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Music Diploma————

Your Music Career Starts Here

Level 2 Diploma in Modern MusicLevel 3 Diploma in Music PerformanceLevel 3 Diploma in SongwritingLevel 3 Diploma in Music Production & Live Sound Events bimm.co.uk

Year 2020/21

Welcome————

To Your BIMM Institute Brighton

Welcome! we are thrilled that you have chosen BIMM Institute Brighton as your place for professional musical development and studies. The whole team here are very much looking forward to meeting you and are excited to be a part of your wonderful career in music.

BIMM Institute Brighton was founded in 2002 with less than 100 students. Since then our student population has grown to over 1400, with each year bringing a unique creative output from the students that makes BIMM Brighton a real force for developing you and focusing your careers goals from day one. Our student population is made up of a diverse community of creatives, studying courses that range from RSL awarded further education to BIMM validated undergraduate degrees and master’s, all tailored to help you achieve what you want.

You will be working with and guided through your course by the music industries very best. All BIMM lecturers are employed based on their vast experience in that industry, combining their

teaching at BIMM with professional music industry profiles as performers, writers, arrangers, producers, business, and events entrepreneurs. This approach to delivering a modern creative curriculum, allied with our fantastic visiting faculty, masterclass guest programme, careers department and industry standard resources, is designed to provide a creative environment that is challenging, stimulating, and connected to the wider industry. This enables You, the professionals of tomorrow to hone your skills and knowledge in whatever field of the industry you wish to be in so, whatever your ambitions, BIMM Institute Brighton’s will give you the very best guidance and opportunities to achieve your goals.

We look forward to welcoming you this academic year and best of luck with all you wish to achieve.

Martin WrightCollege Principal

Congratulations On Being Offered A Place!------

Contents ------

Introduction 2

Induction and Enrolment 5

Course Information 8

Level 2 Diploma in Modern Music 9

Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance 10

Level 3 Diploma in Songwriting 14

Level 3 Diploma in Music Production 15& Live Sound Events

Recommended Resources 16

Student Support 18

Student Life 23

Transport 26

BIMM Careers Support 28

Faculty Information 30

Induction And Enrolment

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• Hello and welcome to BIMM Institute Brighton. Your Music Diploma offers vocational training from a wide range of current Music Industry Professionals. Our RSL accredited diplomas are designed to give you the best in creative music education whilst providing you with a gateway to a wider music community of composition, gigging, Higher Education courses and a diverse range of highly talented music and creative professionals.

We’re excited you have decided to make BIMM your choice and really looking forward to all the fantastic music projects that you will be involved in with us this year.

Mark CrawfordFurther Education (FE) Centre Manager

Welcome from the Further Education (FE) Team------

• I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself: My name is Michael Bowes and I I am the Head of FE.

I’ve taught at BIMM Brighton for over fifteen years and my expertise are in drumming and percussion.

I’m passionate about ensuring you get the best opportunities for a future career in the music industry.

My role will be to meet with you individually at regular intervals to discuss the course, your progress, your strengths and mentor you through any areas for development. This will also provide you with anopportunity to discuss any concerns that you may have. Your happiness is my priority. Look forwardto meeting you at enrolment.

Michael BowesHead of Further Education (FE)

Useful Contacts------Admissionsadmissionsbrighton@bimm.co.uk

Student Supportstudentsupportfe@bimm.co.uk

Online Enrolment For Your Course------All students are required to complete an online form as part of the enrolment process. You will have been sent an e-mail with a link to the enrolment portal which will guide you through all the required processes.

Below is a list of things that MUST be completed:

- Enrolment form – must be completed in full and submitted – the link to this form will have been sent to you by e-mail.

- Passport style photo – this will be used for your student ID card. Please follow the guidelines on the enrolment portal. You will not be able to enter BIMM buildings without an ID card.

- Proof of ID – please upload a colour scan of your passport/driving license/Citizen card to the enrolment portal

- Online Enrolment Courses – you will be given access to complete a series of short online courses and tasks to become enrolled, further details will be sent to you via email.

THE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE YOU CAN BECOME AN ENROLLED STUDENT AT BIMM INSTITUTE.

PLEASE NOTE: Timetables cannot be provided before enrolment and if you have not completed this process in full then you will not be granted access to your timetable information when it becomes available. This is a full-time course and the timetables given to you at enrolment are not flexible. Any part-time jobs must work around the timetable given.

In order to prepare you for studying your course, you are required to attend an enrolment session and induction event.

Towards the end of August you will be sentinstructions on how to pre-enrol onto your course.You will be asked to complete a pre-enrolment formand upload some essential personal information,as detailed at the bottom of this page. It is reallyimportant this part of enrolment is completed beforeyou come in for your actual enrolment session.

You will be asked to attend an enrolment sessionat some point during the week commencing 7thSeptember. You will be informed of the exact dateonce you have completed your pre-enrolment. Atyour enrolment event you will receive important info-rmation about the College and your course, including your timetable and course book plus you will get the opportunity to meet your future class mates.

In the week commencing 14th September we will be holding a series of induction events. These events will give you the chance to meet and network with lots of BIMM students and take part in some fantastic music activities.

If you do not attend your enrolment session, you will not be able to start your course.

Term Dates------EnrolmentCommencing 7th September 2020

Term 1: 21st September 2020 - 18th December 2020Term 2: 4th January 2021 - 26th March 2021Term 3: 12th April 2021 - 18th June 2021

Half term 1: 2nd November 2020 - 6th November 2020

Half term 2: 15th February 2021 - 19th February 2021

CourseInformation

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have a fantastic time studying a subject you feel passionate about, collaborating creatively with fellow aspiring musicians and connecting with the industry. As a BIMM student, many exciting ‘money can’t buy’ networking opportunities will come your way, such as end-of-term gig performances, Masterclasses with global musicians, and many more. The diploma is a great gateway to either taking your first steps in a music industry career, or continuing with study in the form of a Level 3 Diploma at BIMM or eventually a BIMM degree.

Level 2 Diploma in Modern Music------RSL Level 2 Diploma for Music Practitioners

Programme LeaderDani Wilde

This level 2 practical and vocational course is equivalent to four GCSE’s, and aims to develop your confidence as a performer, while preparing you for subsequent employment in music.

You’ll receive expert tuition in your chosen discipline, Bass, Drums, Guitar or Vocals while developing live performance skills, a knowledge of different styles of music, composition techniques and an understanding of what makes the music industry tick; all delivered by BIMM’s expert tutoring team who are all prominent music industry professionals with years of experience in The Business. You’ll

Subjects like styles, performance, technique, theory, business, pre-production and much more, are all covered in depth by experienced industry professionals, not just with a proven track record in their field but in education as well, and all taught within our world class facilities.

Essential Equipment• Bass and lead• Tuner• Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)• Headphones and 1/4 jack input• Stationery and manuscript paper• Spare strings• Ear plugs

All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practising or performing.

Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance - Bass------RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma / Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners

Programme Leaders PerformanceMichael Bowes (YR1)Pippa Moyle (YR2)

For the aspiring Performing Musician coming to study at BIMM, you are taking the first step to owning your career, broadening your horizons and putting yourself in a position to begin being able to take advantage of unique opportunities, world class tuition and support for your development as a budding musician. You’ll have the chance to network with 1,000s of like-minded musicians and, being based in Brighton, you’ll become part of one of the most vibrant and diverse music scenes in the world.

The course will provide you with the highest standard of tuition and will help you to develop your own voice on your instrument and excellence in your chosen discipline. You’ll get the support you need to help develop your career along the path you want to take it, and you’ll be supported and guided on your journey by tutors who have the experience of working in the music industry at the highest levels worldwide.

in the music industry at the highest levels worldwide. Subjects like styles, performance, technique, theory, business, pre-production and much more, are all covered in depth by experienced industry professionals, not just with a proven track record in their field but in education as well, and all taught within our world class facilities.

Essential Equipment• Sticks and brushes• Practice pad• Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)• Headphones and 1/4 jack input• Stationery and manuscript paper• Ear plugs

All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practising or performing.

Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance - Drums------RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners

Programme Leaders PerformanceMichael Bowes (YR1)Pippa Moyle (YR2)

For the aspiring drummer coming to study at BIMM, you are taking the first step to owning your career, broadening your horizons and putting yourself in a position to begin being able to take advantage of unique opportunities, world class tuition and support for your development as a budding musician. You’ll have the chance to network with 1,000s of like minded musicians and, being based in Brighton, you’ll become part of one of the most vibrant and diverse music scenes in the world.

The course will provide you with the highest standard of tuition and will help you to develop your own voice on your instrument and excellence in your chosen discipline. You’ll get the support you need to help develop your career along the path you want to take it, and you’ll be supported and guided on your journey by tutors who have the experience of working

Essential Equipment• Guitar and Lead• Tuner• Practice pad• Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)• Headphones and 1/4 jack input• Stationery and manuscript paper• Ear plugs• Spare Strings• Capo• Slide• Various Plectrums All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practising or performing.

Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance - Guitar------RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners

Programme Leaders PerformanceMichael Bowes (YR1)Pippa Moyle (YR2)

The guitar tutors at BIMM Institute Brighton will provide you with the skills and knowledge that will help you become a complete guitarist ready for the ever expanding world of contemporary music.

Musical elements, techniques and styles will be linked together to help you apply them to your own personal passions for music, as well as helping you become involved with other talented musicians.

The common ground between different styles and genres will become clear as you develop musicality as an individual as well as the tools every musician needs to work creatively and effectively in a band situation.

great talent from tutors, guests and of course your fellow students, a microcosm of the music industry with links across the world. From this pool will come the connections you will keep for the whole of your working life.

So get ready to launch, to work and to play hard and to grab all the opportunities that are going to be coming your way. And don’t forget to love the music! That’s at the heart of why we’re all here.

Essential Equipment• Microphone and Lead• Keyboard• Stationery and manuscript paper• Small practice amp

All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practising or performing.

Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance - Vocals------RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners

Programme Leaders PerformanceMichael Bowes (YR1)Pippa Moyle (YR2)

Brighton is the home of many a rock star because it’s beautiful, it’s quirky and it cherishes the creative soul; it’s big enough to attract the attention of the musical elite, and small enough for you to make a big impression on. I hope you are really excited to be here!

I’m sure you have joined us because you know you have talent and you want to train it to the point where music can be your career. This is exactly what we want – to develop our students as excellent vocalists and live performers, ready for real work. So you are going to be taught exclusively by high achieving professionals who will gladly pass on the skills, knowledge and love of the art of vocalising that have taken them so far in your chosen industry.

You’re just about to set out on an amazing journey. You will be surrounded by music and inspired by

musicality as an individual, as well as the tools every songwriter needs to work creatively and effectively in the music industry. I hope you make the most of your exciting musical journey and I wish you the very best of luck! Work hard and enjoy every moment!

Essential Equipment• Keyboard• Stationery and manuscript paper• Ear Plugs

All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practising or performing.

Level 3 Diploma in Music Practitioner - Songwriting------RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners

Programme Leader SongwritingMaz Davis

The outstanding stable of professional songwriting tutors we have at Brighton will provide you with the skills and knowledge that will hone your skills in composition and performance, ready for the ever expanding world of contemporary music.

Musical and compositional elements and performance and styles will be professionally linked together to help you apply them to your own personal passions for music, as well as helping you become involved with other talented musicians.

The common ground between different styles and genres will become clear as you develop your own

selection of modules, including Production, Live Sound Production, Live Event Management, Live Sound Theory, Backline Tech, Studio Skills & Music Industry. Whilst supporting your learning, your tutors will also provide you with their hands on experience on the road, giving you the tools and knowledge to continue in their foot steps. There will be opportunities for you to shadow our events & sound production team and other industry professionals in performance classes as well as out in real world scenarios.

I wish you every success with the year ahead.

Essential Equipment• Stationary• Headphones with 1/4 jack connection• Ear Plugs

All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practising or performing.

Level 3 Diploma in Music Production & Live Sound Events------RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners

Programme Leader, Music Production and Live Sound EventsZoe Martin

Welcome Music Production and Live Sound Events students to your BIMM Institute Brighton course. Your time here will give you the necessary skills and networking opportunities to really focus on what you want for your career in the music industry, be it Music Production, Front of House Engineer, Backline Technician, Tour Manager, Recording Engineer, monitors or setting up and managing your own events. The course will provide you with the necessary entry qualification for one of our industry renowned BA programmes which include Event Management and Music Production.

Whilst studying at BIMM Institute Brighton you will have a chance to meet like minded aspiring professionals from all aspects of the industry allowing you to start networking with potential managers, performers, producers and technicians that you could end up working with on your journey into and through the professional music industry. Your tutors will guide you through an essential

RecommendedResources

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Websites & Blogs------PRS – prsformusic.comPPL – ppluk.comBASCA – basca.org.ukSONGLINES – songlines.co.ukBrighton Open Mic Nightswww.brightonandhoveopenmicnights.weebly.comThe Quietus – thequietus.comDrowned in Sound – drownedinsound.comFact – factmag.comPitchfork – pitchfork.comThe Line of Best Fit – thelineofbestfit.comThe 405 – thefourohfive.comThe Guardian Music – theguardian.com/musicClashmusic – clashmusic.comThe Argus – theargus.co.ukThe Great Escape Festival – greatescapefestival.comPlaylists galore – indieshuffle.comHip hop lovers – allhiphop.comGeneral music blog – thewildhoneypie.comMetal – terriorizer.comAnd more metal – metalinjection.net

BIMM Institute Brighton recommends thatall students start to explore the resourceshighlighted below before term starts.

Journals & Magazines------Music Week (Main UK Industry Magazine)M Magazine (PRS Magazine)Mojo MagazineNMEQ MagazineThe FlyThe Guardian Guide (Saturdays)

Twitter Feeds to Follow------@cdmblogs@bpi_music@ppluk@CMU@songlinesmag@basca_uk@theivors@MusicWeek@m_magazineprs@prsformusic@prsfoundation@uk_music@aim_uk@recordoftheday@officialcharts@guardianmusic@thegreatescape

Student Support

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Student Support Officers------Stephanie Hayward & Sarah Robinson

Whilst studying with us at BIMM you will have lots of exciting and fulfilling opportunities and experiences. However, leaving school or moving away from home for the first time, can come with some challenges.

If you ever have any worries or concerns, you can always come and have a chat with a member of the student support team.

We will do everything we can to help you and make your BIMM experience the best it possibly can be!

Learning Support------Becca Price

We are available to help if you are struggling with your coursework or if you have told us about a special educational need you may have.

As well as being able to help with your academic work, our learning support tutors are active musicians, working in live music performance, songwriting and studio and live engineering.

We are here to help, you are always welcome to pop into the student support office and have a chat.

Student Support Services------We are committed to helping students fulfil their potential during their time at BIMM and place emphasis on supporting the development of our students, both academically and personally. With this in mind, the Student Support team is available at every step of the student journey to offer confidential support, guidance and signposting around stress, alcohol and drugs, depression, anxiety, disability and learning support, family/friendship/relationship problems and eating disorders, as well as on-goingpractical support and advice. We also offer a wide range of additional support services that are designed to meet students’ academic and welfare needs as well as enrich the BIMM Institute Brighton experience.

Pastoral Support------The Student Support team is available for one-to-one tutorial sessions for students to discuss anything they may be struggling with. These can include any topic, ranging from personal issues, to attendance related queries. The student services team can be accessed by students throughout the college day and we encourage you to see us at any time, for additional support as and when needed.

Academic Tutorials and Proffessional Development------

Students are encouraged to book regular one-to-one tutorials to work on technique, master their academic writing and discuss their skills development and long/short term career goals. Tutorials give students a unique opportunity to be individually guided by the most experienced industry professionals in the country.

Disability And Learning Support

------BIMM Institute Brighton is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all students and is particularly committed to ensuring that students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties are provided with support and equal access to their chosen course of study.

We have an excellent Learning Support provision for those with additional support requirements. If a student indicates on their application and/or preenrolment form that they require further support, a member of the Support team will contact them before the start of the course to arrange an individual consultation. Alternatively you can contact us with any questions or concerns onstudentsupportfe@bimm.co.uk

Financial Support------

16-19 Discretionary Bursary Fund

The fund is made available from the government through its funding body, The Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for 16-19 year olds to provide assistance to students whose access to, or completion of, education is inhibited by financial constraints or barriers.

Vulnerable Student Bursary Fund

Students who meet one of the 4 criteria below and who have a financial need can apply for a bursary for vulnerable groups of up to £1,200 per year. This reflects that students in these groups may need a greater level of support to enable them to continue to participate.

The defined vulnerable groups are students who are:

• In care• Care leavers• Receiving Income Support, or Universal Credit because they are financially supporting themselves or financially supporting themselves and someone who is dependent on them and living with them such as a child or partner• Receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments in their own right as well as Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit in their own right

If you have any reports or paperwork relating to your disability or additional support requirements, please email these with your application.

We work with students with a wide range of disabilities, including but by no means restricted to:

• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD) • Autistic spectrum disorders (including asperger syndrome) • Mental health difficulties (such as depression, bi-polar disorder) • Long-term medical conditions (such as HIV, crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis) • Unseen disabilities (such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy) • Sensory impairments (such as visual impairment, hearing impairment) • Mobility or physical impairments (such as paralysis, arthritis)

Please note that we do not have an Educational Psychologist in house. If an Educational Psychologists report is required we can refer but these reports do incur a charge of approximately £350.

Counselling------

BIMM Institute Brighton offers counselling to any student in need of the service via an external professional practice. This free and confidential provision offers individuals the opportunity to explore a wide range of emotional and psychological issues. The counselling service provided is hugely experienced and abides by the British Association for Counselling Code of Ethics.

Student Representative Programme------

The Programme

Student Representatives are elected in term two of each academic year, with existing Reps remaining in post for term one until election time.  There is one Student Rep elected from each course and academic year.

The Role of a Student Rep

The main role of a Student Rep is to liaise and represent the views and opinions of students on the course and to feedback to members of academic and support staff via the termly Student Representation Forums.  Feedback and agreed action points are then taken forward to the Board of Study meetings which take place a little later in the term. 

The outcomes of these meetings are then published on BIMM’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Moodle and fed upwards to the Academic Development and Quality Assurance (ADQA) cycle of meetings.  A Student Reps from each College are invited to represent the student body at one of the four meetings per term in London.   

As a Student Rep you will sit on Meetings and push for changes on your course that the students want to see.  For this to be possible and to meet the full potential of the role you will be the central point of communication for students on your course.  More information on the role of Student Reps and elections will be available as term one progresses. If you are interested in learning more about the role please get in touch with studentsupportfe@bimm.co.uk

BrightonLife

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The city of Brighton and Hove really does have everything – sun, sea, brilliant clubs, loads of live music, great places to eat, fabulous shops and a real bohemian cosmopolitan vibe. it’s estimated that students form around 15% of the population here, so you can be confident that you’ll find plenty of like-minded people and lots to keep you occupied.

Culture------Brighton and Hove is a highly creative city with a diverse cultural scene and a wealth of theatres, galleries, live music and cinemas. Some of the most popular places exhibiting the best of culture in the south can be seen below:

Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road – two centuries old, this is the venue for pre-West End premieres and big touring shows The Dome/Corn Exchange, New Road – an excellent venue for a wide variety of dance, music and theatre Komedia, Gardner Street – a flag ship venue for cutting-edge comedy. 

Duke of York Picturehouse, Preston Circus – this cinema shows the latest films, along with many independent movies, and provides regular themed screenings Pavilion Museum and Art Gallery, Pavilion Gardens – set in the grounds of the Pavilion, this venue has rich historical collections and exciting exhibits both new and old. Plus, entrance is free! Concorde 2, Madeira Drive – this music venue has legendary live bands, incredible club nights and the biggest sound and lighting system in Brighton.

The highlight of the cultural year is the annual Brighton Festival. Held in May, it is England’s biggest arts festival, attracting hundreds of performers to its three-week stint. You will be able to catch internationally renowned musicians, dancers, poets, comedians and writers.

This rich mix of performers can be found everywhere throughout the city, be it a bar, cafe, an established theatre or spilling out onto the streets and parks of Brighton.

The Great Escape Festival is held every May in Brighton, showcasing over 400 up and coming artists from all over the world across 35 walk-able venues. With the biggest LGBTQ community in Europe, Brighton is the home to ‘Pride’, the UK’s biggest Gay Pride Carnival. People from around the world flock to this event, which celebrates the liberalism of Brighton’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender culture.

Brighton Facts and Figures

------Population - 290,000 Source: Office for National Statistics estimate, 2016

Students in higher education - 38,000 Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency, 2018

Officially the happiest city in England for students Source: Sodexo University Lifestyle Survey, 2017

Economy valued at £56bn annually Source: Brighton and Hove City Council, 2018

Nightlife------When the sun sets, Brighton’s legendary nightlife kicks in. The city boasts over 200 pubs and bars; the most bars and pubs per square mile than any other city in the UK. The majority of Brighton’s clubs, including Concorde 2, Patterns, Coalition and the Green Door Store hold gigs in the early evening before opening up to their regular club nights later on. There is an event to cater for every taste, almost every night of the week. Don’t worry about missing out on anything though – you’ll be handed flyers at every street corner and most pubs, bars and cafes will have the latest what’s on guide.

Shopping------ Brighton can satisfy all your shopping needs. Big name stores can be found in Churchill Square shopping centre and on Western Road, but if you’re looking for something a bit more off-beat then visit the bohemian North Laine; a laid-back area of independent clothes shops, cafes and record shops. This is not to be confused with the upmarket South Lanes area with its cobbled alleyways of exclusive fashion boutiques and expensive antiques

The Great Outdoors------Obviously, there’s Brighton beach and the pier, but hop on one of the open-top buses that run from the seafront and you’ll soon find yourself in some of England’s most beautiful countryside. Devil’s Dyke is the best place to enjoy breath taking views of the South Downs, while Stanmer Park has acres of open space and a traditional tearoom that should go down well with your family when they visit.

Eating Out------Whatever your taste and budget you’ll find plenty of places to eat in Brighton. There are over 400 restaurants, more than anywhere in the UK outside of London, which provide food from all cuisines.

Transport------BIMM is well connected to the rest of the city via public transport.

Bus- St James’ Street is close to our BIMM East FE campus and serviced by routes from all over the city;

Bus Nos: 17, 18, 272, 273, 28, 29, 7, 700

For details about service times and route information please refer to www.buses.co.uk. For cheaper bus travel in the Sussex area, students can get discounted tickets using the Brighton BusApp for Smart Phones. For more information visit the website www.buses.co.uk/app

Train- For those living outside of the city, BIMM is easily accessible from either Brighton or Hove mainline station. There are also frequent trains which run to and from London Victoria and London Bridge. Have a look on www.southernrailway.com for train times and ticket prices

Bike- Brighton and Hove is very cyclist friendly with accessible cycle lanes and bike storage allover the city. If you live a short distance from the College it might be the most cost effective way to travel. Find out more about cycling in Brighton www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ content/parking-and-travel/traveltransport- and-road-safety/cycling

GetConnected

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Networking Events------BIMM hold networking events in Term 1, which is a great opportunity to get together with other students from different courses that have similar musicalinterests. Not only is it a great way to find new friends and swap some phone numbers, but it’s also a good place to start finding band members.

BIMM Gigs------Once you’ve got your band together and hadsome rehearsals, you will be able to show off allthe new skills you have learnt at our End Of TermGigs. These will be held at a variety of fantasticlocal venues including, Concorde2, Komedia, TheOld Market and The Latest Music Bar, and are agreat opportunity for students to get some liveperformance experience and put on a brilliantshow for their peers, friends and families.

You will also be invited to audition at the HEcampus for their End of Term shows in term 3and will also put your own day festival on at theConcorde 2 in May 2021.

BIMM Playlist------The BIMM playlist is a showcase of the best songwriting and production talent at our institute. Students have the opportunity to submit their demos to be reviewed by our Artist Development team and a selection of these songs will be professionally recorded and available to buy on a digital streaming platform. BIMM students and the wider music industry are included in the selection process and we see many great artist emerge from this real world experience we offer.

BIMM Careers Support------We recognise the importance of your career development both while at the college and beyond.

Success in the music industry is very much dependent on people knowing who you are and what you do. BIMM is a great place to start building contacts so it is crucial students make the most of every opportunity. Whether it is a chance to perform, attend a networking event or an offer of work experience the more students become involved in the industry the more they will learn about the direction they want to take and have the skills, knowledge and networks to make it happen.

To support this, professional careers advisor, Miranda Glavin, works with all students to build their career skills and knowledge so they are best prepared to navigate their careers in the music industry. Students take part in careers workshops from the beginning of year 12 onwards on key topics such as networking and CV writing and every student has access to one to one impartial advice on their individual career options, pathways and plans.

Whether students need support to plan their careers, help with their university, apprenticeship or job applications, CV writing, job hunting or have general questions or confusion about their next steps Miranda is here to help There is lots of helpful information for students, parents and carers at www.getcareerconfident.co.uk.

Miranda can be reached by email at miranda@elev8careers.org.uk

Careers Advisor------Miranda Glavin

Miranda is a qualified Careers Advisor and director of local careers guidance organisation Elev8Careers. She has over ten years working in the careers guidance field. Prior to that she had various roles working in the music industry so is well placed to support BIMM’s students as they begin their careers.miranda@elev8careers.org.uk

Interested in University?------Year 12 students on Level 3 courses should start looking at degrees and attend university open days in the summer of year 12. All degree courses in the UK can be seen at http://www.ucas.com, which is where students will also apply to the degrees of their choice. Students will have support to write their personal statements and make their applications which need to be complete by the end of the autumn

term of year 13.

Interested in Apprenticeships?

------Apprenticeships are advertised throughout the year but students will generally find the best time to apply will be in the spring and early summer before they plan to leave. An apprenticeship is a job with training so we will support students so that they can best demonstrate they have the skills and experience that show their potential to do the job.

Starting a Business?------Many roles in music are freelance so students may well want to go straight into work as a sole trader. Miranda can help students prepare for this route and make sure they are aware of the legal implications. Keen to travel? Many students want to spend time abroad following their college course. There are lots of opportunities for organised trips both working holidays and volunteering as well as planning a solo trip. We can help students plan their time abroad to make the most of their gap year.

FacultyInformation

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BIMM Brighton------We have multiple sites in BIMM Brighton for all levels but BIMM East is your dedicated FE campus.

BIMM West and BIMM House:38-42 Brunswick Street WestHove, East SussexBN3 1EL

BIMM North:Enterprise House83A Western RoadHove, East SussexBN3 1JB

BIMM Central:2 BartholomewsBrighton, East SussexBN1 1HG

BIMM East:7 Rock PlaceBrighton, East SussexBN2 1PF

All sites are within easy access oflocal amenities and transport links.

Student Cards------You will be issued with a BIMM student card and lanyard at the start of your course.

It is compulsory that you wear your student cards at all times when within BIMM premises.

BIMM operates a visible ID policy for all staff, student and visits to the college. This enables the College to ensure that only authorised persons are admitted to the buildings to maintain a safe and secure environment.

Student Cards------You will have access to many fully equipped rehearsal rooms at BIMM throughout your studies, however there are lots of different rehearsal spaces within the city of Brighton. BIMM Institute Brighton has teamed up with Brighton Electric to offer BIMM students free rehearsal time in some of their fantastic facilities. Along with their state of the art rehearsal rooms and the teaching that we deliver out of their world class recording facilities, BIMM students love to hangout at Brighton Electric because of their on site venue which is regularly used by Events Management students to put various shows and events on.

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IT and Technical resources------To help you navigate your way through your studies at the BIMM Institute we have supplied you with a number of technical resources which are at your disposal during your time with us. Whether you want email on the go, a place to store all your data or just want to ask for technical support on all the various offerings available, we have you covered:

• A downloadable offline copy of the latest version of office 365• A terabyte of cloud data dedicated to you• An online self service password management tool• A virtual e- Library packed with resources to aid your studies• A student IT Support channel• A one stop dedicated student web page where all your resources are housed• Mac Labs with an extensive software estate for qualifying courses

Please help us help you during your time at the BIMM Institute by :

• Choosing a complex password that you will remember that incorporates… - 8 characters or more - Uppercase, lowercase, numerals and symbols - Combine words, don’t use one word - Make up a new word that’s not in the dictionary!• Always maintain software versions on your personal devices that match the software versions in the Mac Labs• Backup your important work in the cloud so it’s safe

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We are committed to helping you throughout your studies with us at BIMM Brighton and offer a wide range of support services designed to meet your academic and welfare needs, don’t hesitate to speak tous whenever required.

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BIMM Institute

(UK) 01273 626 666

(INT) 0044 8442 646 666

BIMM38-42 Brunswick St West

Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1EL