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.

In this masterclass session, you will explore the psychology of violent behaviour using case studies of serial murder, violence crime, and domestic abuse.

This session aims to explore the development of gangs across the UK, considering their rise, growth and impact upon society.

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

In this masterclass we will discover visual story telling for change in a UK context, exploring case study examples, as well as how we can produce story led imagery for change.

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.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the future of graphic design and immersive brand building, led by experienced academics in the field of graphic design from the University of Cumbria.

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 portraiture such as: how to see like an artist, construct solid forms, features, anatomy and more.

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?

Social work has been seen for some time as a career for women and this is still reflected in the proportion of men on social work training programmes. This masterclass will ask why this situation persists in an era of greater gender equality.