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Everyone who completes a course of study has a unique story to tell and South Essex Colleges Group wants to hear yours. Did you achieve your qualification under difficult circumstances? Have you gone on to a career that uses your qualification or did you follow a different pathway? What are you doing now?
BA (Hons) Film & Television Production
I have to come up with solutions a lot quicker now, I use my creative spark to manage last-minute shoot changes or late guests on the spot. I’ve had to become much more resourceful in handling challenges in a shorter time period.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing
The college has prepared me for a career by improving my skills and helping me communicate with clients. It’s been perfect for me.
BA (Hons) Film & Television Production
When starting a career in TV, no one thinks about the Health and Safety, the finance, the logistics, contracts, and catering. However, without the Production Management department doing these things, the show would never get made. We are essential.
Animation BA (Hons) & Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Returning to education was one of the best decisions I have made. The PGCE course helped me develop the teaching knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to progress into a professional teaching role
BA (Hons) Counselling
I felt supported as a single person, as a single mother and as a mature student to take on this challenge, being local was important too.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in TV and Film Production
During my time on the course, I gained a strong understanding of all stages of production, from planning and shooting to editing. It helped me become a more detailed and confident filmmaker, and I also learned how to collaborate effectively with others, which is essential in this industry.
Digital Animation and TV and Television Production and Screen Media
The college prepared me for the workplace by putting me in real world situations. Strick deadlines, communicating with me like a colleague and not a pupil and not to mention the industry-level equipment.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance
For me, college was also about having the space to focus on my craft. It gave me the opportunity to explore ideas, experiment and receive feedback from tutors. While professional studios offer high-end equipment, I’ve learned that the most important part of music is always the ideas behind it, not just the tools you use.