Calderdale College has grown its digital creative skills workspace at Dean Clough, a 22-acre business and leisure destination in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
The college has agreed a lease on 12,835 sq ft of workspace on a five-year lease in addition to 2,344 sq ft of space it currently occupies on site for its creative arts foundation and BA degree courses.
The expansion follows a £700,000 funding boost secured from the government.
The new skills hub, known as Mill Studios, will serve students studying film and TV production, design and editing, e-sports and games design. The centre will also include collaborative space for events, exhibitions and engagement with employers.
David Malone, principal and chief executive at Calderdale College, said: “Our students benefit from the vibrant and captivating community at Dean Clough.
“Mill Studios is delivering a digital creative hub that will transform learning in this sector, and bring new courses to Calderdale along with facilities in the engaging environment.”
Jeremy Hall, chairman and managing director of Dean Clough, added: “Our region is fast becoming recognised as the ‘Hollywood of the North’ and Dean Clough has been host to many high-profile TV and film productions already.
“We truly believe that a vibrant and diverse amenity and cultural experience is important in creating the environment that people want to visit and work within. This, alongside the indisputable carbon benefits that the reuse of historic buildings brings for sustainable practice, is fundamental to attracting business occupiers.”
Cushman & Wakefield and Savills are leasing agents; Walker Singleton is the asset manager.
Image from Dean Clough
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