Why you should continue your studies with Confetti
On Tuesday 10 January we hosted our college to degree progression evening to discuss with our existing students why they should choose Confetti when applying for their degree. In case you missed it, here’s why you should continue your studies with us… Why a career in the Creative Industries? We live in an exciting time where technology informs and supports almost everything we do. As this world expands, the industries that support it grow – offering exciting opportunities for people who choose to make a career within them. At Confetti we continuously follow key market trends to ensure we’re offering …

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Need help with your personal statement?
We’re counting down the days until the UCAS final deadline on Sunday 15 January! Check out our blog daily for the latest advice and handy tips. Hopefully you’ll have started your application by now, but if not - don’t worry, you still have time. It’s really important that you meet the application deadline, otherwise your application will be submitted late and that won't make for a great first impression! We thought we’d help you out with your personal statement, as once this section is out of the way you’re nearly ready to submit. This is your chance to show your …

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Register and be a lifesaver
Throughout the week a ‘Register and Be a Lifesaver volunteer’ will be delivering sessions at Confetti to talk about blood, organ and bone marrow donation. On Wednesday 18 January from 11am – 3pm in the Student Café an Anthony Nolan Trust representative will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. If you’re interested in blood and organ donation, you’ll be able to sign up for the register and start saving lives! If you missed the presentations this week have a look at who Anthony Nolan Trust are and why you should sign up… Who are Anthony Nolan? …

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Look at what we got up to at Christmas
We hope you had a good Christmas and new year because we definitely did here at Confetti. Many of our students went to the Confetti Christmas Nightmare social at Rescue Rooms and had an amazing time. The party couldn’t have happened without our very own talented Level 3 Technical Event students, working hard to plan, organise and bring the event to life! From all the technical & sound requirements to venue dressing and stage design, they turned Rescue Rooms into a Christmassy Nightmare Tim Burton would be proud of! The night was full of awesome music from legendary DJ producer …

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Meet our student ambassador Rowena
From the best place to grab a bite to eat, Nottingham’s coolest bars, to how you can get the best out of your time at Confetti, we’ve got the inside scoop from our student ambassador Rowena below... ROWENA BRETT BSc Television Production Technology My 'go-to' person at Confetti Tough question as they’re all great! But it would have to be Sam Wheatley – we are both geeks when it comes to anything camera and tech related. All of the tutors are extremely easy to approach and will go out of their way to help you. Best bar Das Kino or …

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Get your UCAS application submitted before Christmas
The UCAS deadline for applications is approaching on 15 January 2018, so why not get your application submitted before Christmas. You can then relax and enjoy the holidays knowing you’re one step closer to securing your place at university. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to create an account on UCAS - this is the only way you can apply for uni. The application is broken down into sections to make it easier to complete. UCAS Christmas check list Fill in your details, qualifications and course choices Write a personal statement to demonstrate why you’ll be a good student. Include your reference (unless …

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Top Confetti Moments of 2016
Well what a year it’s been at Confetti! To celebrate an amazing 2016 we asked our students to vote for their Confetti highlights from 2016. So without further ado, let’s have a look at the best moments… Industry Week During the first week of March Confetti had 49 of the UK’s most influential practitioners from Film, TV, Music and Games provide a week of workshops, lectures and masterclasses. Nathan Hird, an FdSc Music Tech student spoke to us about his favourite moments from #IW16: “My best Confetti moment was meeting Mikey Demus at Industry Week! He was one of the coolest …

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Who’s your top Christmas scary movie character?
December is finally here and it's not long until the Confetti Christmas Nightmare so to get you in the mood and give you ideas for fancy dress, we've got our top 5 scary Christmas characters from some iconic films!  Have a look at who we've chosen... via GIPHY Krampus Krampus is a horned creature often described as ‘half-goat, half-demon’ who, during the festive season, punishes children who have been bad. The creature has recently appeared in 'A Christmas Horror Story' where it stalks a family through a winter wonderland as a student documentary becomes a living nightmare. Where’s Santa to slay …

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Film & TV student directs his first short film ‘Catharsis’
Here at Confetti we openly encourage students to work on and get creative with their own projects in their free time. We caught up with second year Film & TV student Jay Martin who has just finished directing his first short film ‘Catharsis’, to find out how it went. Jay, can you give us a brief outline of the plot? J: Catharsis follows the story of Sandra, a thirty something business woman, who, after the loss of her first born child Megan, begins a drug and alcohol fueled decent into her own mind as she desperately tries to relive the lost …

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Confetti Christmas Nightmare Line Up
It’s almost December, we’re half way between Halloween and Christmas, so what better time to get hyped about the Confetti Christmas Nightmare Social! We’ve got the line up ready and we’re super hyped to announce that Ca$h Mun€¥, members of one of Nottingham’s best loved bands D.I.D (Joss and Trev) will be headlining! These guys are so money that they give Dre payday loans, so money that their DVDs are made of solid gold (rendering them completely unplayable). So if you like the most crunk tunes the world has to offer by such artists as R. Kelly, Tupac, Biggie, Nelly, Lil …

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What are your top Confetti moments from 2016?
So, with the year coming to a close, we want to find out YOUR best Confetti moments from 2016! Maybe it was being backstage at Splendour Festival; directing the music video for a breakthrough artist; or even meeting Ian Livingstone, co-founder of iconic games company Games Workshop, at Industry Week. Whatever the moment, we want you to tell us your favourites – all you need to do is fill out the form below with your best highlights!
What did you gain from GameCity Festival?
Picture by Zach Ryall Nottingham’s world-renowned video game festival - GameCity - returned to The National Videogame Arcade on the 26th – 29th October for its 11th edition and it didn’t disappoint! Guest speakers from world-renowned games companies provided an insight into the industry and leading developers showcased their work across the Creative Quarter. The festival not only provided entertainment and knowledge, but also opportunities – from volunteering to networking and we heard directly from our students what they got up to. Callum Hancock, an FdSc Games Technology student had been to the festival before, but this year set out to …

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