NEW College will be hosting an open day to showcase the wide range of arts -based courses it offers.

Among the courses will be a new course aimed at students looking for careers in the music or media industries.

This will allow students to develop a wide range of skills including sound recording and mixing, video production and performance.

The open day will be on Thursday, August 29, at the Redditch campus, from 2-6pm.

Students will also have the chance to view the facilities for art and media at the college's town centre sites, take part in hands-on demonstrations and discuss their options with staff.

For more details on the event and courses available, call 570020.