Young Professionals UK – Media & Communications

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic we are no longer running this course in 2020.  Details of the course can be found below for reference purposes. 

Overview

The Media & Communications stream of Young Professionals UK aims to introduce students to a career in the film or TV industry. Through a combination of theory lessons and practical workshops, students develop a critical understanding of global media, explore production processes, study marketing and its relationship with media, and develop a grounding in media ethics.

In practical workshops, students have hands-on experience with cameras, lights and microphones and learn techniques like storyboarding through projects such as creating a video advert to market a new product. Students also enjoy media-focused day trips such as a workshop at  Harry Potter Studios to learn how studios make movie graphics to gain insight into future careers and inspire a continued passion in the topic.

Welfare

Every Bucksmore location has a residential management team, and a minimum staff-student ratio of 1:7. There is always a trained first aider on-site, and students are supervised 24 hours a day.

Airport Transfers

Bucksmore offers a complimentary airport transfer service on transfer days for flights arriving/departing between 10:00 and 20:00. We can also provide an Unaccompanied Minor service for pick-up and drop-off. Students are looked after from when they land to when their flight departs.

Staff

Each location has a Centre Manager, Activity Manager and Director of Studies available for all students to approach with any problems. Bucksmore Counsellors are more than just teachers; they provide a high level of care and guidance for all students. All staff are background checked.

Pastoral Care

High staff to student ratios ensure all students are looked after. Bucksmore summer schools strive to create a warm and welcoming “family atmosphere” where all students and Counsellors know each other well.