Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography blog

We’ve broken down the two subjects so you can make the right choice for you.

The innovative, creative nature of the photography industry is attractive for many reasons, including the exciting car...

Here are five reasons to study Photography at Birmingham City University.

Here are five reasons to study Film and Animation at Birmingham City University.

A group of Photography students were recently given the exciting opportunity to work on a paid live brief for Warwicks...

We've rounded up some of the unique, innovative, and thought-provoking projects Inspired Festival 2023.

Ruth Hogben visited BCU’s Parkside building to speak with Arts, Design and Media students about her career, to answer ...

Andrew Kulman, Lecturer of MA Visual Communication (Illustration and Graphic Art), shares an insight into his career a...

Open Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU student. Take a look at why they...

Starting your postgraduate degree with us soon? If you’re eager to get a head start with your studies, have a look belo...

To give students further insight into the topic of equality and diversity within advertising agencies, our School of V...

At BCU our ADM courses offer various forms of support to ensure you are able to be as successful in your efforts as bes...

Discover a few ways you can stay connected with your faculty and receive the latest updates.

Following her time studying BA (Hons) Illustration at Birmingham City University (BCU), India Hitchen graduated with a ...

If you're having a well-deserved break from your latest project, these top TV picks will have you covered.

Let Illustration student Harry talk you through what to expect from a typical day as a Visual Communication student at ...

BCU Graphic Communication graduate Prapavee Vaidyanond wins big at the Bangkok Projection Mapping Contest.

Graphic Communication lecturer Jane Anderson and Contextual Studies lecturer Ally Standing have painted a sculpture as ...

We spoke to Illustration student Rosie Buglass about her decision to study on the Foundation course and why she's neve...

Check out our favourite Visual Communication Instagram accounts.

BA (Hons) Photography graduate talks to Head of Photography John Hillman.

Illustration graduate Joshua Billingham creates eye-catching rooftop artwork in Birmingham's creative quarter.

Mengxia Xu, a MA Visual Communication graduate works with Birmingham art collective to create vibrant canalside artwork...

We spoke to the founder and a few members of the Ohana magazine team, to find out more about Ohana and their experience...

Wondering how you can get ready for your course? Discover some new ways to keep busy over summer and get uni ready at ...

We spoke to first year BA (Hons) Digital Marketing student, Fergus Puddy, about his experience of joining Birmingham...

We’ve compiled the top ten reasons why this degree is an excellent step towards pursuing your dream creative career ...

We caught up with George Hart, Head of Visual Communication, to get his thoughts on Visual Communication in the digital...

We have answered our most frequently asked questions to give you a deeper understanding of what you can expect when stu...

We’ve debunked all of the courses we offer so you can see some of the career options available to you and the exciting ...

Having trouble deciding which of our courses is the one for you? We've devised a quiz to help you make the best decisio...

Visual Communcation is a broad field of design, allowing for experimentation and specialisation through different forms...

BA Photography graduate Joe talks about his career as a professional artist, and how studying at Birmingham City Uni...

Principal Lecturer in Visual Communication Professor Andrew Kulman shares his advice about joining onto one of our Vis...

We caught up with International student Jihyun Kim who is studying on the MA Visual Communications course. Read more a...

MA Visual Communication graduate Mengxia Liu’s artwork has been showcased in a project marking the 80th anniversary of...

See how studying the interdisciplinary Master's degree has benefited some of our students and alumni.

We caught up with Mariel Panganiban to ask about their projects and learn about their journeys so far.

Break the Confinement, by MA Visual Communication student, Taian 'Leo' Lu, has been selected as part of the New York N...

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication graduate Kathryn Roberts tells us more about her book being published on Amazon.

Final year Photography student Laura provides an insight into the event and how it helped prepare her for her...

We caught up with Helen to find out more about BA (Hons) Illustration and why she thinks it's important to study a deg...

Photography student Laura tells us more about her nomination and what it means to be selected.

As a creative student it’s important to get your work out there, and our final-year students have been doing just that....

A number of students from our School of Visual Communication volunteered at Birmingham Design Festival - we spoke to E...

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication students were recently given the opportunity to visit a variety of Manchester-based ag...

25 students explored street art, typography and tourist hot spots in a recent study trip to Germany’s capital.

Students were invited to pitch their ideas for a new International Symbol of Access to the digital and advertising agen...

Illustration and Graphic Communication students won placements with Moonpig to develop their own card collections.

Luke Carvill speaks to us about this project and what he has been up to since graduating.

Find out more about the student exhibition, performances and talks that took place at this year’s DigiFest.

First-year BA (Hons) Illustration students worked with the popular vintage clothing store to create a window installati...

Students kicked off 2019 with a study trip to New York City to explore the sites and culture of the city that never sle...

Co-founder, Joshua Cutts, tells us more about the extra-curricular club and how students can get involved.

Third-year Photography students worked with the local brewery and taproom for their interim exhibition.

Take a look at what BA (Hons) Illustration students created for their Wizard of Oz inspired exhibition at The Rep.

Find out more about Rob's career highlights and what he believes it takes to work in the creative industries.

Find out how students were given the opportunity to collaborate with a musician from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Learn more about where first year students went and what they created as part of their first ever university project.

Graduates from the School of Visual Communication are exhibiting their illustrations in Birmingham Library to coincide ...

Final year BA (Hons) Graphic Communication student, Emily Caplan, has won herself a permanent job at McCann Birmin...

Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography blog

Why Birmingham is the best place to study Film, Animation and Photography

Graphic Design vs Illustration

What can you do with a Film, Animation and Photography degree?

Five reasons to study Photography

Five reasons to study Film and Animation

Photography students get to work on live brief with Warwickshire County Cricket Club

Five innovative projects from Inspired Festival

Lady Gaga’s creative director inspires students

Academic Spotlight: Andrew Kulman

5 reasons why you shouldn't miss our Visual Communication Open Day

How to prepare for your Master's degree in the School of Visual Communication

Talking diversity within advertising agencies

Student Support Services

5 ways you can learn more about our faculty

My experience of working with ex-Moonpig Creative Director

Top five TV shows that all budding designers and photographers will love

A day in the life of a Visual Communication student

BCU graduate wins 1st prize in the Bangkok Projection Mapping Contest

Showing gratitude through sculptures

Why Foundation Year was the best choice for me

10 Visual Communication Instagram accounts you should be following

Artist Talk with Maryam Wahid

Street art on the rooftop

Mengxia Xu and the On Tropism project

17 BCU creatives launch Ohana magazine

How to prepare for your course

My First Year Experience in Digital Marketing

Top 10 reasons to study Graphic Design at BCU

Meet the Head of Visual Communication

Why study BA Illustration at BCU?

What can I do with a Design and Illustration degree?

Which Design and Illustration degree is right for you?

MA Visual Communication: The different pathways

Alumni Spotlight: Joe Duggan

Academic Spotlight: Andrew Kulman

An International Perspective: Why I chose to study MA Visual Communication

MA Visual Communication graduate illustrates untold stories of the Blitz

Where could MA Visual Communication take you?

Experience of a Filmmaking student

'Break the Confinement' with postgraduate study

Working for yourself as a graphic designer

Professional Futures Big Picnic

Staff profile: Helen Wheeler

New Dutch photography talents of 2020

Final year exhibitions: class of 2019

Volunteering at Birmingham Design Festival

Which agency is right for me?

Four days in Berlin

Pitching to McCann London

Our placements with Moonpig

Graphic Communication graduate redesigns London Underground map

Celebrating high-tech, low-tech and no-tech at DigiFest

Collaborating with Cow

Visual Communication students visit the Big Apple

Welcome to Print Club

Exhibiting at DigBrew Co.

Oz reimagined

Meet MA Visual Communication Course Director, Rob Gibb

GloriaYMusic launch

Students kick off first year with a Magical Mystery Tour

Frankenstein turns 200

Securing a global advertising agency job in 130 seconds