International Photography Award for Student Andrew West

Posted on October 7, 2013 by RW

Congratulations from the Lincoln School of Media. LSM’s Media Production final year student Andrew West participated in the International Citizen Service (ICS) programme this summer in Honduras and entered its photography competition and won the ‘Civic Participation’ category. Andy’s going to the Houses of Parliament tomorrow to have his photo exhibited with the other winners and has been asked to make a speech in front of the MPs!

Andrew’s winning image was the Feria Day and women’s football tournament in the Lenca community, Los Encinos in Honduras. The photo belongs to Andrew G West and all rights are reserved.

PhotoVoice said: “A perfect example of a moment captured that tells a whole story.” The prize-winning photo and the rest of Andrew’s portfolio can be found here.

From Third Years to Freshers – Our Advice

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Rachel Hagreen

Hello! I’m Rachel Hagreen, a third year Media Production student. This is my first official post as a LSM student blogger, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to hand out a few pieces of advice for first year students studying Media Production or Film and TV, although the advice will almost certainly be useful for any student!

Two years ago if somebody had offered me advice I wouldn’t have bothered reading it because if we’re being totally honest all we care about this week is being a fresher and we tend to put our courses to the back of our mind at least for the first week but here’s my first piece of advice: read this list of advice from fellow third year students and try and take it all in!

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Frequency 13 need volunteers

Posted on September 30, 2013 by RW

Do you want to ‘join the revolution’ and be part of the Frequency 13 team? Two LSM Senior Lecturers, and University of Lincoln alumni, produced this year’s fabulous Frequency trailer to promote Lincoln’s Digital Culture Festival, 18-26 October. David McSherry and Graham Cooper are part of the Frequency 13 team. The fest team said:

We need dynamic, positive and professional volunteers to help at Frequency events during the Festival. Whether you can commit to an evening, a day or the whole festival we would like to hear from you. There are a few positions available for you to apply for. Continue reading →

LincDog Update

Posted on September 27, 2013 by RW

LSM’s first year Anthony Belcher on his blog said “I had fun. I made friends” and from Senior Lecturer and alumnus Graham Cooper:

Photo: Chris Hainstock

I just wanted to report back on LSM’s LincDog freshers’ event, which was all about getting the students to meet each other and work out ways to collaborate creatively with one another.

Just under 300 students across all 3 programmes took part in our day long event, creating 60 second films using their mobile phones, shooting across the city. A huge thanks to all involved. Continue reading →

Freshers make an impact today to produce a ‘short’ for LincDog

Posted on September 25, 2013 by RW

Today it’s LincDog day for all LSM’s freshers. This morning in the Jackson Theatre first years will form groups of 4-5, with each group being allocated a location in the city. The task is to plan, write and shoot a 1 minute video using their mobile phones in the designated locations responding to the brief: MAKING AN IMPACT.

Graham Cooper said the day will run through like this: Continue reading →

LSM’s Sound Theatre: Recording with Robert Hardy

Posted on September 20, 2013 by RW

Actor Robert Hardy records in our super Sound Theatre – after a fire alarm goes off and he mastered some tongue twisters from reading the Magna Carta! Courtesy of Mary Powell we’ve republished an extract of her article from the Good Taste magazine:

2015 is going to be very special. Anniversaries abound, particularly the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215, the Castle restoration will be complete and a series of Magna Carta events are planned throughout the 800th anniversary year. We are also planning Lincolnshire’s Great Exhibition 2015 where the most exciting and rarely seen works of art will be displayed in The Collection, Usher Gallery and Wren Library. However, exciting moments are already happening as I head over to the University of Lincoln to sit in on an unusual sound recording. Lord Cormack, Chairman of the Historic Lincoln Trust has invited the actor Robert Hardy to record the full text of Magna Carta and he has very kindly agreed. The School of Media undoubtedly have some of the best facilities for students and they have volunteered their sound theatre and expertise.

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LSM Awarded BFI Film Academy – again!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by RW

Hurrah! After LSM’s success in partnership with CfBT Education Services, earlier this year, we’ll be hosting the BFI Film Academy programmes over the next two years. It means we can offer young people in the East Midlands hands-on opportunities to learn film production from UK industry experts and access our state-of-the art studios, equipment and technology. Brian Hall, LSM’s Senior Lecturer, will once again take the lead on this project: “Our first programme was a fantastic success, and we are now on the lookout for enthusiastic applicants who can demonstrate a creative aptitude and an excitement for the film industry.”

Apply now! Aspiring movie-makers who’re aged between 16 and 19 and in the region must get applications in by 30 September 2013. Email Robert Pitman at CfBT Education Services for an application form and further details about the BFI Film Academy in Lincoln: rpitman@cfbt.com Continue reading →

Stephen Young on staff at LSM

Posted on September 18, 2013 by RW

BA & MA LSM Graduate

Congratulations to Steve for getting the job of Media Technician (video production) with us. Since his MA in Media Production he’s been freelancing. On and off he worked at the LSM from a learning adviser to editing the collaborative MACE/LSM project ‘Midlands on Film‘ series.

Head of LSM Sarah Barrow: “There were a lot of strong applicants, but our graduate Stephen Young stood out.” He’s only just started – say hello if you see him – and watch this blog for his update on landing a staff job …

‘What Goes Up’ Trailer

Posted on September 15, 2013 by RW

Here’s the official trailer from the makers of ‘What Goes Up’: LSM students’ feature film, which is currently in post-production.

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