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MEDIA AnD PERFORMInG
ARTS CEnTRE
One of the most recent campus improvements was
the creation of The Costello Theatre foyer, which
comes into its own on performance nights creating
an atmosphere akin to a professional theatre. Those
studying Performing Arts, Production Arts, Music and
Media benefit from many first-class facilities
including:
• Drama and Dance studios
• Performance practice studios
• Performance theatre
• Media editing suite
• Music practice and recording rooms
• Music studio
• Production Workshop
THE ART & DESIGn CEnTRES
An inspiring environment with workshop and studio
spaces equipped with a wealth of specialist
equipment across our range of Art & Design courses.
The Graphic Design and Photography suites benefit
from high specification PCs and are installed with
industry-standard multimedia software, networked to
A3 Laser duplex colour printers. The Arts Centre also
has an exhibition space for the display of current and
ongoing student work.
SCIEnCE LABORATORIES
More than £350,000 has been invested in
laboratories that boast high-tech equipment
including fume cupboards and university-standard
analytical balances. All science laboratories are
equipped with university-standard apparatus for
Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Physics and Applied
Science.
MODERn FOREIGn LAnGUAGES
Language students have dedicated spaces equipped
with headsets and microphones for listening and
speaking activities. Further resources include a digital
TV, pre-recorded language programmes and a
selection of films.
SPORTS
CEnTRE
Our Sports Centre houses
a basketball court and
newly-equipped gym. The
£625,000 All Weather Sports Pitch
is available to the whole college
community, including students opting to
study sport academically or those taking
part in enrichment activities.
vIOLA BEACH CAFé /
CRESCEnT CAFé & STARBUCkS
Grab a Starbucks, read, listen to a band, catch up
with friends or watch TV on the 50-inch plasmas in
these fantastic social spaces. The recently extended
Crescent Café provides freshly-prepared food
including a salad bar, sandwiches, wraps, soups and
other hot foods. Breakfast is available from 8.15am.
Our cashless catering system allows students to pay
for meals using their ID card. Your account can be
topped up online or at one of the top-up machines
in college.
OUTDOOR RECREATIOnAL SPACES
Several outdoor eating and recreational areas are
available where students can relax and even enjoy a
game of table tennis.
REASONS
TO CHOOSE
PRIESTLEY
High academic
standards are
expected across
the college