11–26 June 2016 #BCUinspired
The Inspired Festival, now into its third year, showcases the exceptional creative talent of the students who study with Birmingham City University. Running throughout the month of June, the Festival is a celebration of the inspirational arts, design, media and creative technology they produce. 02
Foreword
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The Inspired Festival gives us a suitably striking platform to tell the city of Birmingham – employers, business leaders, entrepreneurs and the wider community – about what makes our University so distinctive. Bashir Makhoul
The Inspired Festival defines how Birmingham City University stands out. Our students produce innovative, ambitious, edgy – even controversial – work that is also practical and relevant. Drawing on the skills and inspiration of our teaching staff and the input of experts from outside the University too, the creative thinking and imaginative ideas of our students very often satisfies both form and function – producing results that can take their place in the wider world.
From beautiful videos to stylish clothing, from elegant designs to outrageous art, and from stunning photography to intricate engineering, the Inspired Festival shows the world what we at Birmingham City University know already about the talents and potential of our students. We tell them Be Epic Be Unique and Be Inspired. And they never let us down. I hope you enjoy the Inspired Festival 2016. Professor Bashir Makhoul Deputy Vice-Chancellor
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The 2016 Inspired Festival will see us open our doors to the people of the city and the wider community in a celebration of the wealth of creative talent being nurtured and developed in the region. #BCUinspired
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Inspired Festival 2016
The Festival runs from 11–26 June, with the main graduate shows taking place from 11–18 June. The Festival will shine a spotlight on the artists, actors, designers, engineers, writers and musicians who are beginning their careers at Birmingham City University.
To find out more, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/ inspired
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Contents Foreword
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Introduction
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The Faculty of Arts, Design and Media
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Ready to be Inspired?
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Birmingham School of Art
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School of Jewellery
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Birmingham School of Architecture and Design
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School of Fashion and Textiles
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Birmingham School of Media
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Birmingham School of Acting
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Birmingham Conservatoire
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School of English
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School of Visual Communication
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Postcards
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Year in Pictures
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Graduates
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Acknowledgments
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Venues
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The Faculty of Arts, Design and Media Birmingham City University’s Faculty of Arts, Design and Media has been a pioneer in education and research since 1843, and is one of Britain’s leading providers of talented professionals to the cultural and creative industries.
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#BCUinspired
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Largely based on an impressive campus in the centre of the UK’s second biggest city, our 10 schools provide outstanding degree and postgraduate courses in creative and performance subjects. Aspiring music, performance, art and media professionals are attracted by our combination of world-class teaching, excellent facilities and professional development opportunities. Our internationally renowned arts training provision includes a specialist music conservatoire and drama school, a leading provider of media training, and the UK’s largest regional centre for art, architecture, jewellery and design education. From music to media and film to fashion, our students regularly win awards and gain national recognition for their achievements. You’ll see them on television and on stage, hear them in concert halls and jazz clubs, and see their works in galleries and on the high street. Our impressive links with industry include such household names as the BBC, Burberry, Goldsmiths, Harvey Nichols, Marks and Spencer, and Saatchi and Saatchi. Creative Skillset has accredited a number of our courses in the areas of acting, fashion, media and visual communication.
We are the only centre in the Midlands approved by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) to offer their Advanced Certificate and Diploma courses. We are a significant recruiter for art and design in China and Malaysia, and we run courses in Hong Kong and Thailand.
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Ready to be Inspired? Whether you are a student considering your next steps, an employer scouting creative talent or a member of the public who enjoys the arts, Inspired Festival 2016 has something for you!
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55,500 ‘Be Inspired’ promotional video views via Facebook and YouTube in 2015.
Inspired Festival 2015 Highlights
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Visitors from 71 countries visited our website
4,367 Visits to the Inspired Festival site
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Birmingham School of Art
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Art
Birmingham School of Art’s exhibition is the culmination of three years of study for students on our Fine Art and Art and Design undergraduate programmes. From 11-19 June, our School at Margaret Street will showcase students’ work, presented in the form of a professional curated exhibition. Students will be on hand to discuss their work and that of the other artists.
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The work on display will showcase a range of media including innovative design, painting, drawing, sculpture, print, installation, film, photography, illustration, product design, fashion and digital media, celebrating the outstanding achievements of our students as they have flourished and developed as artists. Emphasising the individual student’s creative endeavours, rather than their responses to a set brief, this showcase demonstrates how the freedom to experiment gives our students confidence to develop their own artistic practice, without constraints. The work displayed is both imaginative and engaging, and will challenge, surprise and delight.
The exhibition also incorporates a prize-giving ceremony in recognition of students’ achievements, and includes a Sponsors’ Choice award of £500. This year’s sponsors include Savills, IKON, Spectrum, and Pip Seymour Fine Art Products.
“We’re delighted to showcase such a vast array of artistic talent. You can see how hard our students have worked, in the exceptional quality of the work displayed.” John Wigley, Course Director, BA (Hons) Fine Art
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School of Jewellery
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Jewellery
The Jewellery Graduate Shows take place at our School of Jewellery in the heart of Birmingham’s thriving Jewellery Quarter. This year’s showcase includes a diverse range of exciting precious and non-precious metals, timepiece design and gemmological investigation. Other unconventional materials have been explored to create stunning and original design work.
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The wide range of work produced by the School can be seen in the contrast between a one-off, handmade piece and batch production, and the use of traditional tools and equipment against cutting edge computer-aided design and modelling technologies, alongside the parallel activities of gemmology and horology. Previous works have included the works of many prize-winning graduates including: Rosie Kirk (AHCI Winner of Young Talent 2016) Hayley Beckley (Best Newcomer Award, British Craft Trade Fair 2015) Clive Taylor (National Award, Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council 2015) Isabella Liu (Special Award for Fashion Jewellery, Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council 2015) Kevin Grey (Goldsmiths’ Company Award 2014).
Our graduates have also gained international recognition and undertaken commissions or exhibited work with prestigious names such as The Royal Mint, The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A), Goldsmith Hall, Saatchi Gallery, Sieraad, Inhorgenta Talente and Galerie Marzee.
“We are very proud of our students and this show is a fantastic opportunity to see their incredible creations, showcasing a range of techniques and disciplines. We are delighted to introduce you to the next generation of talented graduates to emerge from the School of Jewellery, and warmly encourage you to visit.” Jeremy Hobbins, Deputy Head of School Course Director, BA (Hons) Horology
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Birmingham School of Architecture and Design
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Architecture and Design
Birmingham School of Architecture was founded in 1908 and has a long and proud history. In August 2015 the School became Birmingham School of Architecture and Design, welcoming the key disciplines of interior design and product design to the existing provision, which also included landscape architecture.
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To mark this significant year in the School’s history, we invite you to visit our end of year degree shows which will showcase student work from all four of our design disciplines, capturing design through the scales: landscapes to architecture to interiors to products. Within each discipline, students are encouraged to find their own place in their respective fields, declaring where their passion lies and defining their design beliefs, values and ethos.
“Our show opens to great acclaim and interest every year as we literally ‘put on a show’. The renowned vibrancy of our shows will be heightened this year as for the first time, Interior Design and Product Design will be showcased alongside Architecture and Landscape. This will be something you don’t want to miss!” Professor Kevin W Singh RIBA SBID NTF FRSA Head of Birmingham School of Architecture and Design
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School of Fashion and Textiles
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Fashion and Textiles
On show this year are clothes, fabrics, products, costumes and images created by the style leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. In addition, we present business concepts, trend analyses, stylish photography and graphic design; all essential in the global industry of fashion and textiles.
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Work on show has already been featured in the UK and around the world. It has been used in professional trade shows, exhibitions and events, demonstrating our belief in the value of working with industry and our commitment to an international vision of fashion and textiles. At the same time, the individual and personal journey of each student is represented by their final project work, giving rise to an amazing show of cultural diversity, social responsibility, imaginative practice, craft and personal artistic expression. This year will showcase the exceptional talent of students on the BA (Hons) Fashion Design, BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion, and BA (Hons) Textile Design courses. This year’s students have pushed the boundaries of design and innovation to create
exceptional products, designs and campaigns, using knowledge gained through work experience and collaborations within high calibre international companies such as Iris Van Herpen, Preen, Adidas and Burberry. Look out for detailed bespoke outfits, with a finalist in this year’s Bridal Buyer Awards. This year’s students have raised the bar of creativity and truly justified the course’s Creative Skillset tick of approval!
“For the very best in contemporary fashion and textile design, business ideas and communications just come to our show. With the work of some 300 students on display there is something for everyone.” Professor Colin Gale Head of the School of Fashion and Textiles
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Birmingham School of Media
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Media
Birmingham School of Media’s showreel will celebrate students’ achievements, highlighting the very best work for each media specialism: television, radio, PR, events, journalism, web and new media, and photography.
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The professionally produced showreel will be shown at regular intervals throughout the Festival, with a further screening taking place at the Birmingham’s favourite 90’s film event on Friday 10 June at the Giant Screen in Millennium Point. New Technology Institute The New Technology Institute (NTI) is part of the University’s School of Media, and provides super-vocational, industrypostgraduate degree courses in video games development, digital marketing and film marketing and distribution.
The courses are partnered and codesigned with companies like Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Crytek, Mediacom and McCann. At this year’s Inspired Festival, NTI will showcase the innovate work its students have developed during their studies. So, look out for their games on display across The Parkside Building.
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Birmingham School of Acting
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Acting
As an accredited, specialist drama school, we have trained professionals for careers in a variety of performance areas – behind the scenes, in applied settings and for stage, screen and broadcast – for 80 years. Since 1936, the basis of our acting courses has been learning through performance.
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“Our summer shows are performed by final-year students from our postgraduate acting courses. They are part of our theatre company which has established a reputation as one of the most exciting in the city. The company’s composition changes every year, so our seasons are highly eclectic, presenting a wide range of works – some challenging, some moving, some witty, but all with a freshness that comes from working with emerging professional actors”. “I hope you enjoy our performances”. Stephen Simms, Director of Birmingham School of Acting
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Birdland
Ciphers
By Simon Stephens Directed by Benet Catty
By Dawn King Directed by Kirstie Davis
It’s the last week of a massive international tour, and rock star Paul is regularly playing to 75,000 adoring fans. Everybody knows his name. He can have anything he wants. Simon Stephens’ lacerating new play creates a repellent and seductive world, and gives us a glittering moral fable about empathy, money and fame for our celebrity-obsessed times. Contains adult themes.
Ciphers is a smart and provocative espionage thriller that examines versions of identity. Beginning with the mysterious and untimely demise of a double agent, this story of spies, surveillance and deliberate ambiguity forces the audience to question everything and accept nothing while figuring out its deceptions, codes and reality in this shadowy realm.
£7.50 (concs. £5, students £2.50) The Patrick Centre (Birmingham Hippodrome) www.bcu.ac.uk/acting/whats-on/birdland Wed 8 Jun: 7pm Thu 9 Jun: 7pm Fri 10 Jun: 2.30pm, 7pm Sat 11 Jun: 5pm
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Originally co-produced by Out of Joint, the Bush Theatre and the Exeter Northcutt Theatre. Contains adult themes. £7.50 (concs. £5, students £2.50). Booking fee may apply. The Old Rep Theatre www.bcu.ac.uk/acting/whats-on/ciphers Wed 15 Jun: 7.30pm Thu 16 Jun: 7.30pm Fri 17 Jun: 2.30pm, 7.30pm Sat 18 Jun: 5pm
Acting
Habeas Corpus By Alan Bennett Directed by Chris Monks The antics at the Wicksteed home are a satirical merry-go-round. Family, friends and the sexual satisfaction of the “corpus” (body) are the ruling passions in this farcical comedy of ill-manners. Through a dance of mistaken identities and carnal encounters, one motto holds fast: “He whose lust lasts, lasts longest.”
“A parade of wit.” The New York Times “A marvelous freaky farce... rowdy and ribald.” - NBC £7.50 (concs. £5, students £2.50) The Patrick Centre (Birmingham Hippodrome) www.bcu.ac.uk/acting/whats-on/habeas-corpus Thu 23 Jun: 7pm Fri 24 Jun: 2.30pm, 7pm Sat 25 Jun: 5pm
Bookings
Visit BSA’s website to book: www.bcu.ac.uk/acting/whats-on
Venues
The Crescent Theatre and Studio Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, B16 8AE www.crescent-theatre.co.uk Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TB www.birminghamhippodrome.com The Old Rep Theatre Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DY www.oldreptheatre.org.uk Birmingham School of Acting Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG www.bcu.ac.uk/bsa info@bsa.bcu.ac.uk T: 0121 331 7220
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Birmingham Conservatoire
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Music
Since 1886, Birmingham Conservatoire has been a place where talent develops, individual creativity flourishes and successful careers begin – all against the backdrop of one of the UK’s greatest modern cities.
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From our early development as the music department of the historic Birmingham and Midland Institute to the thriving international conservatoire we are today, we now have over 500 students on undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes, as well as a Junior department of over 200 students. We’re looking forward to moving to our brand new, state-of-the-art home at the University’s City Centre Campus in 2017, and are thrilled to offer such an exciting programme of events this summer as we say goodbye to our beloved Adrian Boult Hall as part of the City of Sounds Festival. www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire
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School of English
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Creative Writing
The Inspired Festival will see the launch of this year’s School of English Creative Writing Anthology, which includes contributions from undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as staff, and features an enticing range of writing forms, from fiction and poetry to screenwriting and plays.
School of English Creative Writing Summer Show This year’s School of English Creative Writing Anthology will be unveiled on 22 June, and includes a wine reception. Our guest author Ruth Gilligan is an Irish novelist, journalist and academic currently living in the UK. She has published three novels to date, and was the youngest person ever to reach number one on the Irish bestsellers’ list. Her fourth novel, Nine Folds Make a Paper Swan, is based around the history of the Jewish community in Ireland, and will be published by Atlantic Books in July 2016 (UK/Ireland) and Tin House in January 2017 (US). Ruth is a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Birmingham, and also contributes
regular literary reviews to the Guardian, TLS, Irish Independent and LA Review of Books. This year we’re honoured and delighted that Jim Crace – a graduate of the University who is admired worldwide as one of the leading novelists writing in English today is providing both the Foreword and extracts from his own published work.
“We are enormously proud of the work we do as a school, and this launch is the perfect opportunity to bring students, staff and members of the public together to celebrate.” Sarah Wood, Head of the School of English
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School of Visual Communication
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Visual Communication
The School of Visual Communication Graduate Show celebrates the rich and varied responses our students have shown throughout their studies.
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Every portfolio demonstrates the progression, creativity and hard work each student has made within a learning environment that encourages sound practice, transformative experiences, critical reflection and bold risk taking. The School’s outstanding theatre, digital and analogue photographic studios, editing and animation suites, cutting-edge 3D animation and film equipment, plus its MILO motion capture technology, are the launch pad from which our students’ imaginations take flight. The quality of our students is consistently recognised by industry, many of whom
have won prestigious design awards, such as the prestigious Royal Television Society Student Animation Award. The exhibition is a showcase of multidisciplinary work and an exciting and diverse experience.
“Graduates from across the School of Visual Communication represent the future of their fields. Reflecting the multitude of learning streams within the School, their work demonstrates the collaborative approach we foster across associated disciplines and via engagement with Birmingham’s vibrant creative community.” Nathan Tromans, Head of School of Visual Communications
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Thank you to: Katie Fields, Michael Smith, Harvinder Dullat, Diana Gangan, Eli Parchment, Emma Wilson-Wright, Ankisha Rana and Thomas Hartwell. Photography by Benjamin Beloni.
Year in Pictures Exhibition
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A Year in Pictures A retrospective of Birmingham City University’s achievements over the past academic year across all faculties, portrayed in photographs. Parkside Gallery Parkside Gallery is a leading art, design and media exhibition space within Birmingham City University’s Parkside Building, with an emphasis on, but not confined to, media and design-led practice. A small committee of University staff shape an engaging and relevant annual programme.
Visitors can expect to see a diverse range of shows throughout the academic year, culminating in the University’s very own graduate shows in the summer. The gallery is an integral part of the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media’s teaching and learning environment. Discover Parkside Gallery: www.bcu.ac.uk/parkside-gallery
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Graduates
Meet some of our inspiring graduates… Helen Green Helen is a freelance illustrator. She first posted her GIF depicting the many faces of David Bowie in January 2015. It went viral a econd time following the singer’s death this year and has featured on websites including the Daily Mail and The Guardian.
“The project work I undertook at Birmingham City University helped me feel more prepared for projects in the real world. I felt that the tutors seemed genuinely enthusiastic about my work and were keen to push me out of my comfort zone and try new approaches. “It felt pretty surreal to see websites like the Daily Mail and the Guardian talking about my GIF, but what really surprised me and excited me most was having it featured on David Bowie’s official website and social media. It was far more strange following Bowie’s death, to see the GIF being shared in a time of shock and mourning.
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Helen Green
“The GIF was shortlisted for a Shorty Award for ‘GIF of the Year’ in New York recently, which was quite bizarre. One of the loveliest outcomes of the GIF’s ‘fame’ was it being included in Adam Buxton’s show at the BFI Southbank called ‘Bug’. ”I started taking commissioned work whilst still at university. At the end of 2012 I worked on my first high-profile project for Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, which involved artwork that was printed on the side of large tents for a pre-concert tailgate tour called the Born Brave Bus Tour. “My clients have ranged from magazines such as WIRED, Esquire and The Hollywood Reporter to websites like Refinery29, Esquire Classics and ESPN FC. Other clients include Tumblr, StudioCanal and Sky Arts. I also sell my work through Society6, Art Rookie and my own Big Cartel shop.”
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Tom Chapman
Tom Chapman Tom Chapman graduated with a First Class award in BMus (Hons) Jazz in 2007. His main project is now The Urban Folk Quartet, a band that tours the UK and is set to release its fourth album this year.
“The fact that, while completing my jazz degree, I was able to explore other musical avenues with support and in many cases encouragement from Birmingham Conservatoire was crucial in my starting the career I enjoy today. “Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble opened up myriad opportunities for me, teaching me about the craft and graft of stagecraft and gigging. Joe is my main musical accomplice to this day and I can’t imagine where I would be now without having joined the Folk Ensemble.
Betty Jackson
“I have particularly fond memories of my lessons with the late ony Levin, whose approach greatly affected me as a player and a person, and I think of his teaching often. The student and local jam session and gig promotion scene that grew up around the jazz course, in conjunction with the excellent provision from Tony Dudley Evans, made for an extremely exciting environment to be a student in.
Glittering alumni include: Novelist Jim Crace; Alfred Bestall, illustrator of Rupert Bear; comedian Frank Skinner; fashion designer Betty Jackson; Capital FM and former Clothes Show presenter Margherita Taylor, and X-Factor 2007 runner-up Rhydian Roberts. Laura Mvula, multi-award nominated musician (MOBOs, Mercury Prize, Brits) Catherine Tydlesley, Eva Price on Coronation Street, Helen George, star of Call the Midwife and 2015’s Strictly Come Dancing
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Acknowledgments
taken at the Birmingham School of Media, Exhibit This event (2015) Page 20 Image by Birmingham City University Birmingham School of Acting Page 22-23 Left to right- image one of Birdland, image two of Ciphers, and image three of Habeas Corpus all purchased from iStock. Far right image by Birmingham City University- Birmingham School of Acting. Visit www.bcu.ac.uk/acting for all source images. Page 24 Birmingham Conservatoire, image from the Stereo is King Performance. Visit www.bcu.ac.uk/ conservatoire Page 25 Top image from Folk Ensemble & bottom image from BLAST - Birmingham Conservatoire. Visit www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire for more information and to book tickets. Page 26 Image of Siren Knight (2015) by Birmingham City University - School of English Page 28 Image by Taylor Lantelli (2015) School of Visual Communication Page 30 Postcard design by Z3/Studio Photography by Benjamin Beloni http://www.benjaminbeloni.co.uk Students: Katie Fields, Michael Smith, Harvinder Dullat, Diana Gangan, Eli Parchment, Emma Wilson-Wright, Ankisha Rana and Thomas Hartwell. Page 31 Parkside Gallery - Birmingham City (image photographed internally by Birmingham City University) and bottom image of Elliott Sansom Page 32 Image of Helen Green Page 33 Image of Tom Chapman Page 33 Image of Betty Jackson image by Birmingham City University Page 34 Image supplied by PROPERCORN PR
Acknowledgments (will send as separate document) Page 3 Image of Professor Bashir Makhoul Image credits
(Deputy Vice Chancellor) by Birmingham City University Page 4 Image one from Birmingham School of Media, Exhibit This 2015; image two by Aidan Mooney (2015) Page 6 Image one, designer- Katrina Wilson from School of Fashion and Textiles, Birmingham City University - Graduate Fashion Week 2015 and Image two from Birmingham School of Media, Exhibit This 2015 Page 7 Image by Lee Chelsea (2015) Birmingham School of Art Page 8 Image one, designer Joanne Mills (2015) Image two from Birmingham City University, School of Fashion & Textiles- Graduate Fashion Week 2015 show Page 9 Image one and two from School of Jewellery Private View Evening 2015 at Vittoria Street by Birmingham City University (2015) Page 10 Image by Oliver Sutcliffe (2015) Birmingham School of Art Page 12 Image by Rong Yao Victoria (2015) School of Jewellery Page 14 Image by Beau Birkett (2015) Birmingham School of Architecture and Design Page 16 Image of Chloe Lovewell (2015) School of Fashion and Textiles Page 18 Image by Birmingham City University
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and Event Team. Visit www.propercorn.com for more details.
Production credits Many thanks to all of our talented and ‘inspirational’ students and graduates, without whom this festival would not be possible. Sincere thanks also, to the many Birmingham City University staff members and external suppliers who have supported the 2016 Inspired Festival. From Executive Deans, Associate Deans, Heads of Schools and Course Directors to Marketing and Comms, Press & PR, Exhibition and Events, Creative Services Team, our Internal Copywriting Team, Millennium Point Events Team, our Student PR Assistants, Student Ambassadors, Students Union and many more who have organised and supported in delivering the Inspired Festival. It is a team effort involving expertise, dedication and countless hours of input.
Special thanks Z3 Studio, Deelays Printers and Urban Projections (The Light Cycle). Thank you all!
Please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/inspired for a full list of artistic and production credits.
Inspired Festival 2016 THANK YOU for attending the 2016 Inspired Festival. We hope you’ve had an inspiring experience and we would be very grateful if you could answer a few questions to ensure that next year’s Inspired Festival is a success. Thank you. About you Are you: A member of the public A student or staff member at Birmingham City University A creative industries professional A student from a school or college A representative from a company/business Please indicate your age: 17 or under 18-21 22-30 31-50 51-60 60+
Do you live? In Birmingham In the wider West Midlands Outside the West Midlands
How did you register to attend? Online On the day
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Other events City Talk, 3 June Light Up the Night – An evening with Mike Stevens Musical Director and musician for Take That, Mike Stevens, will return to his alma mater – Birmingham Conservatoire. Since graduating from the then Birmingham School of Music in 1979, Mike has enjoyed a successful career in the music industry, including a solo career as a saxophonist. He is best known as Take That’s musical director, who he has worked and toured with from 1992, playing keyboards, guitar and saxophone, as well as backing vocals. Mike was literally ‘Back for Good’ in 2006, when the group asked him back as musical director following their reunion. Mike’s work with Take That made him an in-demand musical director and subsequently led him to direct with artists such as Will Young, Sugababes, Eurythmics, Mika and Geri Halliwell as well as being a touring member of 10cc. He has directed many big charity events such as BBC Children in Need Rocks from 2009-13, where he directed the house band, and Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Concerts in South Africa. He is also a Grammy-nominated producer, known particularly for his work with Annie Lennox over the past decade. Mike will be interviewed by renowned cellist and Principal of Birmingham Conservatoire, Professor Julian Lloyd Webber. Mike will share his experiences from his career in the music industry and reflect on his journey from music student to touring with one of the UK’s biggest bands. Following the talk, Mike will be presented with an Honorary Fellowship from Birmingham City University.
bcu.ac.uk/inspired Graduation Ball, 5 June On 5 June, the official Graduation Ball 2016 will mark the end of our students’ time at Birmingham City University. From 6.30pm, the prestigious International Convention Centre on Broad Street will hold an exclusive and unforgettable event, celebrating the class of 2016. The band Rhythmatic return once again with their take on contemporary hits, followed by a DJ set from the McFly vocalist and guitarist Danny Jones. In addition, fairground style amusements will also be available for a chance to win a variety of prizes throughout the night. Get set for what promises to be an unforgettable night! Tickets available at bcusu.com for £49.50.
Birmingham’s Favourite 90’s Film Event, 10 June To mark the start of the Inspired Festival, students and the public are invited to attend, Birmingham’s favourite 90s film event, taking place in the Giant Screen- Millennium Point on Friday 10 June. Ten pictures have been shortlisted by University experts, drawn from a collection of the highest grossing, multi-award-winning and the most culturally significant movies of the decade. The film with the most votes will be shown at Birmingham City University’s Auditorium on the night. So come and join us, for an evening of fun and get to watch one of your favourite 90’s films! Tickets available at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/birminghamsfavourite-90s-film-tickets-25251281262 Tickets include: one meal, one soft drink and popcorn by PROPERCORN
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