BCU_DigiTech

BCU Digital Technical Team: Innovation in the Arts and Creative Tech. For news and tutorials, see our blog, social channels and moodles.

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Motion FM launches today! 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 https://t.co/XC2islShN8 and show your support at @motionfm #studentradio #studentv…

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Looking for unique and locally made xmas presents that don't cost the earth? Visit the Winter Arts Fair at Moseley Exchange tomorrow 10-4 for work by over 20 local artists, including BCC alumni and fair organiser Charlotte Jenkins and current BCU Artist in Residence Jihyun

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BCU students struggling with money can apply to the University's three financial support funds for help. For eligibility criteria and full Ts&Cs https://t.co/SfhWPgR44j #bcufinancialsupport #bcustudentsupport #financialassistance #financialassistancefund #hardshipfund

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The DigiTech Team have a number of Student Monitor Vacancies which we're looking to fill. These are temporary, paid roles supporting other students in our studio and workshop spaces 5-7pm (term time only). CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Closing date 2 Nov 22

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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://t.co/bEnQmqlWpU

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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://t.co/gDW4IuRKzg

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We're Hiring! Would you like to work with the DigiTech Team as a Student Monitor? These are temporary, paid roles which involve supporting students in our spaces 5-7pm. CVs and covering letters (outlining technical and interpersonal skills) to [email protected] by 2nd Nov

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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) @o0therside @bcumedia @BCUMedProd

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'Plane Crazy' in production in Studio A, courtesy of our talented 1st Year BA Media Production students @bcuschoolofmedia @bcumedprod @bcumedia @bcuMedProd Image credits @tobie_lang

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Student Success: Herbert Walters is showing 20 yrs of photography at Medicine Gallery @herbertwalters5970 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."

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As technicians, we do our best to support you in-person and online - but you may not always feel comfortable asking for help directly. If there's a question or comment you'd like to put to us anonymously, you can use the Technical Amnesty Service https://t.co/9nQhb0w4nI @bcumedia

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Our Media Centre moodle has lots of resources to support you with Radio and Audio Production, Journalism, Television and Film, and Post-Production. For video tutorials, handy PDFs and more, check out our Media Centre moodle https://t.co/O1AjT8BRc9 @bcumedia @bcuMedProd

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Some of cinema’s most innovative and influential directors will be profiled at the 16th Cine-Excess International Film Festival at cinemas across Bham 1-23 Oct. This year's theme is 'Reclaiming the Monsters Outside' https://t.co/O8T1vr7ozh @cineexcessofficial @cine_excess

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Lighting a studio set is a skill in itself. A few more shots from the set of '10 Or Out' lit by Tobie Lang and our 1st Year Media Production students. Audio for this shoot supervised by Dan Whitehouse @o0therside @bcumedia @bcuMedProd Image credits @o0therside

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It's been a busy couple of weeks in the TV Studios! Super proud of our 1st Year BA Media Production students, pictured here in Studio A filming gameshow '10 Or Out' @bcuschoolofmedia @bcumedprod @bcumedia @bcuMedProd

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IKON SMALL PRESS FAIR
Sun 16 Oct, 11am-4pm
Free, drop-in

Ikon hosts a small press fair, showcasing a range of publications, zines and other printed materials, featuring artists, poets and writers giving reading and spoken word performances across the day https://t.co/oHmb6qZ8cN

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Working from home but need software support? ADM students across all the courses that we support can access 1-2-1 specialist technical support with all the Adobe Creative Cloud packages and much more on Teams https://t.co/AN8MCiJX32

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Need to submit professional prints for assessment? The Creative Print Lab is on the 2nd floor of the Parkside Building (P234). Work must be submitted on a USB drive and you must top up your online account with sufficient credit beforehand. For more info https://t.co/tKFEbn8DhD

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Looking to hire production equipment for your studies? ADM students on specific courses who've undertaken the relevant training can hire equipment from the team in Parkside Hires & Loans on the 1st floor of the building (P101). Please speak to your lecturer for more information

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Our Printmaking Workshop on the 2nd floor on the Parkside Building (P209). Here, you can learn traditional printing processes such as letterpress, screenprinting, lino printing, collograph printing, drypoint printing, book binding & much more! Staffed by Ruth Yeates & Beck Howson