Front left to right: Abbey Warne, Hannah Crooks-Grace & Lucy Hartley; Back, left to right: Jamie Low & Matt Spare
Star Radio’s Media Academy at Darlington College opened its doors to new students from across Darlington, North Yorkshire, Aycliffe and Durham on 28th June for the first taster session within Connecting to College, for soon to be Year 12 students.
The learners got an insight into how to use some of the key camera and recording equipment they will use as part of the Level 3 Creative Media Production Course and learned basic interview techniques to put together a case study on each other as part of the day.
The Star Media Academy provides students with dynamic and exhilarating live work experience within broadcasting. They will have opportunities to meet and interview people from various organisations, help Star Radio create the day’s news with the potential to be involved in programming for shows, very practical experience crucial for CV’s.
The College have recently celebrated a new Ofsted report which shows that they have bounced back to ‘good’ in less than 16 months after it was deemed to be inadequate in all areas.
The report, which was published on 23rd June praises the significant improvement across every area including teaching quality, leadership, outcomes for learners. and personal development. It also rated the adult learning programmes as outstanding. The report emphasised students get highly effective and comprehensive support during their studies.
Principal Kate Roe said the report showed what a remarkable journey of transformation the college had been on since the devastating result in February 2015.
“The report is testament to the hard work of every single member of staff who have all pulled together to adapt to change, make improvements and raise standards.”
Star Radio is very proud to be associated with Darlington College and welcome any students who are interested in talking to us about the Star Media Academy to please contact Darlington College on 01325 503030 for more information.
