LGK HERITAGE & MEDIA AMBASSADOR AWARD
Our Mission: Preserving Heritage Through Creativity
Empower individuals to explore, celebrate and preserve local heritage through creativity and digital storytelling. In partnership with the Digital Skills Hub, we equip participants with practical media skills, strengthen their sense of identity and belonging, and inspire them to share and safeguard community stories for future generations.
Building Skills, Sharing Stories
Through hands-on experience in filmmaking, photography, interviewing, editing and storytelling, participants develop the skills to capture and share local heritage in creative and meaningful ways. The programme also builds confidence, teamwork, communication and leadership skills, empowering participants to become active heritage ambassadors within their communities.
Recognition
Upon completing the course, participants will receive certified recognition as Heritage Ambassadors and build a portfolio of practical work, supporting future opportunities in education, employment and careers within the media, heritage and creative industries.
Your Journey to Becoming a Heritage Media Ambassador
Your journey begins by exploring local heritage, identity and community stories. Through hands-on training in filmmaking, photography, interviewing, editing and digital storytelling, you’ll develop practical creative skills while building confidence, teamwork and leadership. You’ll then put these skills into action by capturing and sharing meaningful heritage stories, creating a portfolio of work that showcases your achievements. Upon completing the programme, you’ll receive certified recognition as a Heritage Media Ambassador, opening doors to future opportunities in education, media, heritage and the creative industries.
SEBASTAIN
Sebastian is studying A Level Media Studies at Streetly Academy and has completed the Media Heritage Ambassador course. He has a growing interest in media journalism, particularly in how stories are researched, shaped and shared with wider audiences.
“Great course; some really good industry hacks that I’m looking forward to using”
SAM
Sam is studying Level 3 Creative Media at Walsall College and has completed the Media Heritage Ambassador course. He has a strong interest in scriptwriting and enjoys the freedom it gives him to create and shape stories.
“The scriptwriting sessions with Alex were fab; it’s so worthwhile hearing from someone that actually writes scripts.”
TAI
Tai is a Media Student with a strong interest in Creative Film and Production. She took part in LGK workshops at Studio School and successfully completed our Media Heritage Ambassador Award course at Digital Skills Hub, developing her skills in storytelling, media production and heritage-focused content.
“Wow, I really enjoyed the course, and the first one shared industry knowledge with facilitators. I later used my skills to work with LGK on their social media channels, which was also a great experience. “
SEVE
Seve is a Creative Media student with a strong talent in Editing. Seve has successfully completed LGK media workshops and LGK’s Media Heritage Ambassador course at Digital Skills Hub.
“The editting trciks that I now know in Premiere Pro are deffinately not something you ick up from a college course I know love editting even more. “
ROHAN
Rohan is a Creative Media student with strong ambition to become a film director. He participated in LGK workshops and successfully completed LGK’s Media Heritage Ambassador Award at Digital Skills Hub, where he developed skills in visual storytelling, media production and heritage-focused filmmaking.
“This course has made me want to dig deeper into film making I’m even more excited in what the future holds thanks Oli and Alex really good insight.”
JAS
Jas is a Media and Film student with a special interest in film-making and successfully completed our Media Heritage Ambassador Award course at Digital Skills Hub.
“Loved every minute, and Panikos and the team gave us so many filming opportunities after the course. I’m heading straight for the industry; I’m ready. “
BRYAN
Bryan is studying Creative Media Level 3 and recently completed the Media Heritage Ambassador Course with LGK with Queens of the City. He has a strong interest in acting and performance, bringing energy and humour into his creative work.
“Man, the things we learnt were so cool and worth every minute of my time. Thanks, guys.”
MOLLY
Molly is studying A Level Media at Streetly Academy  and completed the Media Heritage Ambassador Course with LGK with Queens of the City. She is passionate about filmmaking and is always looking for opportunities to develop her own short films.
“This is something I am so passionate about, and I can’t wait to use what I learnt in scriptwriting, editing, and camera work on my short films.”
ALEX
Alex is studying a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Media at Walsall College and has completed the Media Heritage Ambassador course. He is particularly interested in filmmaking and cinematography, and enjoys the creative freedom media offers in bringing ideas to life.
“I love the camera skills I picked up from this course and the frames and scenes we used to make it realistic. Thanks, Oli. Thanks, Alex. Also enjoyed the opportunity to work with LGK afterwards to produce some of their promo vids.”
GRACE
Grace is studying Creative Media Level 3 at Studio School and has completed the Media Heritage Ambassador course. She has a strong passion for photography and graphic design and has always been drawn to creative expression.
“The tutors were patient and explained things well wanted to learn more and could have done with a few more days really enjoyed the course. “
OLLY
Olly is studying Creative Media Level 3 at Studio School and completed the Media Heritage Ambassador course. He enjoys developing ideas and turning them into creative media projects, with a particular interest in storytelling.
“I love fiction and creative storytelling. Thanks for giving me tips on how to add the excitement my stories need when pulling together my scripts.”
NADIA
Nadia is studying a Level 3 BTEC in Creative Media at Walsall College and completed the Media Heritage Ambassador course . She has a strong interest in filmmaking and enjoys using media to tell meaningful stories.
“I loved this course; my only issue is I wanted more, but I learned a lot of hacks that I’m so excited to use.”
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