Media and Design Summer School

Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 July 2025

Event: 10am - 3.30pm

North Holmes Road Campus, Canterbury

Dive into the exciting world of Media and Design by joining us for this year's Summer School, designed for school groups looking to explore the exciting world of creative media.

Schools may attend one of the two days, with each day offering a unique programme of hands-on workshops spanning multiple disciplines. This immersive event provides an exclusive opportunity to explore creative careers while developing valuable skills in graphic design, games design, media production, photography, and film production.

Highlights

Participate in a variety of interactive sessions led by our expert practitioners and explore:

Day 1 (Tuesday 15 July)

• Games Design: Discover the fundamentals of building captivating game worlds and narratives.
• Photography: Learn to craft compelling images that tell a story and evoke emotion.
• Graphic Design: Explore your creativity through design principles and branding techniques.

Day 2 (Wednesday 16 July)

• Media Production: Gain insight into storytelling through cutting-edge tools and production methods.
• Film Production: Explore the process of making a film from pre-production to post-production.
• Graphic Design: Explore your creativity through design principles and branding techniques.

Career Pathways:
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how creative industries operate and learn about the career opportunities available in these dynamic fields.

Skill Development:
Sharpen your abilities in visual storytelling, technical design, and collaborative creation through engaging, hands-on sessions.

Showcase:
Wrap up the Summer School by showcasing your work from the workshops, sharing your creative achievements with peers and staff.

Why Attend?

This event is perfect for students who want to:

• Explore diverse creative fields, from design to media production.
• Gain insight into careers in the fast-evolving creative industries.
• Develop practical, portfolio-worthy skills in a university environment.
• Enhance their knowledge and creativity to support GCSE or A-Level studies in relevant subjects.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Media & Design Summer School!