Welcome to our Open Experience Day
We can't wait to welcome you to the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries.
Parents and supporters talk
We host two parent and supporter talks to coincide with the applicant course activity sessions: 10.30am - 12.00pm and 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Talks are located in the Eldon Building (PO1 2DJ), Map Reference 32.
Course sessions
Search for your Open Experience Day course session below to see more information, including the time and location of the session. As well as the course sessions, optional tours of our state of the art facilities are offered on the hour and half past the hour. Please speak to a member of staff in Eldon Building who will be happy to provide you with more information.
Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries course sessions
Session details
10.30am-12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map reference: 32
Join us in our interactive workshop where we will explore animation techniques, using industry standard animation software like Maya and TVPaint. You will get hands on in creating a simple animation and find out more about the course, interacting with our academics where you will be able to ask any questions you have.
Session details
10.30am-1.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map reference: 32
Join us for a fun and informative session in which we discover the detail of what life & study at Portsmouth School of Architecture will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a short talk exploring the program, its module and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program’s distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning. After we will test out our design studios and discover the wonders of architecture & interior architecture through teamwork and model making.
Staff from the School of Architecture will be on hand to assist you as you create a beautiful design model you will want to keep and share their knowledge of architecture and interior design. There will be an opportunity to explore our Three-D workshop see what is on offer and collect some key elements that we will use in our active making session. The sessions will be supported by staff and students.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Meet some of our course team and students for an interactive session using our animation, modelling and VFX software. Try out some digital sculpting, used to create iconic characters and creatures in both film and games, and have a go at making your own animation shots.
This will give you not only a taster of what it is like to work here as a CAVE student at the University of Portsmouth but hands on experience with our bespoke software and equipment. You will be assisted by our current students who will be there to answer any questions about the course and their experiences at Portsmouth.
Session details
1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Join us as we dive into our computer games courses and start your journey as a game artist. During our workshop you will have hands-on experience with industry-standard game art tools, learning how to sculpt in 3D with ZBrush with our teaching staff in this exciting levelling up experience.
Session details
1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Join us as we dive into our computer games courses and look to build a working game. As Game designers we will be exploring game design documents, ideas, pitches, and writing creative stories.
From these tools you will start to understand the fundamentals of game design, join us as we get some hands-on experience with Twine, an interactive narrative game design tool that makes it quick and easy to turn your stories into games.
Session details
1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Join us as we dive into our computer games courses and look to build a working game. Get hands on with Unreal Engine 5 and explore the possibilities to fix certain aspects of a video game, using industry standard software you will jump into real world game development problems and work with our teaching staff to understand them in this exciting, levelling up experience.
Session details
1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Join us as we dive into our computer games courses and look to build a working game. Get hands on with Unreal Engine 5 and explore the possibilities to fix certain aspects of a video game, using industry standard software you will jump into real world game development problems and work with our teaching staff to understand them in this exciting, levelling up experience.
Session details
10.30am -12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
This hands-on session, run by academic staff from the Creative Computing team, will ask you to design a computational solution to a real-world creative problem. Working together, we will review various approaches using both hardware and software before finalising a simple functional prototype.
We are aware that applicants have diverse backgrounds and prior knowledge; no experience with specific platforms or languages is necessary, and templates and examples will be provided.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre
Map Reference: 31
An overview of visual storytelling through the lens of Screenwriting, with former Script Editor and BA Screenwriting Course Leader, Jane Steventon. This session will see you creating loglines, setting up structures and beginning your short film screenplay.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre
Map Reference: 31
An overview of visual storytelling through the lens of Screenwriting, with former Script Editor and BA Screenwriting Course Leader, Jane Steventon. This session will see you creating loglines, setting up structures and beginning your short film screenplay.
Session details
1.30pm -3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
BioDesign: Crafting the Future with Bioplastics
Join us on April 20th for an exciting Workshop hosted by Lara Torres and Vici Jowett. Dive into a practical workshop dedicated to exploring the boundless possibilities of biomaterials for your fashion and textiles projects. During this immersive workshop, you'll have the unique opportunity to engage in hands-on experimentation with biomaterials. Get ready to roll up your sleeves as you'll be asked to cook up your very own fashion materials! With the guidance of Lara and Vici, you'll experiment with recipes to create a stunning range of colourways for biomaterial embellishments. Don't worry if you're new to the world of biomaterials – no previous experience is needed. This workshop is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned fashion designer or simply curious about sustainable materials, this workshop promises to inspire and ignite your creativity. Join us for a morning of exploration, experimentation, and creativity. Take home your unique biomaterial creations and embark on a journey towards sustainable fashion innovation.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Join us for a three part workshop where we turn into fashion detectives and examine garments on our backs by asking who made these, what is the material, where were they made and what is it like to work in these places. From here we will move on to the supply chain game, find out about linear versus circular business models for fashion and make your own circular economy pitch.
Finally we look for inspiration and write a fashion love story. Did you know the most sustainable garment is the one already in your wardrobe? Share your story or write a social content article about a piece of clothing you already own that means a lot to you. Film it, Photograph it, write it and give yourself a sense of where our course can take you.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
or
1.30pm - 3.00pm
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
From practical hands on experience to exploring the fundementals, join us as we start the with the magic of screenwriting. Learn how to pitch and deliver a short film storyline in this speedy and creative session. Afterwards we will head into our studio alongside current students and our technical team to work on a storyboarded film and sound recording session.
For the afternoon join our teaching staff in a development session focusing on the directors role in film and television, then use these skills as you use our camera and sound recording equipment including using Arri Alexa either in front of the camera or behind it to complete your action packed day.
Session details
1.30pm-3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Join us for an exploration into film and media, our teaching staff will guide you through our courses to understand the fundamentals and impact of them, not only at the University but the wider world.
From taking your passion and turning it into a career to understanding how media can influence the world we live in. After the session, you will also be able to speak with current students and ask them about their experiences on their courses.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre
Map Reference: 31
Join us in this session activity where you will meet members of the Global Communication and Media course team, to provide an overview of this exciting dual degree course.
From here you will experience the interdisciplinary nature of the course by joining one of the following experiential sessions in Creative Writing, Journalism or Film Production.
Session details
1.30pm -3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
First we’ll be looking at a few design processes and techniques such as - Idea creation, storyboarding, planning, testing, layout, selecting type, image and paper stock. We will then be making an “infinity card” from coloured paper. We will add our own 4 stage message and will trace and draw freehand onto the paper or use stencils. We will trim these squares to size and glue them together in a particular sequence. We will then film the infinity card and upload to a “padlet” using a QR code.
If you didn't already attend an open day we'll show you our course presentation and arrange a tour of the building
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Join us as we explore the portrait in a variety of different media. Our session will kick off with a mini-lecture to introduce the portrait and you will engage in different exercises including the utilisation of illustration media to produce engaging images.
The workshop will introduce you to some of the dynamic approaches of our illustration course by breaking down conventional thinking and pushing your personal artistic boundaries to produce the unexpected.
Session details
10.30am - 1.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Join us for a fun and informative session in which we discover the detail of what life & study at Portsmouth School of Architecture will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a short talk exploring the program, its module and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program’s distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.
After we will test out our design studios and discover the wonders of architecture & interior architecture through teamwork and model making. Staff from the School of Architecture will be on hand to assist you as you create a beautiful design model you will want to keep and share their knowledge of architecture and interior design. There will be an opportunity to explore our Three-D workshop see what is on offer and collect some key elements that we will use in our active making session.
The sessions will be supported by staff and students.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre
Map Reference: 31
Meet members of the Journalism team, who will provide an introduction to the course. There will be a small group discussion-based workshop looking at stories in the news, news values and/or ethical issues, etc.
If numbers and the weather are appropriate, applicants could be accompanied to Guildhall Walk/Square to try and identify potential local stories.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre
Map Reference: 31
Meet members of the Journalism team, who will provide an introduction to the course. There will be a small group discussion-based workshop looking at stories in the news, news values and/or ethical issues, etc.
If numbers and the weather are appropriate, applicants could be accompanied to Guildhall Walk/Square to try and identify potential local stories.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre
Map Reference: 31
Meet members of the Journalism team, who will provide an introduction to the course. There will be a small group discussion-based workshop looking at stories in the news, news values and/or ethical issues, etc.
If numbers and the weather are appropriate, applicants could be accompanied to Guildhall Walk/Square to try and identify potential local stories.
Session details
1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Join us for a exploration into film and media, our teaching staff will guide you through our courses to understand the fundamentals and impact of them, not only at the University but the wider world.
From taking your passion and turning it into a career to understanding how media can influence the world we live in. After the session you will also be able to speak with current students and ask them about their experiences on their courses.
Session details
1.30pm -3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Join us for an exploration into film and media, our teaching staff will guide you through our courses to understand the fundamentals and impact of them, not only at the University but the wider world.
From taking your passion and turning it into a career to understanding how media can influence the world we live in. After the session, you will also be able to speak with current students and ask them about their experiences on their courses.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Come and explore our brand new cutting edge recording studio complex in the heart of our creative building, from our fully immersive Dobly ATMOS Studio to individual sound editing booths.
Take part in our hands on mixing workshop using our Neve Genesys Black mixing console. After the workshop join our teaching staff in a question and answer session relating to the course.
Session details
1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Join current photography students and staff for a workshop in the Photographic Studio and B&W darkroom. You will have hands on with large format cameras, experiencing our flash studios and experiment with direct positive paper in the darkrooms. You will be exploring portraiture in the studio, photographing directly on postcard size paper and develop these outcomes in the darkroom.
A fantastic opportunity to experience the fully analogue side of photography and having an understanding of the technical history that underpins all modern developments in photography. You will also have the opportunity to meet students and staff and find out more about the course and facilities.
Session details
10.30am -12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Join us for a Post-Production taster session, taking media through the editing, colour grading, VFX and sound design process. You'll experience our post facilities, meet some of the post-production staff team, work with specialist software and witness the progression of your camera media as it embarks on a journey from production to the cutting room.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre
Map Reference: 31
An overview of visual storytelling through the lens of Screenwriting, with former Script Editor and BA Screenwriting Course Leader, Jane Steventon. This session will see you creating loglines, setting up structures and beginning your short film screenplay.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
White Swan Building
Map Reference: 14
Join us for our interactive taster sessions and take part with members of our staff, in sessions on musical theatre, playwriting, and devised theatre.
These will be held in our excellent studio spaces in the White Swan Building, where you will get a sense of who we are and how we work. You'll work with theoretical concepts and apply them in practical sessions that are both instructive and fun. You will wrap up the session with the chance to answer any questions you may have.
Session details
10.30am - 12.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32
Meet some of our course team and students for an interactive session using our animation, modelling and VFX software. Try out some digital sculpting, used to create iconic characters and creatures in both film and games, and have a go at making your own animation shots.
This will give you not only a taster of what it is like to work here as a CAVE student at the University of Portsmouth but hands on experience with our bespoke software and equipment. You will be assisted by our current students who will be there to answer any questions about the course and their experiences at Portsmouth.