Parkside Media Centre

Motion FM launches today! A pop-up radio station devised and run by BA Media Production and Media & Communication students focusing on film and TV and playing a varied mix of music. Find them at motionfmradio.co.uk and show your support at

Looking for unique and locally made xmas presents that don't cost the earth? Visit the Winter Arts Fair at the Moseley Exchange tomorrow 10am-4pm for gifts, cards, decorations and other good by over twenty local artists, including BCC alumni and fair organiser Charlotte Jenkins, current BCU Artist in Residence Jihyun, and collaborative duo Lauren and Liv who make up Pickle Illustration .kim

Are you struggling with money at the moment? BCU students have three funds that they can apply to for financial support:

Financial Assistance Fund: A fund to help students experiencing genuine financial difficulties due to a shortfall in funding. (The Fund cannot help with the payment of tuition fees.) Applications are open to enrolled home and international students studying an undergraduate or postgraduate course. Applicants must fulfil the eligibility criteria and complete the application and assessment process https://buff.ly/3EXbNKa

Emergency Support: The University’s Student Support Team is available to help current students with immediate financial difficulties. Advisers can offer detailed advice and assess what type of emergency support may be appropriate. This may include a referral to the Student Pantry, short-term local travel passes and/or food vouchers, or in exceptional circumstances small monetary awards https://buff.ly/3ErHiKW

DSA Computer Support Fund
This Fund provides financial help to students who are unable to afford the required £200 contribution towards a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) recommended laptop https://buff.ly/3VoLG4n

A.i.R HEADS - BCU Artist in Residence Exhibition, Parkside Atrium, City Centre Campus. Featuring work by .237 .kim

Collaboration with Yoav Hadari + Ruth Hogben + BCU students and staff (including DigiTech’s own Dave Masey and Shah Uddin!)

Applications Close Wednesday! The DigiTech Team have a number of Student Monitor Vacancies which we're looking to fill. These are temporary, paid roles which involve supporting other students in our studio and workshop spaces in the Parkside Building from 5-7pm (term time only). If you'd like to be considered for one of these positions, please send a CV and a covering letter (outlining your technical and interpersonal skills) to DigiTech Manager Steve Waldron at [email protected]. Closing date for applications 2nd November 2022.

Studio shoots can be a lot of fun - but it's all too easy for accidents to happen. New and returning students are requested to brush up on their Health & Safety awareness using our online tool available here: https://buff.ly/3D0hxBT

Studying photography this semester? The Parkside Photography Technicians Moodle has lots of resources to help you, both in the studio and on location. Visit the Parkside Photography Technicians Moodle to find out more... https://buff.ly/3s7Scj3

We're Hiring! The DigiTech Team have a number of Student Monitor Vacancies which we're looking to fill. These are temporary, paid roles which involve supporting other students in our studio and workshop spaces in the Parkside Building from 5-7pm (term time only). If you'd like to be considered for one of these positions, please send a CV and a covering letter (outlining your technical and interpersonal skills) to DigiTech Manager Steve Waldron at [email protected]. Closing date for applications 2nd November 2022.

Set design, lighting design and sound recording are all key skills in studio production - and our 1st year Media Production students are well on the way to learning them, guided by Dan Whitehouse (audio) and Tobie Lang (set and lighting)

'Plane Crazy' in production in Studio A, courtesy of our talented 1st Year BA Media Production students Image credits

Student Success Story: BCU Photography alumnus Herbert Walters is showcasing over 20 years of street photography in his latest exhibition at Medicine Bakery and Gallery in Birmingham. The photographs are of different periods within the black community in both London and Birmingham and have been captured at various events over the last 20 years, including Notting Hill Carnival. Herbert said: “The body of work on display is important to me, because you can see the history in them. I’m really proud to have my exhibition on display during Black History Month." On until end of Dec https://buff.ly/3s24gCr https://buff.ly/3s4SXtg