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Category: School of Arts and Creative Technologies

  • Things to look forward to at the University of York!

    17 January 2021 by Jen
    2 minute read

    Hello! My name is Jen and I’m a first year Theatre student. You may have read my postcard, if that’s the case, hello again! Coming to university is a scary…

  • Three things to look forward to about Theatre at York

    2 March 2020 by Charlotte
    4 minute read

    Reason 1: Performance opportunities Studying Theatre at York is a hugely rewarding, busy and challenging experience. Within the three years of studying on the BA course you will have the…

  • Three things to look forward to about Film and TV at York

    24 February 2020 by Lee
    3 minute read

    Working with industry-standard equipment One of the reasons that makes studying at York so compelling is the industry-standard equipment and facilities that York boasts! From RED Cameras and Steadicams to…

  • Three things to look forward to about Music at York

    Three things to look forward to about Music at York

    18 February 2020 by Adam
    2 minute read

    Hey, I’m Adam and I’m a first-year Music student at the University of York. You might have read my last blog about A week in the life of a Music…

  • Day in the Life of a Theatre Student

    10 February 2020 by Charlotte
    4 minute read

    Early (by my standards) in the morning – Current Trends lecture Today, my day starts at 11.30am, with a Current Trends lecture. This is an optional module which incorporates a…

  • A week in the life of a Music student

    A week in the life of a Music student

    25 January 2020 by Adam
    4 minute read

    Music. What is it? Why study it? What does a week of it look like? You might have many questions like this if you’re thinking of studying it at university.…

  • A week in the life of Film and Television Student

    21 January 2020 by Lee
    3 minute read

    Monday An early start. Time to get my work hat on, down a cup of tea and head to Campus East where Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media is based.…

  • Week in the life of a TFTI department student

    17 January 2020 by Marta
    4 minute read

    Well yes, I study Film and Television production. To some this might suggest that I get to spend all of my time on Netflix and living my best life. While…

  • Spending a year as a Game Designer at Criterion Games

    26 June 2019 by Jade
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Jade, an Interactive Media student here at York. I’m currently doing a Placement Year working as an Intern Game Designer at Criterion Games. Why did you decide to…

  • Working as a Creative Intern at the Walt Disney Company

    26 June 2019 by Amina
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Amina, a Film and TV Production student here at York. I’m currently doing a Placement Year working as a Creative Intern at The Walt Disney Company. Why did…

  • 3 things to look forward to about Film & Television Production at York

    2 March 2019
    1 minute read

    I’m Jonny and I’m in my first year at York studying Film & Television Production. Hopefully, you’ve seen my ‘week in the life’ video. If not, I recommend you watch…

  • Music at York: My Top 3 Aspects of Department Life

    Music at York: My Top 3 Aspects of Department Life

    26 February 2019 by Helen
    4 minute read

    Hey! I’m Helen and I’m in my second year of studying Music at York, and I am a first study pianist, second study violist. I chose York for the freedom…