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I came to Northbrook having had very bad experiences elsewhere. However, even if I had not had such experiences, northbrook would...
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Tell us about your overall college experience so far.
I came to Northbrook having had very bad experiences elsewhere. However, even if I had not had such experiences, northbrook would still have stood head and shoulders above any educational experience I have had. There was an environment of mutual respect and the unfaltering mission of our lecturers was to enable us to succeed and excel!
Facilities
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A mac for every student with Sibelius, Logic, East West sample libraries, midi keyboards etc. The Library really stands out though as it is like a fantastic treasure trove with a huge hoard of books on pretty much any aspect of music you care to mention!
I became interested in and was able to think and learn about music in ways I did not know existed.
Student support
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Seperate student support was not needed for me even though I have a learning disability as the lecturers are real human beings rather than distant or unapproacheable as I have encountered elsewhere.
Students' union
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Never needed to use them
Local life
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Lecturers and teaching quality
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This is the real stand out part for me. I did the Music Composition for Film and Media Degree top-up. The lecturers were extremely good. Highly skilled, qualified, real world professionals who have a wealth of knowledge and experience. This they shared with us openly and without hesitation. From composition to production, business to promotion, everything was covered on this course. I only wish I had done my foundation years here! The lecturers went out of their way to enrich us both personally and professionally. We were supported, engaged, enriched, encouraged and enabled to take our work to ever higher levels. Stimulating, meaningful and inspiring debates about all aspects music touches on (film scores and scoring, production, composition, history, anthropology, ethnography, philosophy, science, culture, psychology and political, historical and religious influences on music). I came here having done poorly at school where study was basic, shallow and limited and left with a first class honours degree!
Career prospects
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We had an entire module on enterprise and career development which was extremely useful. We were taught about networking, self promotion, pitching, maximising our web presence and how to present ourselves professionally. At the time of graduating we all had websites which we had designed and built. As budding freelance composers the skills, knowledge and expertise shared with us on this course are invaluable and allowed us to leave as far better composers than when we arrived. As well as learning about the conventions of music in different applications we were very much encouraged to develop our own personal compositional style and individual voice. All this helps you to become more marketable and take control of your own career.
University halls
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Worthing is cheaper than Brighton which is very close and £5.90 return on the train.
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The Prop Making BA hons is a fantastic course. The facilities, projects and knowledge by tutors and technician are second to none....
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The Prop Making BA hons is a fantastic course. The facilities, projects and knowledge by tutors and technician are second to none. I'm really happy with my decision to take this 3 year course. I'm confident the skills I have and continue to acquire will help me find a job in industry. I would recommend this degree to any crafty person who loves making.
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Our tutors and technicians are here everyday, I've never had that contact time before in any education facility. Its great.
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