Date
Sunday 05 August 2018 -
13:30 to 17:30
Location
British Council Siam

Would you like a taste of studying at a UK university?

Join Teesside University in Bangkok, Thailand for a range of taster sessions, learning from industry professionals on the following internationally-relevant subjects:

  • Design
  • Computer Animation & Visual Effects
  • Cybersecurity

By the end of our taster sessions, you will have a great insight into what studying is like in a UK university.

Find more information on the content of the taster sessions below:

Design - ‘Fashion & Textiles Futures’ – Hosted by Lynne Hugill

At 13.30-14.30 p.m.

The workshop will be based on “The Future of Fashion & Textiles” with a presentation of innovations in this area including wearable technology and smart fabrics. Students will work in groups to develop design concepts around defined target markets and real-life problems. The presentation will focus on the innovations and technologies shaping the future such as:

•  A shirt which allows a deaf person to feel music on their skin

•  Garments which can monitor your health

•  Fabrics grown from living cells rather than animals or able to conduct electricity

Computer Animation & Visual Effects - Hosted by Darren Abbott - (Principal Lecturer - Enterprise & Business Engagement)

At 15.00-16.00 p.m.

Our Computer Animation & Visual Effects courses allow you to develop a broad range of creative and technical skills within our leading-edge facilities, enabling you to make the leap into an exciting and challenging career.

We also have a great reputation within the computer animation and visual effect industry, and are ranked in the top 20 for international animation schools (Animation Career Review 2018).

*This taster session will give you a brief taste of what you can expect when you join one of our programme and an insight into the knowledge and skills you can expect to develop.

Cybersecurity - Hackers, Headlines and Employment - Hosted by Gordon Marshall (Associate Dean - International)

At 16.30-17.30 p.m.

Cybersecurity - Hackers, Headlines and Employment will give you an insight into the world of cybersecurity and a taste of a variety of interesting topics with a snapshot presentation of our first, second and third year student projects.

 

The taster sessions will be held at:

British Council Siam

Book your place now!