Ben Freeman and Susanne Buck

In a media-saturated world it is getting harder and harder for messages to be heard. Increasingly all sectors (commercial and cultural) are looking beyond the printed page and recorded communication to reach their audience. Industry now demands a new type of practitioner who can communicate in a way that engages all the senses of the audience - people who can integrate objects, text, sound, images and film to create meaning and messages in the environment. Practitioners who are able to work within interdisciplinary teams will lead this emerging field. During the course you will work collaboratively to conceive, develop and deliver immersive public experiences that engage and inform. These projects will be realised in and around the locality of the college - the heart of London. You will be introduced to new methods of research and new ways to interpret and incorporate this research into coherent projects. To realise your projects you will be working collaboratively, enabling outcomes that could never be achieved by an individual. You will leave the course with concrete strategies for getting the most out of this challenging, rewarding and essential approach to creativity.

Ben Freeman combines work as a designer with documentary photography, writing and editing. He has a background in self-initiated design work and frequently takes part in exhibitions and events. All of Ben's work is centered on communication and context. Patrick Swindell is a designer equally at home working with spaces, objects and graphics. He specialises in the design and production of events, installations and exhibitions. His portfolio includes brand installations, traditional exhibitions and cultural events.

With 10 years experience in the museums and heritage industry, Susanne Buck has been Head of Education at the British Music Experience, an interactive museum of rock and pop based inside The O2, London. Susanne has worked at various national museums and temporary exhibitions including the Science Museum, British Museum, Transport Museum, Body Worlds and Tutankhamun. With a degree in Graphic Design and an MA exploring Creative Practices for Narrative Environments, Susanne's expertese lies in education and audience development for both the museum and the corporate sectors.