Words from a Music and Sound Production Technology graduate

This is a guest blog written by Clara-Mae Turrall who graduated from BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production Technology in 2021. Whilst studying, Clara was Head of Music and Head of Station sound at Nerve Radio and part of the Women’s Campaign Committee . I chose to study BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production Technology… Read more » about Words from a Music and Sound Production Technology graduate

Tv Production and the opportunities

Media courses at Bournemouth University offer a variety of work (both practical and theory) and Television Production gives students a chance to try out all the key roles in the industry ranging from directing to camera operator before you are able to narrow down what you would like to pursue in the future. In this… Read more » about Tv Production and the opportunities

Why BA (Hons) Television Production at BU was the right choice for me

Choosing my university course was a process that took a few months to decide but the biggest areas that impacted me was the work I had enjoyed the most in the past and whether or not this course would help me advance in the right areas. BA (Hons) Television Production at BU was, without question,… Read more » about Why BA (Hons) Television Production at BU was the right choice for me

Choosing the right media degree

Choosing which course is right for you before going to university can be a challenge, no matter what industry you are looking at. Personally, my overall view about choosing a course shifted once I had attended one of Bournemouth University’s Open Days, as this gave me a clearer idea of what the media courses had… Read more » about Choosing the right media degree

Clara’s placement at Vibration Design and Production

Clara-Mae Turrall is a BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production Technology student and has been on her placement at Vibration Design and Production in London. She’s taken the chance to be a guest blogger for us and to tell you all about the highs and lows of her placement experience. Huawei. The Body Coach. Goldwell…. Read more » about Clara’s placement at Vibration Design and Production

Getting a job in VFX production

During my last year at high school I remember feeling very confused about my future, not knowing what my vocation was. My passion for films got me to look into VFX, and I eventually decided to undertake one of the courses that are part of the NCCA (National Centre for Computer Animation). Back then I… Read more » about Getting a job in VFX production

A day in the life of a Radio Production student

Let me walk you through my busy day as an MA Radio Production student! I’m on Talbot campus for about 8.45, ready for a radio workshop at 9.00 and I have just enough time to return a Tas-Cam DR 40 to the Kit room. As MA students it’s easy to borrow professional standard kit for… Read more » about A day in the life of a Radio Production student

My week as a media student

On a dark evening in March, my fellow MA film students and I began filming for a 5-minute short film. As an editor I often don’t get to participate on set, or get to travel to exciting and exotic places. Editors are normally the vampires of the film world – hermits tucked away in a… Read more » about My week as a media student

TV Production graduates win Royal Television Society Awards

Recent graduates from BU’s TV production course had their work recognised at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards. Several 2014 graduates from the BA (Hons) Television Production course were shortlisted in the student categories at the RTS Southern Centre Awards, which celebrate the best of broadcast talent across the region. Katy Davis won the Best… Read more » about TV Production graduates win Royal Television Society Awards

The Media School

The background The Media School at Bournemouth University offers a full range of media production, journalism and communication, corporate communications and animation courses. For the past 30 years the Media School has been producing successful graduates who have gone on to achieve phenomenal success within the media industry and beyond. The Media School is proud… Read more » about The Media School

Embracing the BU community, from start to finish

Being part of the Bournemouth University (BU) community begins when you first apply to be a student, throughout your studies and even after you have graduated. Embarking on my journey at BU, the sense of community began long before arriving as a student. From receiving your application, BU welcomes you into its community, sending emails… Read more » about Embracing the BU community, from start to finish

My experience during Alumni Fest

Thinking about life after uni can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. The transition from being with friends all day and night with the occasional lecture in between to the professional world comes with its own set of challenges and triumphs. Recently, Bournemouth University held ‘Alumni Fest’ an insightful event where previous graduates from Bournemouth came… Read more » about My experience during Alumni Fest