Birmingham City University - Institute of Art and Design

Department of Media & Communication


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Media Skills websiteMedia skills training

As well as the undergraduate, postgraduate and professional qualifications the Department also offers a wide range of short courses for those working in or on the periphery of the media industry.

Based at Screen Media Lab, which houses an up-to-date industry led training facility, the Media Skills team offers a variety of professional media related courses.

The team's key aim is to bridge the gap between education, the creative sector and industry by delivering a variety of courses, workshops and seminars including entrepreneurial programmes, specialist accredited courses, summer schools for under and over 18s, broadcast journalism seminars, software development and High Definition training suitable for a wide range of individuals at any level.

For more information on Media Skills please visit http://www.mediaskills.org.uk.

It was obvious that the trainers were professional, knew their stuff and were experts in their field. An excellent course, with excellent advice and tips. Sue Johnson, Sandwell Homes

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