Focus Training Academy
How We Help Aspiring Students
We believe in investing in young people by helping them develop their skills and creative visions within the Media Industry.
this year’s academy period is finished
The Focus Training Academy
Originally created in 2018, the Focus Training Academy has been assisting aspiring students considering a career in the Media Industry whilst studying Media at the A-Level or Level 3 equivalent with valuable training and practical experience working in a commercial environment.
Students through their time at the Academy learn a wide range of practical and technical skills, both in a studio-based environment and on projects which take them into the field.
To give our students an extensive variety of options dependent on their passions in the industry, this exciting opportunity provides specialist skills in the following sectors of commercial work:
Studio Workflow,
File Management & Storage
Photo & Video
Editing Software
Photo & Video
Colour Correction
Video Image
Stabilisation
Sound And
Audio Mixing
Website Creation
& Management
Extensive Range of
Commercial Photography
Product & Project
Export Formats
Secure File Transfer
Methods & Protocols
Video Streaming
& Management
Students who are interested in elevated and aerial imaging may be invited to enroll on projects within our own Aerial Filming Unit – Sky Pictures.
Training within this part of the Academy provides students with advanced creative skills on the planning and acquisition of imagery, but most importantly the technical and legal compliance required during the planning of a project.
Training Academy Placements
Placements for the Focus Training Academy are available via invitiation only from our registered list of Educational Establishments, and are currently reserved for students who area studying in the South Devon Region.
Previous Focus Students
Eliot Ely
STUDENT TRAINING: 2022
Current Media Student at Kingsbridge Community College
During his time in the Academy, Eliot has been involved in the media acquisition of two extensive commercial projects showcasing the area of South Devon, as well as drone flight operations. His creative eye and technical photographic skills were pushed to capture a comprehensive set of still photographs for multiple use in many website and digital media products.
Anna Potgieter
STUDENT TRAINING: 2019 – 2021
Recent Media Student at Kingsbridge Community College
During her time in the Academy, Anna has been involved in most of the creative subjects as well as being involved in field operations and working on commercial projects. Her most ambitious and creative project was to assist in the production of the Dartmouth Museum Mayflower AV Exhibition and personally direct this project.
Anna graduated with a Distinction for her amazing achievements.
Want to Get Started?
Get in touch to find out how your project can help our students.
