Masterclasses

This masterclass will explore issues surrounding the widely reported crisis in young people's mental health and well-being, consider various reasons for this, and how these impacts on a young person.

This session aims to explore ways in which individuals and services can make a difference and change lives, along with considering the links between policy and practice.

This session will look at how Police Officers make a variety of operational decisions by utilising the National Decision Model (NDM)

Criminal investigation regularly features on TV and in films. This masterclass will provide an authentic experience as attendees are taken on a journey through a 'day in the life' of an investigator.

This masterclass will introduce students to the processes and procedures by which Police Officers gather and provide primary evidence in written statement form.

This masterclass will look at the role barristers play in the criminal courts in the form of a mock trial.

This session is designed to introduce attendees to the concept and complexities of a lawful arrest, with a 'look forward' to how the process can affect and enhance an investigation.

Recognising the threat terrorism presents is an important aspect of addressing the global threat.

As we experience information, video and photographic coverage from a war, how can we differentiate between propaganda, disinformation and valid materials?

The representation of the law by the press and media outlets often forms public opinion on the administration and application of the law, but are the public being misled?

This Masterclass will look at the opportunities and pitfalls of social media in social work and the ethics surrounding them.

Join us for this practical and interactive session about techniques that you could use to screen for injury risk and subsequently how to prevent them occurring.

During this masterclass, we will explore biodiversity and ecosystem resilience and the important work of zoologist and conservationists in researching, protecting and preserving it.

An essential for anyone considering applying to a creative course at university level. Join us to discover how best to curate your collection of creative work to best represent the range of your talent, development, and ideas.

Blood tests are an important part of the diagnostic process, with Doctors requesting them for a variety of reasons. But why are they so commonly used, what are they looking for and who undertakes this analysis?

The practical and theoretical aspects of portraiture to improve your photography technique, compositional awareness and theoretical understanding of how light works, through a series of demonstrations and exercises you can take part in.

In this session you will learn how to digitally sculpt game assets as well as explore the demand for interactive 3D content.

A Practical Guide to Using AI for Storyboarding in Film and TV.

During this Masterclass, we will conduct some lab- and field-based fitness tests, and discuss specific testing issues around both to help us make an informed decision.

Our experts will lead a talk on how the relationship between filmmakers, game designers, and technology, such as the Unreal engine and cinematography, is revolutionising the way we experience storytelling.

Master the fundamentals of using mixed media materials in this drawing masterclass that focuses on the human form.

The purpose of this masterclass is to invite students to critically consider a topic which most people have a strong opinion on, regardless of whether they know a sex worker themselves.

This session will allow you to sample both a practical workshop and lecture and will give you an insight into the creative potential of thoughtful and dynamic composition.

Covering essential techniques such as measuring, proportion and tone - the session enables students to develop a greater understanding of classical methods of figure-drawing, accompanied by a concise introduction to historical context.

This session will look at the range of people and situations that social workers deal with and will ask - Are you up to the challenge?

This session will explore and address inclusion barriers and accessibility issues confronting participants. You will be introduced to specific strategies such as STEP (Space, Task, Equipment, People) and their application within a coaching context.

This session focusses on exploring team dynamics and its impact on organizational success

Using case study examples we will identify the variety of Human Dimensions affecting rewilding projects success, try to answer some of the main questions raised and explore important processes involved with rewilding.

Come and solve environmental challenges and discover how environmental professionals collaborate and work together to come up with solutions. Participants will be introduced to different environmental roles and how degree courses in Environmental Science or Zoology can lead into some of these roles.

There is much interest and efforts afforded to the reintroduction of individuals to landscapes for a variety of reasons. Over recent years various projects have reintroduced a range of species e.g. pool frogs, white-tailed sea eagles, hazel dormice, beavers and chequered skipper butterflies.

Camera traps are a commonly used monitoring tool with a rich history. This session will provide a background to the camera development before going on to demonstrate the potential uses of data sets that can be created from the images and footage recorded.

Join Director of Photography Jon and course leader Laura for a masterclass covering successful creative principles of photography including composition, focus and use of light, alongside fieldcraft skills.

To showcase the revolutionary impact of virtual production techniques in filmmaking, highlighting how these technologies are shaping the future of the industry.

This masterclass focuses on the art and science of storytelling in today's digital landscape, covering the journey from scriptwriting to distribution.

This masterclass will utilise professional lighting techniques in a state-of-the-art photographic studio. Learn and experience how artificial intelligence is revolutionising what is possible in creative image making.

Advanced and essential printing techniques are explored in this workshop with a master printer. From contrast control, selective exposure, split grade printing and bleaching and toning, will all be utilised to transform the potential of your negatives.

A masterclass in the do's and don’ts of typography. You will learn about page and screen layout, hierarchy, grids, page furniture, kerning and much, much more.

A masterclass on which colour process / profiles are right for the job, an understanding of resolution and the correct file types to be used in graphic design.

This masterclass aims to explore the creative process behind animation, from initial concept art to bringing characters to life, emphasizing storytelling and character development.

To provide an immersive understanding into the world of visual effects (VFX), highlighting the magic behind movie making and the technical skills required to create believable alternate realities.

In this masterclass students will explore how creative advertising campaigns that resonate with audiences are made and the behavioural science that underpins it.

This session will provide an introduction to a range of perspectives in wellbeing and how wellbeing might be impacted by our environment. There is a growing interest in environmental psychology and in particular the restorative impact of outdoor spaces; these benefits are noted within settings such as forest schools and social green prescribing schemes.

Participants will be introduced to the concept of psychological critical thinking skills and gain a profound understanding of why these skills are indispensable for a successful career in psychology. Beyond the confines of academia, these skills are equally valuable in navigating the challenges of the real world.

Understanding how to interact effectively with models like ChatGPT opens up opportunities for creating advanced chatbots, virtual assistants, and customized conversational interfaces, which are increasingly important in various industries like customer service, content creation, and education. But how do we craft prompts in a way that elicits specific, accurate, and contextually relevant responses from the AI?

This masterclass will look at who we punish, why we punish, and the evolution of the modern prison estate in England and Wales. Focusing on the key issues and challenges faced by prisoners in the current prison system, and in doing so invite students to consider a topic in a very different way from which they might have read about in the media.

Emoji’s are small digital icons used to fill in emotional cues otherwise missing from typed conversation. We all use them. We can’t help it. They’re everywhere. But how do we use mathematic principles and computer code to make them? And can we interact with them too?