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Open DayProgramme 2016Birmingham School of Art Margaret Street

bcu.ac.uk/opendays

Sunday 4 December11am – 3pm

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Founded in 1885 as the UK’s first public art school, the Birmingham School of Art in Margaret Street has achieved global recognition in developing students’ visual art and design skills. All of our staff are practising artists, designers and writers, ensuring you will receive access to the latest thinking, activity and professional networks. Our graduates are employed by companies such as Laura Ashley, Harrods and Burberry.

We understand that choosing the course and university that’s right for you is a huge and often difficult decision, with lots to consider. Our Open Days are designed to give you all the information you need, with a non-stop programme of events and activities running throughout the day. You, your friends and family will be the centre of our attention, as you meet and talk to our friendly staff and students about courses, careers and all aspects of study.

There’s a packed programme, so we recommend that you arrive for the start to ensure you get the most out of the day. We’re sure you’ll leave with a real feel for what it’s like to be a Birmingham City University student. We hope you have an enjoyable day.

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Welcometo Birmingham School of Art, Margaret Street

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On-the-day essentialsWhen you arrive All Birmingham School of Art visitors must register at our Margaret Street building. Directions to the School can be found on page 10 of this programme. Upon arrival please report to the Open Day registration desk, hand in your registration document or text message ID, and collect your welcome pack and programme for the day.

If you have any questions Please ask a member of staff if you need any help, or talk to one of our helpful Student Ambassadors. We’re here to answer any questions you have about the Open Day.

Open Day highlights at Birmingham School of Art, Margaret StreetGet valuable course information Find out about your subject with our range of talks, presentations, tours and activities and learn about our ground-breaking research, and how it impacts our pioneering teaching and advanced facilities.

Talk to the tutors Talk to our academics and admissions tutors about course content, entry requirements or anything else you want to know more about. This is a great opportunity to get valuable in-depth course information from the experts themselves – the people who teach you.

Meet our students Our Student Ambassadors are on hand all day. No one’s better placed to tell you about university life, so feel free to chat to them about whatever you want to know!

Talk and tour Time Duration Meeting point

BA (Hons) Art and Design

11.30am and 1.30pm 1 hour and 30 minutes Reception, Level 0

BA (Hons) Fine Art 11.30am and 1.30pm 1 hour and 30 minutes Reception, Level 0

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Our flagship City Centre Campus is just a short coach ride away (transport provided). If you’d like to visit, a coach will leave from outside Birmingham School of Art on Margaret Street, taking in our student accommodation en-route at the following times:

A coach service is also provided to take you back to Birmingham School of Art on Margaret Street at the following times: 12.40pm and 2.40pm.

Open Day highlights at our flagship City Centre Campus

Depart Birmingham School of Art, Margaret Street

Arrive ‘The Heights’ Accommodation

Depart ‘The Heights’ Accommodation

Arrive City Centre Campus, Cardigan Street

11.30am 12 noon 12.20pm 12.30pm

1.30pm 2.00pm 2.20pm 2.30pm

At our City Centre Campus you can:

Get financial advice: University is a big investment in your future. Our detailed and informative finance talks will help you understand fees and funding.

View our student accommodation: See where you could be living next year. Coaches to our flagship City Centre Campus will visit the welcoming en-suite student bedrooms at ‘The Heights’ en-route. You can also visit the accommodation information desk on Level 0, Millennium Point to speak to a member of staff.

Learn about support services: Our award-winning student support ensures that you are given the help you need to succeed every step of the way. We provide high quality services that support you, enhance your learning experience and are responsive to your changing needs before, during and after university. There will be knowledgeable representatives from our different services here on the day to answer any questions you may have about university life.

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General talks Start time Duration Meeting point

Advice on writing your Personal Statement

1.15pm 45 minutes The Giant ScreenAuditorium, Level 1,Millennium Point

Talk for International Students 11.30am 30 minutes MP380, Level 3, Millennium Point

Student Finance Talk 11.50am and 2pm

30 minutes MP388, Level 3,Millennium Point

Student Life Talk 11.15am, 11.45am, 1.15pm and 2.15pm

30 minutes Room C001, Level 0, The Curzon Building

Hear about student life, get to grips with finance, learn some key tips on what to include in your personal statement and much more.

Support service stands Location

Accommodation Office Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point

Admissions Office Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point

Centre for Academic Success Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point

International Office Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point

Students’ Union Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point

Student Services (offering advice on student finance, health and wellbeing, job prospects and visas and immigration).

Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point

Library and Learning Resources Atrium, Level 0, The Curzon Building

Just look out for our support service stands and come and talk to us for helpful, individual advice. Disabled visitors are encouraged to visit the University for an opportunity to find out what we have to offer. Information relating to disability support can be found at the Student Services stand.

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Plan your day11am

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Tell us what you think and you could win £50 in High Street shopping vouchers!We aim to ensure our Open Days are informative and enjoyable for everyone attending.

We welcome feedback and would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to let us know about your Open Day experience. Complete the survey online at www.bcu.ac.uk/opendayfeedback and we’ll enter you into a prize draw.

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Travel directionsRoad From M6 South or North West Leave the M6 at Junction 6 and follow the A38(M). Follow signs to ‘City Centre, Bromsgrove A38’. As you come off the flyover keep left on St Chads Queensway/A4400. Continue to follow A4400 under the railway bridge, where the A4400 becomes Great Charles Street, Queensway.

After about 350 metres Margaret Street is on your left, turn in here. Birmingham School of Art is on your left, directly after the junction with Cornwall Street. There is metered parking around the School.

The closest multi-storey car park is on Livery Street. Livery Street is an immediate left after the railway bridge. A large multi-storey car park is situated on the left hand side of Livery Street. From there it is a short walk straight along Edmund Street to Margaret Street.

From M5 South West Leave the M5 at Junction 3 and travel towards Birmingham City Centre along the A456 (Hagley Road) for five miles to the Five Ways roundabout. At the roundabout take first left onto Ladywood Middleway/A4540. At the roundabout, take first exit onto Icknield Street/A4540. After approx 300m turn right into Carver Street, then first left into Warstone Lane, continue along Warstone Lane (which becomes Hall Street) until you get to the junction of Great Hampton Street/B4100. Turn right and follow Great Hampton Street/Constitution Hill for half a mile. Take a slight right on Great Charles Street Queensway/A4400.

After about 350 metres Margaret Street is on your left, turn in here. Birmingham School of Art is on your left, directly after the junction with Cornwall Street. There is metered parking around Birmingham School of Art. The closest multi-storey car

park is on Livery Street. Livery Street is an immediate left after the railway bridge. A large multi-storey car park is situated on the left hand side of Livery Street. From there it is a short walk straight along Edmund Street to Margaret Street.

From M40 Oxford and South Turn off on the M42 and travel north towards the M6. Travel north on the M6 leaving at Junction 6. (Read directions ‘From M6 South or North West’).

From M42 East Midlands Join the M6 heading towards Birmingham Central and leave the M6 at Junction 6. (Read directions ‘From M6 South or North West’).

Rail Birmingham School of Art is situated about ten minutes walk from both New Street Station and Snow Hill Station, where there are regular train services to and from all parts of the country. Trains run every half hour from London Euston to New Street Station - the journey time is approximately 100 minutes.

Walking route from New Street station Exit the station onto Hill Street. Turn right and continue walking up Hill Street until you get to Victoria Square. Keep going alongside the Town Hall through Victoria Square until you see the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery on your right. Walk past the main entrance and turn right onto Edmund Street. Walk along until you see Margaret Street (first left). Birmingham School of Art is situated on the right hand side.

Walking route from Snow Hill station Exit the station onto Colmore Row. Turn left and follow Colmore Row towards the Council House. Cross Newhall Street and continue along Colmore Row until you get to Eden Place on your right. Walk down Eden Place and cross Edmund Street, turn left then first right onto Margaret Street. Birmingham School of Art is on your right.

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BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF ARTMargaret StreetBirmingham B3 3BXTel: +44 (0)121 331 5970Email: enquiries@bcu.ac.ukwww.bcu.ac.uk/art

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There are multiple road improvements taking place in Birmingham city centre. These directions may be subject to change at short notice.

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Contact usContact our Course Enquiries Team online viawww.bcu.ac.uk/enquiries or telephone +44 (0)121 331 5595.

Join our online community/birminghamcityuniversity@MyBCU

Important informationEmergencies and first aid Our security team can be contacted on +44 (0)121 331 6325.If you require first aid, please ask for assistance from a member of staff who will be wearing a blue Birmingham City University shirt.

Fire alarm If you hear a fire alarm, please leave by the nearest fire exit as quickly as possible. Follow any instructions given by our staff.

Equal opportunities Birmingham City University promotes equality of opportunity in respect of every aspect of its provision. For full details of our Equal Opportunities Policy, please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/equalopps.

This programme is subject to change - please check www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays before you come for the most up-to-date information.

At Birmingham City University, we’re dedicated to ensuring you develop the skills employers need, so it’s essential that we keep our range of courses at the cutting edge of your discipline in an ever-changing job market.

In line with this, please note that we are bringing in a number of new courses for 2017/18, and updating the modules of others. Some courses in this programme remain subject to approval, so please continue to check our website for the latest changes: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses