Abbey showcase for college media stars

Thirteen South Devon College Foundation Degree students studying creative digital media are filling Torre Abbey with sights and sounds of the future on July 2.

As one of the most exciting groups of students to embark on this creative media course they will be throwing open the doors from 8p to 11pm to the public for an exhibition of their talents entitled “Visuality – Media Through the Eyes of the Future”.

The work will include interactive design, original drama and promotional videos made for Torbay Council to support the bid for a Geopark for the area, work with Paignton Zoo, Torquay United, Plymouth Argyle, University of Plymouth Robotics and the famous Attik Dance company plus many more projects with local firms.

Most of the students will be going on to complete their final degree year at the University of Plymouth. Student Jonathan Palfrey, currently filming at Glastonbury Music Festival, has been selected for BBC Blast and has created work for Torbay Council and lots of other local businesses in the area as part of his course work. His work will be on display.

Fellow student Nicola Wilson has helped local beauticians with her design expertise, Dan Butler and Jonathan Palfrey, will be showing their sports documentary work which has been aired on ITV Westcountry. Stacey Hindom, a year two student has worked with Attik Dance as a photographer and together with Kenneth McKeating they have been official documenters of events for Torbay Council, including the popular Agatha Christie Festival.

James Hewings developed the dynamic www.visualitymediashow.co.uk website, which is highlighting the show which runs until July 4. See also: http://en-gb.facebook.com/visualitymediashow

Emma Whittaker, FdA Creative Digital Media Lecturer, said:

“It has been a really stellar year for creative digital media students here at the college. This showcase that runs until July 4 will be of great interest to all those interested in cutting edge media practice.”

The opening night promises to be a really exciting event with local performers from Creative Torbay sword and tango dancing, local bands plus a Gospel Choir.

Visit www.torre-abbey.org.uk or call 01803 293593