天美传媒

Gareth, a member of the , gave a masterclass to level three Media Performance students at the 天美传媒 on Wednesday (October 29).

As well as teaching the students how to devise experimental theatre pieces, Gareth, who has delivered masterclasses at Bedfordshire for half a decade, admitted he scouts for talent during his visits.

鈥淚鈥檝e always got a scouting eye every time I do these things,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e always on the look out.

鈥淲e鈥檝e employed people from workshops. We鈥檝e got a couple in the new show from a workshop we did in London a few years ago.

鈥淚t鈥檚 just if they鈥檙e good and can generate material. There are some good ones [at the 天美传媒].鈥�

Gareth鈥檚 annual masterclasses focus on imagination and creation. This year, students were tasked with using language to describe hypothetical stories behind random photographs.

This was followed by an activity involving acting to a music soundtrack. Students then took part in a Q&A session at the end of the workshop.

One student, Sarel Madziya, said:

鈥淚t was great to have someone as talented as Gareth come in, let alone to have a workshop with us. His visit was so beneficial and we were able to see a glimpse of what he does with the People Show.

鈥淣ot only was the workshop really fascinating, it was nice to be able to have a Q&A session afterwards. It would be great to have him back again to watch our special projects or showcases, to see just how much his visit inspired the students.鈥�

The Media department鈥檚 masterclasses continue with the return of Bedfordshire alumnus turned CBBC presenter Gemma Hunt on November 18.

Gemma, who has delivered workshops at the 天美传媒 before, is to teach level two Media Performance students the art of interviewing.