Celebrating Black History Month at Confetti

Victoria Van Garret studied Games Development at Confetti and is now working as a Development QA Game Tester. “My favourite part of my course was game theory and concept generation. I love coming up with ideas, researching the market and seeing how I can adapt that idea based around what’s popular within the target audience and the technologies available” said Victoria. Now based in Germany, Victoria works for Ubisoft Blue Byte who are the company behind The Settlers and Anno Online. “I’m working in Quality Assurance on a currently unannounced title. I love it here and it’s beyond my wildest …

Sam Paylor studied a HND in Music Technology and is now an Audio Visual Technician at Confetti. As part of his course, he was able to access Confetti’s huge range of technology equipment and claims this is what has helped him get ahead: “Having the facilities at Confetti to be able to record bands as part of your coursework is great. The studio lessons were really well done. You’d learn the science and facts behind the practical techniques and then get to do them – so that was a really good way of learning!” During his final year studying at …

When Tristan came to Confetti after sixth form, he knew he’d made the right decision. “It felt right from the beginning”, he said. “The facilities, the tutor knowledge, the hands-on and real life experience that’s all geared towards getting you job-ready.“ Tristan studied Audio Visual Recording Technology and graduated in 2012. During his course, he studied a variety of modules,  such as Multimedia Animation Production, Audio Synthesis Technology and Interactive Media. Tristan believes his time at Confetti that got him job-ready. “I specialised in audio visual in my last year, my dissertation was focused on a short film and it …

Confetti FE students brought the year to a close in spectacular style yesterday, as they showcased all their hard work to parents, family and friends. Over 100 people attended the ‘Celebrate’ event, coming to have a look around, talk to students about their work and see first-hand, work across gaming, TV & Film and Music. Phil Myers, Head of Further Education for Confetti, said: “We had such fantastic feedback. Visitors were blown away by the quality of the work.” Colin Huthwaite is a BTEC Level 3 Technical Events student and demonstrated some of his work in Confetti’s Electric Mayhem studio. …

Backed by BBC Introducing, Denzien artist Kagoule have been propelled into the spotlight. Along with Confetti student Lawrence English, Cai Burns and Lucy Hatter make up the trio, all aged at just 18. But don’t be fooled by their youth, their sound is mature with a powerful 90s grunge. The indie trio’s live set will feature heavy guitar sounds and driven drums, creating the ultimate punk and grunge experience. They have quite the reputation for heated and intense performances, guaranteed to get the crowd engaged right from the start. The band have a solid following, playing gigs to huge crowds and …

Next week FE students will celebrate their successes in a demonstration of their work. Between 3-7pm at Confetti on Convent Street in Nottingham, we will show off the brightest and best creative talent that Nottingham has to offer. With everything from music courses to gaming and visual effects on show, the event is not to be missed. The student café will host performance sets whilst others rooms around Confetti will be open to live film screenings, interactive game demonstrations and more. Phil Myers, Head of FE, said: “Our students have worked incredibly hard over the last two years and Celebrate …

Drawing on its extensive Creative Industry contacts; a unique college set bang in the middle of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter, is getting ready to welcome over 60 industry professionals to its annual Industry Week. With top guests from across Music, TV & Film and Gaming; Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies (ICT) students will be treated to talks, workshops and seminars from the likes of Jamal Edwards from SBTV, Radio 1Extra’s Mistajam and award-winning director – Shane Meadows. Running from the 3rd-7th March 2014, the week is the most important in the college’s student calendar; the only one of its kind in …

The Young Creative Awards is now open for all aged 13 to 24 and Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies is proud to be a sponsor of the event. The awards aim to showcase talent within Nottingham and help further the creative industry careers of young people. With this year’s theme being “Nottingham Loves…”, participants are invited to enter a piece of creative work around the subject with judging being held this Spring. We know Confetti students are some of the most talented the city has to offer so we think it’s very important that we get as many of our …

2014 will see Confetti’s record label, Denizen, grow from strength to strength. While you all took a much deserved festive break, Denizen’s artists have been busy working on gigs, promotion and exciting new projects which you can look out for in the coming months. Confetti students have always been great at supporting Denizen and we hope 2014 will be no different. If you want to show your support and catch some great gigs whilst you’re at it, here’s how you can get involved. Thursday 8th January: BUD will be performing at the Jam Café from 10pm onwards. Denizen have some …