IW College Media Students Explore Creative Futures at Southampton Solent University
On Thursday 15th January 2026, Studio B’s Media Department braved the wet and windy weather to take ten T-Level Media, Broadcast & Production Year 1 students across the water to Southampton Solent University for their annual Creative Industries Taster Day. Solent’s Creative Industries faculty offered an impressive selection of 16 hands-on workshops, each showcasing the breadth of courses and career pathways available in the media and creative sectors. Our students were able to choose sessions that matched their personal interests, and signed up for exciting experiences including:🎙️ A Day in the Life of a Broadcast Journalist
🎬 Video FX, where they learned how to blow up a digital shed
📺 Multi-Camera Studio Broadcasting
🏴☠️ Pirate Podcasting While students were immersed in their creative activities, IW College Media tutors were given a guided tour of Solent’s cutting-edge facilities. This included a look at their Virtual Production Studio, state-of-the-art animation department, and the wider creative technology spaces that support student learning. The day proved to be both inspiring and eye-opening for everyone involved. Not only did students gain valuable insights into university-level study and future career opportunities, but they were also able to take home the digital content they created during the workshops — a fantastic addition to their portfolios. Overall, it was an enlightening and engaging visit, leaving both staff and students excited about the next steps in their creative journeys.
