Lloyds Banking Group – Core 21

New partnership with Lloyds Banking Group strengthens students’ employability skills. The Challenge Calderdale College looked to provide students with core employability skills sought by local employers and to demonstrate the importance of work experience, in order to raise aspirations and boost motivation and progress. The College had also identified potential future employees for Lloyds Banking Group and aimed to support …

JULIAN GLOVER, CHAIR OF NATIONAL PARKS, VISITS THE COLLEGE TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF THE SOUTH PENNINES.

Julian Glover joined top bosses from Northern Rail, Yorkshire Water, Heritage Lottery Fund Yorkshire & Humber and local councils on Friday 15th February at Calderdale College to discuss the establishment of a national recognition for the South Pennines. The South Pennines are the only upland landscape in England which have not been provided statutory protection until now. However, Pennine Prospects, …

In the hot seat… Jacob Stokes

We caught up with our former computing student Jacob Stokes to discuss what he has been up to since studying at Calderdale College. Jacob is now studying for a BA in Game Design at Teesside University. Q. Tell us a bit about what you’ve been up to since leaving the College: A. Since leaving college, I’ve been studying Computer Games …

Recording Studio

Our newly refurbished recording studios are fitted with the latest music technology, including a brand-new mixing desk and the latest Macs, with production and audio mastering software such as Ableton, Logic and Protools.

Cinema & Exhibition Area

This multifunctional space is used for exhibitions, showcasing student content and performances and also hosting a variety of events with our employers and partners.

Games and Web Design Suite

According to the latest Global Games Market report from market intelligence firm Newzoo in 2018 a base of 2.3 billion gamers worldwide will spend a total of $137.9 billion dollars (£108 billion) on games. 50% of this gaming will be on mobile devices split 80% on smartphones and 20% on tablets. 25% of gaming will be on consoles and 25% …

Covea Insurance Innovation Lab

A recent government report estimates that 85% of the assets of UK businesses are in a digital format. When this is considered against data showing that the average business receives 80 cyber-attacks each year, one-third of which breach security, it is clear cyber security is crucial to anyone using internet-connected systems. Calderdale College students study all aspects of this vital …

Photography / Media Capture

We have a wide range of on-campus photography facilities to support you during your course. The facilities and equipment we have available are: iMac Computers Adobe Software Canon 750D Cameras Product Photography Tents DJI Phantom Drone Green Screen Tripods Camera Dolly Macro Lens Wide Angle Lens Lastolite Hilite backgrounds Continuous Lighting Strobe Lighting WACOM tablets A range of cameras are …

Art & Design Facilities

Our Art & Design Studios are equipped to allow you to explore a wide range of techniques and processes enabling you to decide on the area for your future career. The courses are delivered through project based learning allowing you to explore different areas such as graphic design, illustration, animation, fashion and textiles, 3D Design and fine art. All projects …