School of Games, Film and Animation Blog

Academic Spotlight: Zuby Ahmed

Zuby Ahmed, Associate Professor in Games Design and Enterprise and Employability, gives us an insight into his life and...

How to prepare for your Games, Film and Animation Master's Degree

If you’re eager to get a head start with your studies, have a look below at the different tips and resources of things ...

5 reasons why you should come to a School of Games, Film and Animation Open Day

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'...

Student Support Services

We want you to be as successful whilst studying with us as possible. That's why we offer a variety of support. This blo...

BCU Gaming Society: Student Stories

Whether you’re a pro or a a casual player starting out, the gaming society is perfect for you!

Gaming news to look out for in 2022

From the release of AAA titles to development in VR gaming – this article has you covered!

Meet Andrew Kulman - Deputy Head of Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts

Digital Marketing: 2022 and Beyond

We spoke to Mark Brill, Senior Lecturer in  MA Future Media and Innovation Practice  about what we can expect from t...

Annika Ranin on Boarders: filmmaking, producing and documenting

We spoke to MA Film Distribution and Marketing graduate Annika Ranin about her recent film release and the creative pr...

5 reasons to study Games, Film and Animation

If you love all things gaming, movies and digital technology, look no further. Here's five reasons for you to join us h...

10 Games, Film and Animation Instagram accounts you should be following

Check out our favourite Games, Film and Animation Instagram accounts.

Inspired Festival: From Beauty YouTuber to Digital Marketing Lecturer

BCU Partnership with the British Film Institute

Our partnership with the British Film Institute provides students with a wealth of exciting opportunities during their...

Being More Human

What is it that makes us human? MA Creativity, Making and Innovation Practice Course Director, Mark Brill, discusses th...

How to prepare for your course

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

MA Future Media to Digital Entrepreneur

We caught up with MA Future Media student, Nessa Chileshe, who has recently started her own independent filmmaking comp...

My placement with Games Interactive

We caught up with BA (Hons) Video Game Digital Art student, Emily Evans, who told us all about her work placement at ga...

Generation Emoji: How are they changing our communications?

Mark Brill, Senior Lecturer in Future Media and Creative Innovation, looks at how different generations might make use ...

What can I do with a Games, Film and Animation degree?

Our courses are designed with industry in mind, giving you a head start for an exciting career within the sector. Here'...

Can digital artefacts have materiality?

We caught up with Associate Professor of Games Design, Zuby Ahmed, who has been working on an exciting project construc...

Top Films to Watch in Lockdown

We spoke to Film students, Rebecca Thornton and Rosa Scott, who recommended their top films for some much-needed down t...

What Facebook gets wrong about 'The Social Dilemma'

There's no doubt that the rise in social media must have an effect on individuals and wider society, but to what extent...

Toby Jennings: from Gamer camp to industry

Alumni Spotlight – Rohana Razak

We talk to MSc Video Game Enterprise, Production & Design graduate Rohana Razak. 

Creating Kea's World

We spoke to BCU graduate Khumo Moerane, creator of African-inspired video game

Being a woman in the games industry

MSc Video Game Enterprise, Production & Design graduate Ines has been nominated for Rising Star of the Year in the Wome...

Shortlisted: The Capsule Film and Theatre Festival

We caught up with second year Film student Sam and MA Film Distribution and Business graduate to learn more about their...