hastings Campuses Station Plaza, Ore Valley & Automotive Training Centre
Our Taster Days are the perfect opportunity for you to experience college life.
hastings campuses 1 - 5th July 2019 030 300 39699
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School Taster Day Schedule for 2019 hastings CAMPUSes School
Date
William Parker
Monday 1st July
Rye Academy
Monday 1st July
Willingdon Community School
Monday 1st July
Robertsbridge Community College
Tuesday 2nd July
St. Leonards Academy
Tuesday 2nd July
Saxon Mount School
Wednesday 3rd July
Ratton School
Wednesday 3rd July
St. Catherine’s College
Wednesday 3rd July
Claverham Community College
Wednesday 3rd July
Bexhill Academy
Thursday 4th July (students that have work experience - Tuesday 2nd July)
Hastings Academy
Thursday 4th July
Cavendish School
Thursday 4th July
Hailsham Community College
Friday 5th July
Eastbourne Academy
Friday 5th July
St. Richard’s Community College
Friday 5th July
Any other students
Friday 5th July
Can’t find your school? Or can’t make the date your school has chosen? If your school isn't listed above, or you are unable to attend, don't worry, you are still invited to attend! Choose a day that you would like to attend and then complete the 'Independent Student' form on our website to book your place.
taster day options ART & DESIGN A-Level Graphics During the Graphics taster session you will be able to experiment with your handwriting style by exploring calligraphy and lettering techniques to make your own stylish logo. A-Level Photography During this Photography taster we'll explore the use of found objects and imagery to create a new work of art in the photographic darkroom. Digital Sculpting using Cinema 4D software (Mon & Thurs only)
DOUBLE SESSION
Join our introductory session into CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) sculpting and learn how to create characters for games. Textile Curios (Monday & Thursday only)
DOUBLE SESSION
Learn how to sew, design and embellish your own ornamental textile using heat-press, pleating, and ribbon techniques! Small Animation Project (Tuesday only)
DOUBLE SESSION
Join us for this experimental taster session that will give you an introduction into animating with Photoshop. I Can't Draw (Wednesday only)
DOUBLE SESSION
Henri Matisse once said:Â "drawing is putting a line around an idea". We often hear people say "I can't draw" but in fact everyone can draw. This simple workshop will teach you a few drawing techniques and develop your confidence.
Printmaking (Wednesday only)
DOUBLE SESSION
Experimental printmaking techniques to create a small print to take away. Digital Artwork using Photoshop (Friday only)
DOUBLE SESSION
Join us for this introduction to Digital Drawing and Painting using Adobe Photoshop. You become familiar with the programme, explore the tools, and learn how to create your own images. Plaster Curios (Friday only)
DOUBLE SESSION
Join us for our taster in Plaster Curios. You will be able to explore the possibilities of plaster and take away your creation.
Soft Ground Etching (Tuesday only)
DOUBLE SESSION
Our taster in Soft Ground Etching will give you an introduction into this exciting and spontaneous print making technique.
BUSINESS & LAW A-Level Business & Economics Is there profit in pies? During this taster we will challenge you to see who can make the most profit from running a pie company. A-Level Law What’s the worst thing you can do, and how bad will your punishment be? In the Law taster, we will explore a range of “crimes”, and discuss their relative seriousness and appropriate penalties. We will also look at how a judge decides an appropriate sentence after a guilty plea.
Business Do you know your Adidas from your Apple? Well, during our Business taster we'll test your commercial knowledge with our 'Name that brand quiz', and see if you can spot famous celebrities endorsing well-known products.
CATERING & HOSPITALITY Catering During our Catering taster session, you'll learn how to whip up basic pizza dough and decorate it with all your favourite toppings – you'll even get to eat it afterwards!
CHILD CARE / HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Health & Social Care During our Health & Social Care taster we'll get you involved with a range of fun activities that will test your physical development and in turn, those of your service users.
Child Care During our Child Care taster, you will carry out a range of activities to assess a child care setting, which may include a nursery or playgroup, for any hazards and risks to young children.
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING SERVICES Bricklaying Pick up a trowel and start building! During our taster we'll teach you the skills you need to lay bricks and construct a wall. Your career in construction starts here.
Carpentry Join us in our carpentry workshop and get stuck in with carpentry. You'll be able to have a go at constructing a 3D wooden puzzle, fit a door hinge, and learn how the roof on your house was built.
Plumbing Bend pipes and connect the water supply! You'll be able to see what it takes to bring drinking water and central heating into our homes.
Paint & Decorating During our Painting & Decorating taster session you will get the chance to try your hand at some basic decorative paint effects such as Rag Rolling and Sponge Stippling.
Electrical Become an electrician. In this session you will have a go at wiring up simple circuits, like the ones you would find in your home, using industrial standard tools and techniques. For all construction taster sessions, you need to bring in the following: Old clothes and any protective clothing you may have (overalls, steel toecap boots, goggles, workshop gloves etc). If you do not have steel toecap boots, please wear sturdy footwear.
ENGINEERING & MOTOR VEHICLE Engineering During our Engineering session you'll be able to have a guided tour of our fully functioning engineering workshop. You’ll be able to see all the machinery and understand its use. Take a look at our new and improved welding bays, giving you a real insight into Engineering. Motor Vehicle If you've got a passion for cars and bikes and you are interested in vehicle technology, then you'll love our modern motor vehicle training centre. Come and have a tour of the workshops and try your hand at building an engine.
ENGLISH & MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES A-Level English Have you ever wondered why some songs are so catchy and memorable? Perhaps it’s the poetry of musical lyrics! During this taster we'll look at the use of the English Language in song lyrics.
A-Level French Le français est super! French is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and will improve your employment prospects if you want to work internationally. Brush up on your French vocabulary and join in with fun French word games.
A-Level Spanish Bienvenido! Take your Spanish to the next level through role play and word games, all about travelling and working in Spain and South America.
HAIR & BEAUTY Hair Have you always fancied being a hairstylist? Well, here’s your chance. You'll be able to design and create a hair-up style on a tuition head during our hair taster session. Beauty Do you have a caring nature and enjoy helping others feel good about themselves? Learning the basic beauty techniques in filing, painting and hand massage, will set you well on your way. Make-up Master the art of blending and creating the perfect smokey eye and experiment with different tools and products to discover the industry secrets. Our taster session will also introduce you to the face painting world and help you learn techniques and skills to create a design using brushes, sponges, stencils, and glitter.
HUMANITIES A-Level Sociology During the Sociology taster session you'll explore the reasons why girls seem to perform better than boys at school. A-Level Geography Have you ever wanted to make sense of the world and understand how humans and the earth interact? This interactive session will scratch the surface on this fascinating subject. A-Level History During this taster session we will transport you back 600 years to lift the lid on how medieval society worked in England.
A-Level Politics During our taster session you will get involved with an interactive quiz looking at the landscape of UK Government and Politics.
IT & COMPUTING Information Technology During our taster session you'll be able to fully immerse yourself in the virtual world as you experience our VR demonstration. We'll also have Xbox Kinect and Xbox One games competitions for you to try.
MATHEMATICS A-Level Maths Maths is fun! No, really, it is! During our maths taster we'll show you a few ‘magical tricks’ and ‘golden rules’ that will help you with tricky maths calculations.
MEDIA & FILM A-Level Media The media surrounds our lives like the air around us through which its digital signals pulsate! This session will guide you across the media landscape that we will be studying on the course. Discover how much you are paying for your ‘free’ social networking life. Ever wondered what Donald Trump and Homer Simpson have in common? Find out as we analyse a newspaper front page. Are Beyoncé's music videos just pop or is there a hidden message? It’s all in the Media Studies taster session.
A-Level Film Love films? Whether you watch them in the cinema or on Netflix, this session will give you an overview of some of the classic films – past and present – that you’ll be studying on this course. Ever wondered why the world is in love with Hollywood or what movies are great for that first date? Be there and find out. There will be a chance to show-what-you know as we identify various camera shots and angles used to construct movies and tell the stories we love.
MUSIC Music During our Music taster, we'll discuss the concept of music. We'll explore the skills you need to listen to music in terms of playing and producing. You'll also be able to play and sing in our recording booth. Please bring headphones with you.
PUBLIC SERVICES Public Services You’ll find out what it’s really like to be part of the Public Services as we’ll get you in formation to perform a basic drill and test out your tent building skills.
SCIENCE A-Level Biology Can we use Ecstasy to treat depression? During this taster we will explore the effect that this drug can have on the brain and whether it can be used to help people suffering with depression. A-Level Chemistry Chill out with an interactive Chemistry session all about reactions that take in heat and energy. You will also be able to design your own product based on the reactions you perform. A-Level Physics During our Physics taster you’ll get involved with interactive demonstration of how physics is used in real life.
A-Level Psychology Your brain is the most powerful instrument you own. During the Psychology taster session you will learn more about your brain and how your brain works. You will see biological features and other ways of thinking about ‘your mind’. Time will be spent on memory theories and approaches to understanding recall.
BTEC Science Ever wondered about the dyes and pigments found in food? Come to an interactive food science session to find out about the colourings used in everyday foods.
SPORT & FITNESS A-Level PE Bringing anatomy to life! Join us for a live dissection of organs to expand your comprehension of the complexity of the human body. These practices are a regular occurrence while studying the anatomy unit of A-Level PE.
Sport During our Sports taster, we'll put you through your paces with fitness testing in our gym. Sports kit and trainers are essential!
TRAVEL & TOURISM Travel During our Travel & Tourism taster, we'll give you a flying visit around the world. You'll get an idea of the types of career you can have in the travel industry, take part in flight demonstrations, and put your holiday knowledge to the test with our guess the destination game.
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