Exeter College showcase students’ practical performance work from courses within the Drama and Performing Arts section. Both full time and part time courses within the section, have selected work to perform at the Barnfield Theatre. Legacy will give audience members an honest insight into the shared cultures and values held by staff and students within the Drama and Performing Arts Section.
Work selected for the showcase will be a selection of current and past, practical assessments, workshop exercises and exam pieces. Courses contributing towards this year’s showcase of work are...
The new, state-of-the-art skills kitchen installed by In-toto Kitchens Exeter at Exeter College has been launched by double-Michelin starred chef, Michael Caines MBE, who founded the esteemed Michael Caines Academy based at the college.
Michael hosted a thrilling masterclass and cook-along event in the kitchen to mark its launch, inviting a number of local media and business people, including Gordon Bates, partner of In-toto Kitchens Exeter, to put the 16-station kitchen to good use.
Guests carefully observed as Michael prepared his pan-roasted chicken dish in the...
Exeter College BTEC Level 2 Performing Arts students were introduced to a variety of plays, practitioners and theatrical styles from different periods in history.
Students have taken part in session’s exploring the works of Pinter, Ionesco, Shakespeare and Godber as well as Naturalism, Greek Theatre and Commedia Dell’arte.
After being placed into small performance groups the students have developed an interpretation of a short section of text for assessment purposes.
This showcase event is a taste of just some of the excellent work this course has created together...
Exeter College BTEC 90 Credit Diploma Performing Arts.
Since the start of the academic year Exeter College BTEC 90 Credit Diploma Performing Arts students have been studying the theory and practice of theatre practitioner Brecht. Through exploration students have been assessed in their practical understanding of acting techniques. The Practitioner Project Showcase is a selection of the best work that students from the course have created from assessments earlier in the academic year.
Exeter College BTEC 90 Credit Diploma Performing Arts
Since the start of the academic year Exeter College BTEC 90 Credit Diploma Performing Arts students have been studying the theory and practice of theatre practitioners Berkoff, Artaud & Ionesco. Through exploration students have been assessed in their practical understanding of acting techniques. The Practitioner Project Showcase is a selection of the best work that students from the course have created from assessments earlier in the...
The past week was Local Democracy Week and Exeter City Council organised several events, including a Question Time from Exeter College.
During the event, I live-tweeted questions and answers. To what end?
Well, local councillor, Catherine Dawson hasdbeen signed off sick and was unable to attend Full Council on Tuesday and the other events during the week - she felt isolated from what was going on. At least she had Twitter.
She followed the Question Timeevent on Twitter as Ilinked my tweets from Exeter College with the hashtag #ExeQT.
Twenty-two-year old Ashley Jeary from Pinhoe, Exeter has made it in the Radio Academy’s prestigious 30 under 30.
Ashley, who presents Live and Local on weekday evenings and the Afternoon show on Saturdays on 107.3FM Radio Exe, was one of thousands in the running this year and is the only winner from a radio station that is not part of a larger network.
30 under 30 is the Radio Academy’s national “one to watch” programme putting the spotlight on young and talented upcoming professionals from the industry.
Ashley said "I couldn't believe what I was hearing...
Princesshay Shopping Centre welcomed thousands of new and returning students to its annual ‘Student Lock In’ event on Wednesday 2 October. Over 3,600 students descended on the Student Lock In between 6.30pm – 9pm, with 30 retailers and restaurants offering discounts of up to 25% to students.
Nichola Mann, schuh store manager said: “The Student Lock In is a fantastic event; it’s one of the highlights of our retail year at schuh. The discounts offered throughout the event ensure footfall remains high and raises the awareness of the store while also encouraging students to come back...
On Wednesday 2 September, five Exeter College media students took part in a training exercise designed to test Plymouth City Council and the MOD’s contingency planning.
The exercise, codenamed Short Sermon, tested the reactions of these organisations and local authorities in the event of nuclear reactor accident.
During the day around 27 separate groups, including students from the College, took part in playing and responding at operational, tactical and strategic levels across Exeter, Plymouth and Truro.
The students worked alongside trained professionals as they...
The Student Lock-In is set to return to Princesshay Shopping Centre for the third year running on Wednesday 2 October from 18.30-21.00. The shopping centre will be closed for exclusive use by students from Exeter and the surrounding area for one night only.
Over 30 shops and restaurants will be keeping their doors open while students indulge with brands such as Topshop/Topman, Superdry, Schuh, New Look and River Island. The DJ truck will be creating a party atmosphere for student shoppers and retailers involved.
Students will not only enjoy the benefit of exclusive...
