On Monday and Thursday of this week, year 12 and 13 BDC students were invited into the department as part of the schools academic tutoring day to have one to one tutorials with their tutor. Discussions are centered around recent school reports and students progression to date. Some useful conversations were had by all.
Last week year 12 and 13 BDC students visited the Excel centre in London for a media careers day. Students got the chance to talk to top industry professionals including ITV, BBC, Channel 4 and Sky. Also present were Universities who provide broadcast and digital communication degrees and other media related courses including Bournemouth University, Ravensbourne University, Kingston University, Central Saint Martins, Gloucester University and London College of Fashion. Students also attended 20 minute seminars based on specific areas of the media for example, how to find work experience, how to set up your own independent film company, how to break into broadcasting and many more. This was a fantastic event that allowed students to get up and personnel with the industry that they will hopefully one day work in.
Year 13 BDC students visited a free screening of the Danish film "1:1" at the National Film Theatre on the Southbank. The trip linked to the students current studies on world cinema which involves the study of domninant and alternative narrative structures. The screening was part of the London Film Festivals education events and provided students with the ability to watch this exciting post-dogma film as well as offering them the chance to exchange their views with a discussion after the film.
