Media Production
Delve into the inspiring works of our students from the Media Production department.
Student work
Find out more about our students' projects from the Media Production department.
Les Moustaches De Paris - Matilda Camp
Les Moustaches de Paris (‘The Whiskers of Paris’) follows a ginger cat navigating Paris at dawn, growing increasingly irritated by the bustle of humans. After a frustrating morning, he retreats home, only to re-emerge at night when the city is quiet and human presence fades. The animation offers a feline perspective on the city, revealing details often missed by people. This project was entirely hand-drawn and animated frame-by- frame. The project draws inspiration from Levatete’s Parisian Cat animations, classic animated Disney films such as ‘The Aristocrats’ and the beautiful artistry of Studio Ghibli. Les Moustaches de Paris is a piece of artistic expression and exploration into animation.
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Moulsecoomb: Tragedy, Reputation, Reality - Cecilia Siyuan Yang, Zoey Zhengyi Song, Millie Wyatt, Leah Yik and Sze Lee
A sense of community is one of the joys of human existence. Finding comfort and connecting with those around you provides a sense of pride and solace that some may find necessary in the face of adversity. This is true for those in Moulsecoomb, Brighton. On the 9th of October 1986, two girls living in Moulsecoomb—Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway —were brutally murdered by Russell Bishop in Wild Park. Despite the perpetrator coming from elsewhere in Brighton, the people of Moulsecoomb were haunted by the negative reputation created by the tragedy. Challenged, dangerous, and poor were words associated with Moulsecoomb across many generations. Through a series of interviews, the documentary uncovers the reality of the area. From community-led initiatives within schools, pubs, and residents, the people of Moulsecoomb show the importance of community when dealing with tragedy, and fighting against stigma.
What Makes a Woman - Iris Ma
The construction of female imagery is deeply embedded in the visual narratives of mainstream media, particularly in film, television and advertising. Women are repeatedly portrayed as passive, voiceless and subject to the gaze, serving male visual pleasure rather than driving the narrative. Such repetition reinforces stereotypes and gender norms. This project provokes and confronts these representations by reconfiguring female identity and establishing alternative visual narratives where women are producers of meaning. What Makes a Woman questions the traditional construction of female identity: can women only be defined by mainstream visual culture, or do richer, more open possibilities of expression exist?
Becoming - Rebekah Stewart
This project explores the quiet power of Black femininity through the metaphor of metamorphosis. Like the butterfly, each image represents a stage of becoming, from stillness and concealment to radiant emergence. The series unfolds as a visual poem, weaving silk, florals, and winged forms with refined styling and soft light to create tender and commanding portraits. Drawing on Afro- Caribbean symbolism and high-fashion editorial aesthetics, the work reimagines Black womanhood not as a fixed identity, but as something fluid, regal, and constantly evolving. Each photograph is more than an image; it is an offering—intimate, reflective, and unapologetically seen. Vulnerability is celebrated as a source of strength, and transformation is rendered as both sacred and continuous. In a visual culture that often silences softness, Becoming restores it as a powerful force. Designed for a high-end gallery, the series invites viewers into a suspended moment, where evolution is beauty, and beauty becomes liberation.
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The Canine Justice Chronicles - Ruth Holroyd
Hosted by Ruth Holroyd and Peter O’Brien, The Canine Justice Chronicles is a podcast made by dog people, for dog people. Through the stories of several rescue dogs, we explore what could have been different if better choices had been made to advocate their individual needs. Each story relates to a wider theme of canine culture and Breed Specific Legislation. We want to change the narrative around dog ownership in the UK, making a shift from potentially harmful legislation to responsible ownership practices and licensing. Let’s learn, grow and do better together, so that we can live happily and safely alongside happy dogs.
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Digital Disconnection - Amelia Storey
For my project, I aim to explore how technology influences our lives through manipulation staged photography and street photography. I am interested in how digital tools, such as photoshop and AI software can be used to alter images in ways that challenge our understanding of reality and truth. By creating staged scenes and then digitally enhancing or distorting them, I hope to question how reliant we have become on technology and not only in our daily routines, but also in shaping our identities and the world around us. The project will examine themes such as screen addiction, surveillance and the blending of digital and physical realities. I want viewers to reflect on the blurred line between what is real and what is constructed. Ultimately, my aim is to use visual storytelling and manipulation techniques to raise awareness of the pervasive and often unnoticed influence of technology on our perceptions, behaviours and relationships.
Within the Smile - Wai Ki Chan
Smiling is part of human nature, but why do people sometimes choose to hide their emotions? Is this ‘disguise’ intended to meet the expectations of others and society or is it just a way to protect and cover up their own vulnerabilities? With that, in this project, through exploring the clown's inner world, the truth behind every smile emerged.
