In February students from multiple subject areas got the chance to visit Disneyland Paris, one of Disney’s major theme parks, to learn more about the company.
The Students from Level 3 Yr2 and Level 4 Graphic Design and Illustration, 3D Design & Architecture, Animation and VFX, TV & Film and Digital Journalism visited the park in early February accompanied by tutors. They stayed in the Explorers hotel and took part in multiple workshops as well as enjoying everything the park has to offer.
Students participated in workshops and onsite projects for a range of outcomes within the pathways that attended. The students were introduced to how the creative industries plays a part in the Disney parks. The information included everything from product and architecture to packaging, advertising and animated outcomes. They were then tasked to go head-to-head to produce a concept for a product or experience at Disneyland Paris that could be pitched to the park to potentially create.
The purpose of the trip was to help enhance the learner experience and outline the employable opportunities available within theme parks for the creative industries. The trip was set up in partnership with ‘Study Experiences’ and provided a fantastic opportunity for the students.
David Dunne, Head of Curriculum (Design, MGA & Media), said “The entire department had an outstanding trip; the lectures were informative and inspiring. The workshop saw the Graphic Design students win over the other departments, a big congrats to the 'Candle product' group with their creative outcomes. This will now become an annual trip with a working project attached to it for each area in Design.”
Grace Jackson, Level 3 Graphic Design & Illustration student, said "I had an amazing time. We were able to mix with the other creative courses whilst learning about the park and how much goes on behind the scenes. There's so much to Disney and what they do at the parks that we could progress into once we leave college. My class didn't want to leave, it was the highlight of the year so far."
