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Local student Sophie Stacey from Harlow College has won Media BTEC Student of the Year at the National BTEC Awards, held in London on 3rd July 2014. The ceremony was held in recognition of the nearly one million students around the country who are studying BTEC qualifications this year. Pearson, who own Edexcel, the awarding body for BTECs, received over 1000 nominations across the 20 award categories for this year’s Awards.

Now in their fourth year, the Awards were hosted by DJ and Presenter Jameela Jamil, at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London. The attendees (who included the winning students, teachers, and leaders in education) also heard from philanthropist and presenter, Katie Piper, and were treated to a dance performance from BTEC students.

Ahead of the Awards Ceremony, the winners, their family, friends and nominators attended a Parliamentary reception in the House of Lords, hosted by Government Education Spokesperson Baroness Sharp.

Nominated by her tutor Lorraine Love, Sophie switched to the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at Harlow College after realising her AS levels were not giving her the practical experience in film making that she wanted. She is set to achieve a triple-starred distinction and has been accepted by Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication to study for a degree in Digital Film Production.

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this was another media students work

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Harlow College Journalism & Media Showcase

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Costa Advert (BTEC MEDIA/JOURNALISM, HARLOW COLLEGE)

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"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

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this is an example of a students media work

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Harlow College Journalism & Media Showcase

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Monster Advert 2012 (BTEC MEDIA/JOURNALISM, HARLOW COLLEGE)

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"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

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this is Ed Miliband going to Harlow college and media students interviewing him

Harlow College hosted a second visit from Ed Miliband on Wednesday 12 November. After being welcomed to the College by Principal Karen Spencer, trainee journalists from the College were given the chance to meet the leader of the Labour Party for an informal interview session. He faced some tough questions on topics that included tuition fees, unemployment amongst young people, engaging with voters and how he deals with the pressure of leadership.

Tom Powter, 21, is currently studying for his NCTJ Fast-Track Diploma at Harlow’s prestigious journalism centre, celebrating its 50th anniversary and which counts Alan Rusbridger, Piers Morgan, Mike Wooldridge and Jeremy Clarkson amongst its alumni. Tom said: “Meeting and interviewing Mr Miliband was a fantastic opportunity for me as a trainee reporter.”

“I felt the college set up the day excellently and it gave us an amazing insight into the dizzying world of political journalism.”

Rebecca Cushway, 25, a journalism student who asked a question in the Q&A, said: “Having Ed Miliband visit the college was something really special.

“Never did I think I would get to question the leader of the opposition so early on in my journalism career.”

In a question and answer session with students, staff and invited guests, Mr Miliband spoke about issues such as housing improving the NHS, vocational training and apprenticeships. Afterwards, journalism and media students benefited from watching BBC political editor Nick Robinson film an interview with Mr Miliband in the College’s brand new Media and Journalism Centre. Mr Robinson spoke at length to students and answered questions about his work at the BBC.

This has been a busy year for Harlow College, having previously hosted a visit from Prime Minister David Cameron earlier in May 2014. Neil Silver, course leader for HE Journalism and Media Department said of the visit “This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to experience life in the fast lane, covering live news by interviewing a high-profile public figure and then writing a news story afterwards – this is what journalism is all about”.

Karen Spencer, Principal said: “I’m very proud of our students who proved they have the skills and qualities to hold their own with a senior politician. Our School of Journalism is celebrating 50 years this year, and so it has been a fantastic opportunity for them to welcome both the PM and leader of HM Opposition to Harlow College.”

Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Labour Party, said:

“It was a real privilege to visit Harlow College again and speak to such switched on, inspiring students. I had several press interviews but some of the most challenging and interesting questions came from the journalism students - I’m sure they will go far. It’s great to see colleges like this working so well to give our young people the skills and aspiration they need to achieve their potential.”

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Labour Leader Makes a Return Visit

Harlow College hosted a second visit from Ed Miliband on Wednesday 12 November. After being welcomed to the College by Principal Karen Spencer, trainee journalists from the College were given the chance to meet the leader of the Labour Party for an informal interview session. He faced some tough questions on topics that included tuition fees, unemployment amongst young people, engaging with voters and how he deals with the pressure of leadership.

Tom Powter, 21, is currently studying for his NCTJ Fast-Track Diploma at Harlow's prestigious journalism centre, celebrating its 50 th anniversary and which counts Alan Rusbridger, Piers Morgan, Mike Wooldridge and Jeremy Clarkson amongst its alumni. Tom said: "Meeting and interviewing Mr Miliband was a fantastic opportunity for me as a trainee reporter."

"I felt the college set up the day excellently and it gave us an amazing insight into the dizzying world of political journalism."

Rebecca Cushway, 25, a journalism student who asked a question in the Q&A, said: "Having Ed Miliband visit the college was something really special.

"Never did I think I would get to question the leader of the opposition so early on in my journalism career."

In a question and answer session with students, staff and invited guests, Mr Miliband spoke about issues such as housing improving the NHS, vocational training and apprenticeships. Afterwards, journalism and media students benefited from watching BBC political editor Nick Robinson film an interview with Mr Miliband in the College's brand new Media and Journalism Centre. Mr Robinson spoke at length to students and answered questions about his work at the BBC.

This has been a busy year for Harlow College, having previously hosted a visit from Prime Minister David Cameron earlier in May 2014. Neil Silver, course leader for HE Journalism and Media Department said of the visit "This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to experience life in the fast lane, covering live news by interviewing a high-profile public figure and then writing a news story afterwards - this is what journalism is all about".

Karen Spencer, Principal said: "I'm very proud of our students who proved they have the skills and qualities to hold their own with a senior politician. Our School of Journalism is celebrating 50 years this year, and so it has been a fantastic opportunity for them to welcome both the PM and leader of HM Opposition to Harlow College."

Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Labour Party, said:

"It was a real privilege to visit Harlow College again and speak to such switched on, inspiring students. I had several press interviews but some of the most challenging and interesting questions came from the journalism students - I'm sure they will go far. It's great to see colleges like this working so well to give our young people the skills and aspiration they need to achieve their potential."
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Labour Leader Makes a Return Visit Harlow College hosted a second visit from Ed Miliband on Wednesday 12 November. After being welcomed to the College by Principal Karen Spencer, trainee journalists from the College were given the chance to meet the leader of the Labour Party for an informal interview session.

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this is the harlow college website

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Harlow College is a highly successful College of Further Education in Essex, United Kingdom. Its Principal and Chief Executive is Karen Spencer.

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this is another example of a students work level 3 creative media production

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Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (are made of this) (High Quality)

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this is a example of a students work in level 3 creative media production

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TLC- Hat 2 Da Back Music Video (Harlow College Creative Media)

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Unit 29: Music Video Production BTEC Level 3 in Creative Media Production 2013-2014 Harlow College Content: For educational purposes only Production team do not take any rights for the music used in this video

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this was created by the media department last year