OPEN DAY PROGRAMME 2018 City Centre Campus Saturday 30 June 9am - 3pm bcu.ac.uk/opendays 1
CONTENTS 04 A welcome from our Chancellor, Sir Lenny Henry 06 How to make the most of your day 09 Talks and tours 10 Arts, Design and Media 18 Business, Law and Social Sciences 22 Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment 27 A guide to our support services 30 Campus map 31 Plan your day 32 Instagram trail 2 3
WELCOME I d like to give you a warm welcome to Birmingham City University. I am immensely proud to be the Chancellor of this vibrant and diverse institution. The best way to find out what s happening at this University and across the city is to come and see us for yourself, which is why our open days are such great events. You can see our facilities for yourself, get the inside track from current students and ask our staff about any queries you may have. Have a fantastic day and I hope we ll be welcoming you as a student soon. Sir Lenny Henry, Chancellor, Birmingham City University 4 5
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DAY FIRST STOP! CHECK-IN* Check in at Millennium Point and collect your Open Day bag and refreshment voucher. WELCOME TALK Find out why you should come and study with us at one of our Welcome Talks - see page 9. THEN... FACILITIES Check out the amazing facilities for your course. ACCOMMODATION Book on to an accommodation tour and see where you could be living next year - see page 9. CHAT TO STUDENTS Chat to our student ambassadors about what it s like to live and study here. TAKE A BREAK Grab a drink on us! Collect your complimentary refreshment voucher at check-in. SUPPORT SERVICES Speak to the fantastic staff who offer a range of support to our students - see page 27. YOUR COURSE Find out detailed information about your course at one of our subject talks. SEE THE CITY Visit Birmingham - we are only a 10 minute walk from the city centre. ADVICE Visit our general talks and tours for advice on topics from writing your personal statement to student finance. *If you are visiting Birmingham School of Art or the School of Jewellery, please check in at the following locations: School of Art, Margaret St, Birmingham, B3 3BX School of Jewellery, 82-86 Vittoria St, Birmingham B1 3PA. 6 7
TALKS AND TOURS WELCOME TALKS Welcome to Birmingham City University by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Philip Plowden Welcome to Birmingham City University by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Philip Plowden 9.30am 10am Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 12.30pm 1pm Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire GENERAL TALKS AND TOURS Accommodation tours Every 15 minutes from 9am Last tour at 2.45pm Tour Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point - Booking required at accommodation desk Advice on writing your Personal Statement Advice on writing your Personal Statement 10.15am 11am Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 1.15pm 2pm Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Curzon Building Tour Every 30 minutes from 9am Last tour at 2.30pm Tour Atrium, Level 0, The Curzon Building Curzon Library tour Every 15 minutes from 9am Last tour at 2.30pm Tour Atrium, Level 0, The Curzon Building Student finance 11am 11.30am Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Student finance 2.15pm 2.45pm Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Student life 11.45am 12.15pm Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Student life 1.45pm 2.15pm Talk C101, The Curzon Building (entry via Level 1 of Curzon Library) 8 9
FACULTY OF ARTS, DESIGN AND MEDIA BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN Course overview talk and tour (Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture and Design, Product and Furniture Design)* 10.15am 11.45am Talk and tour P230, The Parkside Building Course overview talk and tour (Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture and Design, Product and Furniture Design)* 12.30pm 2pm Talk and tour P230, The Parkside Building *For Architectural Technology, please see activities in Millennium Point listed on page 23. 10 11
BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF ART Check in at Margaret Street, B3 3BX Art and Design 9.45am 11.15am Talk and tour Reception, Margaret Street Art and Design 12.15pm 1.45pm Talk and tour Reception, Margaret Street Fine Art 9.45am 11.15am Talk and tour Reception, Margaret Street Fine Art 12.15pm 1.45pm Talk and tour Reception, Margaret Street SCHOOL OF ENGLISH English overview talk 10am 11am Talk C457, The Curzon Building English sample lecture 11am 11.45am Talk C457, The Curzon Building English and Journalism tour 11am 11.45am Tour C456, The Curzon Building Tour of School of English 11.45am 12.15pm Tour C457, The Curzon Building Tutor and Ambassador Q&A 12.15pm 1pm Talk C457, The Curzon Building English overview talk 1pm 2pm Talk C457, The Curzon Building Tour of School of English 2pm 2.30pm Tour C457, The Curzon Building English and Journalism tour 2.30pm 3pm Talk C456, The Curzon Building 12 13
SCHOOL OF FASHION AND TEXTILES Fashion Branding and Communication 10am 11.30am Talk and tour P130, The Parkside Building Fashion Branding and Communication 12.30pm 2pm Talk and tour P130, The Parkside Building SCHOOL OF JEWELLERY Check in at Vittoria Street, B1 3PA Jewellery courses overview 10am 11.30am Talk and tour Atrium, Vittoria Street Jewellery courses overview 12.30pm 2pm Talk and tour Atrium, Vittoria Street Fashion Business and Promotion 10.30am 12 noon Talk and tour P131, The Parkside Building Fashion Business and Promotion 1pm 2.30pm Talk and tour P131, The Parkside Building Fashion Design, Costume Design and Practice, Garment Technology Fashion Design, Costume Design and Practice, Garment Technology Fashion Design, Costume Design and Practice, Garment Technology 10.10am 11.30am Talk and tour Parkside Lecture Theatre, Level 3, The Parkside Building 11.40am 1.10pm Talk and tour Parkside Lecture Theatre, Level 3, The Parkside Building 1.30pm 2.50pm Talk and tour Parkside Lecture Theatre, Level 3, The Parkside Building Textile Design 10.30am 12 noon Talk and tour P132, The Parkside Building Textile Design 1pm 2.30pm Talk and tour P132, The Parkside Building Stephanie Holt (HND) 14 15
BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF MEDIA NOT SURE WHICH FILM COURSE YOU'D LIKE TO STUDY? Visit our Film Hub in the Atrium, Parkside Building. NEW TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE NOT SURE WHICH FILM COURSE YOU'D LIKE TO STUDY? Visit our Film Hub in the Atrium, Parkside Building. School of Media overview 10am 10.30am Talk Studio A, The Ground Floor, The Parkside Building School of Media facilities tour 10.30am 11am Tour ing from Studio A, The Ground Floor, The Parkside Building School of Media course talks and workshops 11am 11.45am Talk Parkside Atrium, The Parkside Building School of Media overview 12.15pm 12.45pm Talk Studio A, The Ground Floor, The Parkside Building School of Media facilities tour 12.45pm 1.15pm Tour ing from Studio A, The Ground Floor, The Parkside Building School of Media course talks and workshops 1.15pm 2pm Talk Parkside Atrium, The Parkside Building Optional Q&A 2.15pm 3pm Talk Studio A, The Ground Floor, The Parkside Building New Technology Institute facilities tour and overview talk. Courses include: Video Game Development, Video Game Design and Production, Digital Marketing, Video Game Digital Art and Film Business and Promotion* 11.30am 1pm Talk and tour C144a, The Curzon Building One-to-one course discussion 1.30pm 3pm Drop-in C144a, The Curzon Building *For Computer Games and Technology, please see activities in Millennium Point listed on page 25. SCHOOL OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION Illustration, Photography, Film and Animation, Graphic Communication and Design for Performance* Illustration, Photography, Film and Animation, Graphic Communication and Design for Performance* Illustration, Photography, Film and Animation, Graphic Communication and Design for Performance* 10am 11.30am Talk and tour P414, The Parkside Building 11.45am 1.15pm Talk and tour P414, The Parkside Building 1.30pm 3pm Talk and tour P414, The Parkside Building *For Film Production Technology or Film Technology and Visual Effects, please see activities in Millennium Point listed on page 26. 16 17
BIRMINGHAM CITY BUSINESS SCHOOL FACULTY OF BUSINESS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Birmingham City Business School welcome talk 10.15am 11am Talk C087, The Curzon Building Accounting, Economics and Finance overviews with Q&A 11.30am 12.30pm Talk C087, The Curzon Building Accounting, Economics and Finance overviews with Q&A 1.45pm 2.45pm Talk C087, The Curzon Building Business, Business Management and Human Resource Management overviews with Q&A Business, Business Management and Human Resource Management overviews with Q&A Event, Venue and Experience Management/Global Sport Management overviews with Q&A Event, Venue and Experience Management/Global Sport Management overviews with Q&A 11.30am 12.30pm Talk C502/C503, The Curzon Building 1.45pm 2.45pm Talk C502/C503, The Curzon Building 11.30am 12.30pm Talk C283, The Curzon Building 1.45pm 2.45pm Talk C283, The Curzon Building Marketing overview with Q&A 11.15am 12 noon Talk C423, The Curzon Building Marketing overview with Q&A 1.45pm 2.30pm Talk C423, The Curzon Building Meet our Marketing students 12 noon 12.30pm Talk C423, The Curzon Building Meet our Marketing students 2.30pm 3pm Talk C423, The Curzon Building 18 19
SCHOOL OF LAW Law overview with Q&A and taster lecture Law overview with Q&A and taster lecture Law overview with Q&A and taster lecture 10am 11am Talk and activity C378, The Curzon Building 11am 12 noon Talk and activity C378, The Curzon Building 12.15pm 1.15pm Talk and activity C378, The Curzon Building Courtroom skills activity 11.15am 12 noon Activity Courtroom C355, The Curzon Building Courtroom skills activity 1.45pm 2.30pm Activity Courtroom C355, The Curzon Building School of Law guest Q&A room 9am 3pm Drop-in C375, The Curzon Building SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Black Studies overview with Q&A 10.45am 11.30am Talk C458, The Curzon Building Black Studies overview with Q&A 1.30pm 2pm Talk C458, The Curzon Building Black Studies taster lecture 12.15pm 1pm Activity C458, The Curzon Building Black Studies taster lecture 2.30pm 3pm Activity C458, The Curzon Building Criminology overview with Q&A 10am 10.45am Talk The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building Criminology overview with Q&A 1pm 1.30pm Talk The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building Criminology taster lecture 11.30am 12.15pm Activity C192, The Curzon Building Criminology taster lecture 2pm 2.30pm Activity The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building Crime scene activity 9am 3pm Drop-in activity C322, The Curzon Building Psychology overview with Q&A 10.45am 11.15am Talk The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building Psychology overview with Q&A 1.30pm 2pm Talk The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building Psychology taster lecture 12.15pm 1pm Activity The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building Psychology taster lecture 2.30pm 3pm Activity The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building Psychology - What s gender got to do with it? Stress, context and risk 9am 3pm Drop-in activity C321, The Curzon Building Psychology - Music and food tasting 9am 3pm Drop-in activity C316, The Curzon Building Psychology - Stress and its factors 9am 3pm Drop-in activity C329, The Curzon Building Psychology - visitor Q&A and mini activities 9am 3pm Drop-in session C326, The Curzon Building Sociology overview with Q&A 10am 10.45am Talk C458, The Curzon Building Sociology overview with Q&A 1pm 1.30pm Talk C458, The Curzon Building Sociology taster lecture 11.30am 12.15pm Activity C458, The Curzon Building Sociology taster lecture 2pm 2.30pm Activity C458, The Curzon Building 20 21
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT FACULTY INFORMATION AND TOURS To find out more about our courses and activities, head to our information desk on Level 2, Millennium Point, where a member of staff will advise you on how to make the most of your at the Open Day. You might also want to head to our Information Hubs (accessible from Level 2) to meet teaching staff and current students, and learn more about what life is like at Birmingham City University. Talk to staff and students about Built Environment related courses including Civil Engineering Talk to staff and students about Engineering courses Talk to our Employability team about work placements, career advice, and landing your dream job 9am 3pm Drop-in EBE Info Hub, Level 3, Millennium Point (accessed via Level 2) 9am 3pm Drop-in EBE Info Hub, Level 3, Millennium Point (accessed via Level 2) 9am 3pm Drop-in EBE Info Hub, Level 3, Millennium Point (accessed via Level 2) Talk to staff and students about Computing courses Talk to staff and students about Sound and Music Technology courses Talk to staff and students about Film Technology and Visual Effects courses 9am 3pm Drop-in CDT Info Hub, Level 4, Millennium Point (accessed via Level 2) 9am 3pm Drop-in CDT Info Hub, Level 4, Millennium Point (accessed via Level 2) 9am 3pm Drop-in Parkside Atrium, The Parkside Building BUILT ENVIRONMENT BIRMINGHAM AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT WALKING LECTURE The fast-changing Eastside area surrounding our City Centre Campus has a rich history and an exciting future, and provides us with our living lab. Take a short walk around the area with our industry partner LMJV who are preparing the sites and work programmes for HS2 s construction. Find out what the challenges are in delivering such a huge infrastructure project which will change the face of Birmingham, and discover from our course staff how you can be part of it. 11am 12noon 1pm 11.45am 12.45pm 1.45pm Tour Level 2 meeting point, Millennium Point Which Built Environment course is right for you? 10.10am 11am Talk MP388, Millennium Point Construction project costing and planning taster session 11am 11.30am Activity MP388, Millennium Point Construction project costing and planning taster session 1.10pm 1.40pm Activity MP388, Millennium Point Which Built Environment course is right for you? 1.45pm 2.35pm Talk MP388, Millennium Point 22 23
ENGINEERING Engineering facilities tour 10.15am 11am Tour Level 2 meeting point, Millennium Point Course Overview: Which branch of Engineering is right for you?* 11am 11.45am Talk MP452, Millennium Point Engineering facilities tour 12.15pm 1pm Tour Level 2 meeting point, Millennium Point Engineering is in our Bones Mock lecture for all engineering students Course Overview: Which branch of Engineering is right for you?* 12.15pm 12.45pm Talk MP432, Millennium Point 1.15pm 2pm Talk MP432, Millennium Point Engineering facilities tour 2pm 2.45pm Tour Level 2 meeting point, Millennium Point *For Civil Engineering, please see our Built Environment activities listed on page 23. COMPUTING Which Computing course is right for you?* Computer programming taster session (Relevant for all computing courses) Computer networks taster session (Relevant for all computing courses) The Internet of Things Mock lecture for all computing students Which Computing course is right for you?* Computer programming taster session (Relevant for all computing courses) Computer networks taster session (Relevant for all computing courses) 10.10am 10.55am Talk MP452, Millennium Point 11.10am 11.40am 11.10am 11.40am 11.40am 12.10pm 11.40am 12.10pm Activity Activity MP150, Millennium Point MP114, Millennium Point 12.15pm 12.45pm Talk MP452, Millennium Point 1.15pm 2pm Talk MP452, Millennium Point 2pm 2.30pm 2pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 3pm 2.30pm 3pm Activity Activity MP150, Millennium Point MP114, Millennium Point *For Video Game Development, Video Game Design and Production or Video Game Digital Art, please see activities in Curzon Building on page 17. 24 25
DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY NOT SURE WHICH FILM COURSE YOU'D LIKE TO STUDY? Visit our Film Hub in the Atrium, Parkside Building. A GUIDE TO OUR SUPPORT SERVICES Film Production Technology and Visual Effects courses: Overview talk and interactive tour* Film Production Technology and Visual Effects courses: Overview talk and interactive tour* 10.10am 11.50am Talk and activity MP211, Millennium Point 1pm 2.40pm Talk and activity MP211, Millennium Point Throughout the day, our support services will be available to answer your questions in the Millennium Point Atrium. Sound and Music courses overview 10.10am 10.40am Talk MP203, Millennium Point Audio software taster session (Relevant for Music Technology and Sound Engineering and Production) Audio technology taster session (Relevant for Music Technology and Sound Engineering and Production) Sound and music facilities tour Includes the new Royal Birmingham Conservatoire studios 10.40am 11.10am 10.40am 11.10am 11.10am 11.40am 11.10am 11.40am Activity Activity MP248, Millennium Point MP246, Millennium Point 11.40am 12.20pm Tour Meeting point MP246/MP248 Sound and Music courses overview 1pm 1.30pm Talk MP203, Millennium Point Audio software taster session (Relevant for Music Technology and Sound Engineering and Production) Audio technology taster session (Relevant for Music Technology and Sound Engineering and Production) Sound and music facilities tour Includes the new Royal Birmingham Conservatoire studios 1.30pm 2pm 1.30pm 2pm 2pm 2.30pm 2pm 2.30pm Activity Activity MP248, Millennium Point MP246, Millennium Point 2.30pm 3.10pm Tour Meeting point MP246/MP248 ACCOMMODATION Our Accommodation team is here to answer any questions you may have about moving away from home and show you some of the accommodation on offer. ALUMNI Our Alumni Association exists to keep our graduates in touch with the University and each other, sharing the latest news, offering careers support, invitations to all kinds of events. ADMISSIONS The Admissions Team is able to advise on entry requirements, qualifications, types of offers and decisions, and the application process. BCUSU Find out how Birmingham City University Students Union help create and promote a great student experience for you and how we ensure that you get the most out of your with us! *For Film and Animation, please see activities in Curzon Building on page 17. 26 27
CAREERS+ Our Careers+ team are available to discuss the benefits of doing a degree, taking a placement and the graduate job market. Each Faculty is supported by a specialist Careers+ team, which can be found in the following locations: THE CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS The Centre for Academic Success can give you advice on study skills and free one-toone tutorials and workshops. Arts, Design and Media: Ground Floor, Parkside Building Business, Law and Social Sciences: Atrium, Curzon Building Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment: EBE Info Hub, Level 3, Millennium Point. GO ABROAD The Go Abroad team is available to provide further information on how best to take advantage of work and study abroad opportunities during your degree, and the funding options available. GRADUATE+ (BASED ON LEVEL 0, THE CURZON BUILDING) Speak with the Graduate+ team to find out about the wealth of exciting opportunities and activities which will support your development at University. INTERNATIONAL OFFICE If you re an international student or have an international qualification, the international team are able to provide you with advice on the application process, entry requirements, foundation options and scholarships. LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCES SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Our libraries provide access to around 62 million resources including books, online journals, e-book chapters and conference proceedings. Speak with our team about how our resources and staff can help to support your academic interests and learning. The Sport and Physical Activity team are here to support your involvement in sport and physical activity, whether you are a beginner and want to try a new sport or you are an Olympic hopeful. SECURITY STUDENT AFFAIRS Our Security team are available for security advice, reassurance and safety information with regard to the 24 hour, 365 day a year protective coverage that they provide across the University estate. Speak with the Student Affairs team for advice on childcare, money matters, enablement, health and wellbeing, or any other queries including university procedures. 28 29
PLAN YOUR DAY, B4 7BD Activity, B1 3PA, B3 3BX CHECK IN Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Curzon B, B4 7XG UNDERGRADUATE Lakeside, B4 7BD, B5 5JU Professional services staff, B4 7RJ POSTGRADUATE CHECK IN NTI Birmingham 30 31
4 PLACES TO GET THE BEST INSTAGRAM SHOT NO MATTER WHICH CAMPUS YOU RE VISITING, BCU IS FULL OF PERFECT INSTAGRAM LOCATIONS JUST WAITING TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED. WE'VE PICKED OUR FOUR FAVOURITES FOR YOU. THE CURZON AND PARKSIDE BUILDINGS THE BIRMINGHAM SKYLINE UNIVERSITY LOCKS CANAL BRAND NEW CITY SOUTH BUILDING WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT? Our Curzon Building is home to our Business, Law, Social Sciences, English and NTI courses, first opening its doors in 2015. In March this year its 100,000 square foot extension Curzon B was opened. The Parkside Building first welcomed students in 2013, and houses Arts, Design and Media. BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE PHOTO Eastside Park gives the best view, allowing you to capture the park and both buildings. Birmingham features several instantly recognisable buildings, including the Bullring, the Cube and the Library of Birmingham. You can see them on the horizon from our City Centre Campus. BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE PHOTO The steps in between Jennens Court and the Woodman pub provide a great location to get the city centre skyline featuring the famous Selfridges building. Go high enough up the steps and you ll see St Martin s church poking out the top. The Digbeth Branch Canal flows past the front of our University Locks halls of residence, separating the accommodation from The Curzon Building. With the city being well known for its canals it s great that we have one at the heart of our campus. BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE PHOTO The guardrail opposite the University Locks entrance provides the best view, giving you a great angle of the bridge and greenery overhanging the canal. The brand new 41 million extension at our City South Campus opened for students this spring. It houses state-of-the-art facilities for our Health, Education and Life Sciences students. BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE PHOTO You can be one of the first to grab a great picture of the new building from the road entrance off the Westbourne Road. Look out for our photo points around campus where you can take your own Insta-ready picture of the day. 32 33
mybcu Digbeth, home to some of Birmingham s best street art. mybcu We love the city!!! If you re visiting for our Open Day we recommend having a mooch round before you go home! SHOT BY BCU Want a taste of what student life in the city is really like? Take a look at our Instagram profile to see what s going on around our campuses and the city. instagram/mybcu bcuactive Brilliant scenes from today s futsal tournament held by BCU!! carrier_cosplay Steampunk stopper! Good shoot on the green screen getting some awesome shots! bcu_global Snowday at BCU. bcurowing BCU Rowing members have been training hard ready for summer racing! biryanimuncher Hide and seek bcuactive Want to play a sport? Want to make some friends for life? Head down to one of our BCU Active sessions and find your feet! bcusu_extreme_sports_team Squad goals camellia.nk And somes we go back to the beginning to see everything in a new way. mybcu Our pop up fashion show is underway! Not made it to this one? It starts all over again at 2, 3 and 4pm! joekapia we came, we saw, we killed the crowd. mybcu The big wheel looks so good on campus we wish it could stay all year! 34 35
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