost.
What are some Creative Media projects you’ve worked on?
So a project I worked on last semester was we got to work with an agency called 'Kin + Carta', and that was to produce a project which would be based on a brief they would be giving. So, in this case, it was by Co-op, and we'd have quite a large project to work on.
Tell us about the facilities at UCEN Manchester
I'd say what's impressed me most about these facilities is things like the screen-printing room and the large format printer, it just kind of helps take work to the next level and makes it feel a lot more valid.
How has UCEN Manchester prepared you for the Creative Media industry?
I'd say I feel more prepared for industry when I leave here just because of how much industry experience we're getting with this course. We're getting to meet a lot of different companies and agencies and network, and it's very helpful.
What are your career goals after your Creative Media course?
I specifically want to go into graphic design, and I want to join an agency when I leave. I feel like this will give me the most experience in my field. It'll help me work alongside others, and it'll help take me to the next level.
How have your tutors helped you on your college course?
The tutors on my course have helped me. We've got a lot of different links with different people from ex-students who have ended up in quite big companies.
I've recently just got an interview with a pretty big company thanks to one of our ex-students, and that would only be possible through the links that are kind of kept going after the course ends.
How has UCENM supported you during your time as a student?
In first year, I had to use a bursary because I had quite a bad experience with accommodation I was in unfortunately; I ended up quite low on funds, and the bursary was the only reason I was able to keep on going with the course.
UCEN Manchester’s support department was definitely a huge help.
What do you like most about UCENM?
The thing I like the most about UCEN Manchester, which kind of came up a lot in this, was the industry links we got and the hands-on experience, it feels a lot better than any other universities where you just have lectures a lot. You get a lot better experience.
What’s your advice for aspiring UCEN Manchester students?
I'd say the one piece of advice I'd give to someone who's looking to study at UCEN Manchester is definitely look at what this course offers compared to all the others.
A lot of the other courses that are going on in different places they'll maybe just go to one event a year, maybe speak to a company if they're lucky. Whereas in this one, we're constantly engaging with industry, and we're given as many opportunities as possible.
Why choose UCEN Manchester for your Creative Media course?
Looking to launch your creative career?
Here at UCEN Manchester, we offer a unique blend of practical experience and industry connections. With state-of-the-art facilities like the screen-you'll have the tools to bring your ideas to life.
Our expert tutors will guide you every step of the way, sharing their industry insights and preparing you for success. You’ll benefit from exclusive networking opportunities with leading industry professionals and gain real-world experience through collaborative projects.
Your journey to a fulfilling career in creative media starts here. Enrol on to our Creative Media course and begin the journey to your dream career today.
