Media students at Southampton Solent University Enterprise Centre are going to be given a great opportunity next week, as they are let loose with filming equipment at Cowes Week sailing regatta.
With support from Red Funnel, 16 media students will be gaining real-life work experience as professional suppliers of sports programming alongside the mass of industry experts that can be found at this world famous event.
Thanks to Solent Productions, the university’s dedicated media production centre, the students will have the high spec equipment in their hands ready to capture the action of the week.
This footage will be seens across the world as well as on the event’s official website and broadcast channel (Event TV) which you can view from the screens dotted around the town.
Stuart Quarrie, CEO of Cowes Week Limited, commented, ‘With the support of Red Funnel, we are delighted to have formed this partnership with Solent Productions. It is a great opportunity to develop close ties with the local university and provide opportunities for students to have some valuable hands-on experience’
Stephen Brown, Head of Centre, Solent Productions, added: “We are delighted to get behind Cowes Week – the oldest and largest sailing regatta of its kind. Solent University has a real affinity with yachting, and we are proud that we will be using our best talent and cutting edge equipment to showcase this fantastic event for people to enjoy. As well as the value we can add to this spectacular event, Cowes Week will give some of our students an unparalleled sports broadcasting opportunity.’
