Film, Animation and Photography
Based at our £62 million Parkside and Curzon buildings, our Digital Arts portfolio offers courses across Film, Animation, Visual Effects and Photography.
Cultivated in collaboration with industry partners, our courses are designed to provide students with the technical skills and expertise to step straight into an exciting career after graduation. Learn from experienced and passionate academic staff to develop your critical thinking and expand your creativity to make ideas a reality.
You will be taught at our City Centre Campus and have access to a range of professional studios including six photographic studios, one of the largest fixed green screens in the UK and a TV studio that has been home to shows like The One Show, Deal or no Deal and Newsnight. Our studios are regularly in use by large companies, providing students with opportunities to gain valuable work experience supporting productions with the likes of Gymshark, Sony Television, Jaguar Land Rover and Birmingham City Football Club.
Our Courses
Foundation courses
Our Foundation Years offer you an additional year of study to ensure progression to your chosen degree.
Undergraduate courses
Find out about our range of undergraduate courses for Film, Animation and Photography
Postgraduate courses
Take a look at the Film, Animation and Photography postgraduate courses and research degrees available.
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Facilities
Take a look around the facilities available to you as a Film, Animation and Photography student at BCU.
Our staff
When you study your degree with us, you will enjoy a wealth of expertise from those in your relevant field.
Our graduates
We're proud to boast an alumni community of more than 200,000 graduates in 120 countries across the world.
Working in industry
If you choose to study at BCU, you will get the chance to work with industry, where you'll gain valuable experience.
Blog
Check out our blog where we share our experiences and visionary ideas with each other, the industry and the world.
Inspired festival
Inspired Festival is a showcase of work from students from the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media.
Portfolio Guidance
When applying to many of our Arts, Design and Media courses, you will be asked to provide a digital portfolio. This is an opportunity to show us who you are, your artistic ability and your potential.
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News
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Go Abroad
Whatever you want to achieve, going abroad will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to make a difference to your future.
Living in Birmingham
Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore, no matter which campus you're based at.
Open Days
The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.