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Welcome Pack ———— Rethink Music Education Year 2021/22 ——— bimm.co.uk
Welcome To Your BIMM Institute Birmingham
Congratulations
On Being Offered
A Place!
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Welcome! We are thrilled that you have chosen BIMM We believe that everything you do while at BIMM is
Institute Birmingham as your place for professional preparing you for your career. For that reason, your
musical development and studies. The whole team career doesn’t begin when you leave, it begins now.
here are very much looking forward to meeting you We will provide you with numerous opportunities,
and are excited to be a part of your wonderful career and I encourage you to make the most of every
in music. single one – whether they be gigs in local venues,
performing at our open days, producing tracks
BIMM Institute Birmingham is the seventh college for your fellow musicians, working at festivals,
in the BIMM group, opening its doors to the first auditioning for record labels, or promoting a local
cohort of students in September 2017. Studying venue – these all give you valuable experience which
alongside the Diploma courses in Performance, you can use to demonstrate your ability to future
Songwriting, and Production, are our portfolio employers or clients.
of degree programmes, including Popular Music,
Songwriting, Music Production and Music Business, The Diploma programme will be challenging at times,
Event Management and Music Journalism and and you will need to work hard to get the most from
Music Marketing, Media and Communication. This your time at BIMM, but never forget that you are
combination of disciplines creates an effective not alone, we are here to help you when you need it.
microcosm of the music industry for you to You are also surrounded by many other students in
network within and start your journey towards the same boat, who will also be happy to assist. The
ultimate success. person you help today, will be the person who can
offer you an important gig in the future.
BIMM’s tutor roster is made up of music industry
professional musicians, songwriters, producers, I’m looking forward to working with you this
artists, managers and entrepreneurs, who have not academic year, and I can’t wait to hear and see what
just learnt how to do it, they are actively out there you can achieve.
doing it. This means that their experience in the
real word yesterday, will be relevant in your lectures Antony Greaves
today, ensuring that the curriculum is always at the College Principal
cutting edge, to best prepare you for your own future
in the industry.
Contents ------ Introduction 5 Induction and Enrolment 7 Welcome From Course Leader 8 Recommended Resources 9 Student Support 11 Disability and Learning Support 13 Safeguarding 13 FE Diploma Financial Support 15 Birmingham Life 16 Get connected at BIMM 21 Masterclasses, Student Associations 23 and Practice Facilities Diploma Attendance Procedures 24 Faculty Information 25
———— Induction And Enrolment
Welcome From Your
Diploma Course Leader
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As Course Leader for Further Education at BIMM understanding of the interconnecting aspects of the
Birmingham, I look forward to welcoming you onto a UK music industry, not only in terms of industry job
Diploma course that allows you to immerse yourself roles but also in regard to clear paths of development
within an environment that makes clear connections within your own specific course discipline.
with professional practice. In addition to supporting
you throughout your learner journey here at BIMM Whether you are applying as a vocalist, guitarist,
Birmingham, my role as course leader involves bass player, drummer, songwriter or producer, we
leading a team of tutors with significant industry look forward to welcoming you to BIMM Birmingham.
experience who are current practitioners in their own Great opportunities await for you to engage with
areas of excellence. highly experienced tutors using industry-standard
equipment and where many learners, like you, also
Upon enrolling as a Diploma student at BIMM aspire to be professional musicians or music industry
Birmingham, you can expect to enter a programme practitioners. I look forward to welcoming you to the
that enables both education and career Diploma course at BIMM Birmingham and witnessing
development. This will develop your knowledge your development throughout your learner journey.
and skills required for progression onto a Higher
Education programme or towards a career within Steve McCarthy
the UK Music Industry. On the Diploma course, you FE Course Leader
will be provided with an opportunity to enable and
maximise your future potential through gaining anTo study at BIMM Institute, you will need to complete
enrolment. You will be sent instructions on how to Useful Contacts
enrol via email. There are up to 3 stages to complete
enrolment before you become a registered student. ------
Stage 1 – Enrolment Form Enrolment Support
Complete the enrolment form and upload essential enrolmentsupport@bimm.ac.uk
personal information, as detailed at the bottom of Monday – Friday 9am – 8pm (GMT)
this page. You must complete the enrolment form Saturday 10am – 4pm (GMT)
before you can begin studying on your course. How UK – 0344 2 646 666
to complete this stage will be sent directly to you
via email. Admissions
admissions@bimm.co.uk
Stage 2 – Tuition Fees
We need to confirm your tuition fees. You may be Student Support
asked to contact student finance for verification. studentsupportbirmingham@bimm.co.uk
Stage 3 – Logging in to BIMM systems Finance
The last part of enrolment is making sure you have financeenquiries@bimm.co.uk
access to the applications and systems you will use
daily as a student. We will issue you with your IT
credentials and show you the student portal where
all applications are in one easy to use place. Online Enrolment
Induction & Freshers’ For Your Course
Closer to the start of the course, your college will
contact you with induction and freshers’ information, ------
look out for this in your inbox and on social media
platforms. Some of the events offered to you will be All students are required to complete enrolment.
essential for you to attend and others will be more You will have been sent an e-mail with a link to the
informal events. Make sure to take full advantage of enrolment portal, which will guide you through all
the activities and events the colleges are putting on the required processes. Below are a list of things that
for you. MUST be completed before you can start the course:
Induction events include important information Enrolment form – must be completed in full and
about your course, give you the opportunity to meet submitted – the link to this form will have been sent
your course leader and your future classmates. to you by e-mail.
Passport style photo – this will be used for your
student ID card. Please follow the guidelines on the
enrolment form. You will not be able to enter BIMM
Term Dates buildings without an ID card.
------ Proof of ID – we require proof that you have the
right to study in the UK. Ideally this will be a valid
Semester/Term dates passport. You will upload a copy when completing
You can check the dates of your course here. the online enrolment form.
The online enrolment form must be completed in
full before you can become an enrolled student at
BIMM Institute.RSL Level 3 Diploma You will be asked to attend an enrolment session
at some point during the week commencing 7th of
------ September. You will be informed of the exact date
once you have completed your pre-enrolment. At
your enrolment event you will receive important
Popular Music, Songwriting, Music Business, information about the College and your course,
and Music Production including your timetable and Course Handbook plus
you will get the opportunity to meet your course
The RSL Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma leaders and your future class mates.
for Music Practitioners is a nationally recognised
qualification. This is awarded upon successful From the 7th of September, we will also being holding
completion of the BIMM course which requires you to Induction and Freshers’ Events, which will be a
achieve a pass (or higher) in all assessed units within fantastic opportunity to meet and network with lots
the academic year. of BIMM students and enjoy some brilliant bands and
DJs.
Qualifications, Final Award and Exit Awards:
Year 1
Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners
(90 Credits – 540 GLH) Online Enrolment
Year 2 For Your Course
Level 3 Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners
(180 Credits – 1080 GLH) ------
One of the following will be shown on the RSL All students are required to complete an online
certificate: form as part of the enrolment process. You will have
been sent an e-mail with a link to the enrolment
RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music portal which will guide you through all the required
Practitioners processes.
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma for Music Below is a list of things that MUST be completed:
Practitioners
- Enrolment form – must be completed in full and
If you achieve the qualification you can access a submitted – the link to this form will have been sent
three-year BA or BMus honours degree at BIMM to you by e-mail.
(subject to grades and a progression interview, if
required), or higher education courses at other - Passport style photo – this will be used for your
institutions. 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 – if you have a biometric document you
Induction and Enrolment can validate your ID online via the app (info to be
provided). If you do not have a biometric document,
------ please upload a colour scan of your ID to the portal
This ID will need to then be validated by BIMM.
In order to prepare you for studying at the BIMM
Institute Birmingham, we would like you to - Online Enrolment Courses – you will be given
attend an enrolment session. access to complete a series of short online courses
and tasks to become enrolled, further details will be
You will be sent instructions on how to pre-enrol sent to you via email.
onto your course. You will be asked to complete
a pre-enrolment form and upload some essential The online enrolment form must be completed in
personal information, as detailed at the bottom full before you can become an enrolled student at
of this page. It is really important that this part of BIMM Institute.
enrolment is completed before you come in for your
actual enrolment session.———— Recommended Resources
BIMM Institute Birmingham recommends that
all students start to explore the resources Websites & Blogs
highlighted below before term starts.
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Create Digital Music – cdm.link
Journals & Magazines Synthtopia – synthtopia.com
PRS – prsformusic.com
------ PPL – ppluk.com
BASCA – basca.org.uk
CMU (Complete Music Update) SONGLINES – songlines.co.uk
Music Week (Main UK Industry Magazine) Birmingham Music Archive
M Magazine (PRS Magazine) www.birminghammusicarchive.com
Mojo Magazine The Quietus – thequietus.com
NME Drowned in Sound – drownedinsound.com
Q Magazine Fact – factmag.com
The Guardian Guide Pitchfork – pitchfork.com
The Line of Best Fit – thelineofbestfit.com
The 405 – thefourohfive.com
The Guardian Music – theguardian.com/music
Twitter Feeds to Follow Clashmusic – clashmusic.com
The Argus – theargus.co.uk
------ The Great Escape Festival –
greatescapefestival.com
@cdmblogs Playlists galore – indieshuffle.com
@bpi_music Hip hop lovers – allhiphop.com
@ppluk General music blog – thewildhoneypie.com
@CMU Metal – terriorizer.com
@songlinesmag And more metal – metalinjection.net
@basca_uk
@theivors
@MusicWeek
@m_magazineprs
@prsformusic
@prsfoundation
@uk_music
@aim_uk
@recordoftheday
@officialcharts
@guardianmusic
@thegreatescape————
Student Student
Support Support
————Student Support Academic Tutorials
Services ------
------ Students are encouraged to book regular one-to-one
tutorials to work on technique, master their
Whilst studying with us at BIMM you will have lots academic writing and discuss their skills,
of exciting and fulfilling opportunities to experience, development and long/short term career goals.
but leaving school, especially if you are moving away Tutorials give students a unique opportunity to be
from home for the first time, can come with some individually guided by the most experienced industry
challenges. If you ever have any worries or concerns, professionals in the country.
you can always come and have a chat with any of us
in Student Support.
We will do everything we can to help you and make Pastoral Support
your BIMM experience the best it possibly can be
and we are also available to help if you are struggling ------
with your coursework or if you have told us about a
special educational need you may have. The Student Support team holds individual one-
on-one sessions with students to discuss any issue
Head of Student Support they may be struggling with. These are strictly
Mark Lewis confidential and can include any topic ranging from
personal issues, attendance and assessment related
Student Support Officers queries, discussion of special considerations we may
Aliesha Lobuczek-Byrne need to take into account to support your studies
Patrick Connelly and booking into one of the other support services
Lucy Palmer we offer. We actively encourage students to book
appointments to come and meet us at any point
Learning Support Adviser during their studies for extra support; the Student
Kathryn Lea Support team are always available on site for a chat
when the college is open.
We are committed to helping students fulfil their
potential during their time at BIMM Institute
Birmingham and we place an emphasis on supporting
the development of our students both academically Counselling
and personally. With this in mind, the Student
Support team are available at every step of the ------
student journey to offer confidential support and
guidance on issues such as stress, smoking, alcohol BIMM Institute Birmingham offers counselling to
and drugs, disability and learning support, family/ any student in need of the service with it’s own
friends/relationship problems, sexual health, eating dedicated full time student counsellor. This free
disorders, depression and anxiety issues; as well as and confidential provision offers individu als the
on-going academic and practical learning support opportunity to explore a wide range of emotional
and advice. We also offer a wide range of additional and psychological issues.
support services that are designed to meet students’
academic and welfare needs to enrich the BIMM The counselling service provided is hugely
Institute Birmingham experience. experienced and abides by the British Association
for Counselling Code of Ethics.Disability and Learning Safeguarding our Students
Support ------
------ BIMM Institute is committed to providing a safe and
welcoming environment in which to work and learn.
BIMM Institute Birmingham is committed to a policy Safeguarding involves keeping children, young people
of equal opportunities and provides confidential and adults* safe from a wide range of potential harm.
advice and support to students with varying
disabilities and specific learning difficulties. How does BIMM institute keep learners safe?
We are committed to ensuring that students with There are a number of ways in which the College
specific needs are provided with equal access to their ensures the safety and wellbeing of its students and
chosen course of study and facilities. The College is staff:
working towards removing any barriers which might
prevent an individual from actively participating in • Ensuring IDs are always worn by staff and students
student life.
• Advice about healthy lifestyles during group
If students indicate on their application and/or pre- tutorials
enrolment form that they require further support,
then a member of the Student Support team will be • Tutors who can support and advise in 1-1 tutorials
in contact to arrange an individual consultation. This
is to ensure all requirements are catered for. • Student Support Services can help with a wide
range of pastoral issues
Alternatively you can contact us with any questions
or concerns on • Counselling Service - There is a free counselling
studentsupportbirmingham@bimm.co.uk available to all students
We have an excellent Learning Support provision for
those with additional support requirements. We Tutor
work with students with a wide range of disabilities,
including but by no means restricted to: You will see your Tutor or Course Leader for 1-1
sessions throughout the year and you can use this
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia, opportunity to discuss any issues which may be
dyspraxia, ADHD) worrying you.
• Mental health difficulties (such as depression,
bipolar disorder, anxiety) Student Support Services
• Students with autistic spectrum and asperger’s
syndrome When you come into Student Support Services,
• Long-term medical conditions (such as HIV, cancer, there will always be a member of staff who can talk
multiple sclerosis) to you. They can offer advice and guidance, make
• Unseen disabilities (such as diabetes, asthma, counselling appointments and also refer you to other
epilepsy) agencies.
• Sensory impairments (such as visual/hearing
impairment) DSL
• Mobility or physical impairments (such as paralysis,
arthritis) The Designated Safeguarding Lead at BIMM
Birmingham is Mark Lewis, Head of Student Services.
If you have any reports or paperwork relating to your
disability or additional support requirements, please
email these with your application.FE Diploma Financial Support ------ Financial support is available to help with transport costs, equipment and meals. Please see the information below and eligibility criteria. Contact the Student Services Team for more information. Vulnerable Student 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. The new 16-19 year old bursary scheme has been put in place as a partial replacement for 16-19 Discretionary Bursary Funds ------ The vulnerable Student Bursary Fund is available if you are in receipt of Income Support or Universal Credit because you are financially supporting yourself or financially supporting yourself and someone who is dependent on you and living with you, such as a child or a partner. In receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments plus Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit. In care or a care leaver. The Vulnerable Student Bursary Fund provides financial support to help students overcome specific barriers to participation, so they can remain in education. The bursary is a payment of £1,200 per year
Birmingham Life ————
The City of Birmingham really does have everything –
brilliant clubs, loads of live music, great places to eat, Venues
fabulous shops and, even more canals then Venice.
It is estimated that it is the youngest city in Europe ------
with more than 40% of its population found to be
under the age of 25. You can be confident that you’ll Birmingham is jam-packed with amazing live venues.
find plenty of like minded people and lots to keep Here are some of the best… Sunflower Lounge, 02
you occupied. Birmingham is also the hometown Arena and Institute , The Castle and Falcon, The
of many of the world’s ground-breaking musicians, Night Owl, Dead Wax Digbeth, The Jam House, The
including Duran Duran, Ozzy Osbourne, UB40, Led Hare and Hounds and The Flapper so you can spend
Zeppelin, Electric Light Ochestra, The Streets and less time searching and more time gigging.
Black Sabbath.
Birmingham has long had a history of vibrant
nightlife. From ‘60s Brumbeat venues like the Plaza
Ballroom in Handsworth to ‘90s superclubs like
Culture Godskitchen and Gatecrasher, the city has always
celebrated good live music. These days, though,
Birmingham is fast gaining a reputation as one of the
------ most exciting places in the UK to discover new music.
1. Festivals The city hosts over 50 festivals a year, Whether you’re after intimate acoustic shows,
including the International Jazz Festival and Moseley booming B-Town indie rock or hands-in-the-air
Funk & Soul Festival. electronic beats. Theres always something for you in
the city.
2. The Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the most
popular theatres in the UK and has over half a million
people visit each year.
Shopping
3. The NEC holds over 500 events per year, ranging
from art exhibitions to the Crufts dog show. ------
4. Home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Birmingham with its iconic bullring centre that offers
Orchestra, Symphony Hall is one of the world’s over 110,000sq m of retails space including the eye
greatest concert halls. catching skin of the Selfridges store with its 15,000
aluminium disks. With the largest Chinatown outside
5. Birmingham is the birthplace of the legendary rock of London and the biggest jewellery quarter in
band Black Sabbath and is known as the Home of Europe its little wonder it’s in England’s top 3 most
Heavy Metal. visited places to shop. The Birmingham Frankfurt
Christmas Market has over 200 stalls and brings
6. Football clubs: hosting 3 major clubs Aston Villa, an unrivalled sense of merriment to the city at
West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City FC there Christmas time.
is plenty of games to enjoy.
Throughout the year other highlights include the
7. Edgbaston Cricket Ground is home to Mailbox complex and the grand central Birmingham
Warwickshire County Cricket Club and is also used with its flagship John Lewis store and theres plenty
for Test Matches and One Day Internationals. of vintage shops around the city like COW stocking
vintage one-offs, designer styles and reworked
8. The Alexander Stadium is an International garments plus accessories.
Athletics venue that hosts major athletics
events, and is currently preparing for the 2022
Commonwealth Games which Birmingham is hosting.
9. The Library of Birmingham is located at
Centenary Square, the city’s most important public
open space in the heart of Birmingham city centre’s
Westside. Free to use for all students - open till late.
10. DigbethDigbeth is a developing, bohemian
district known for street art, independent bars and
shops. It is home to the Custard Factory where you
can attend creative workshops and Digbeth Dining
Club.Eating Out Transport
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Birmingham boasts a flourishing and diverse BIMM Birmingham is well connected to the rest of the
restaurant scene. Catering to all budgets and tastes. city via public transport.
Foodies flock to the Balti Triangle which is the home
and birthplace of the Balti Curry. • Train - Birmingham has 8 local railways that cross
the city and make moving between venues and
Birmingham’s Chinese district sits alongside attractions easy and simple. Birmingham New Street
traditional pub grub, meaning you really are spoilt is the largest and busiest of the three main railway
for choice, (Dining Club, Baked in Brick, Original stations in the city centre of Birmingham. It is a
Patty Men). For those with more expensive central hub of the British railway system and makes
tastes Birmingham has a number of Michelin star travelling throughout the UK a breeze. Having gigs in
restaurants including Turners at 69, Purnell’s and the surrounding cities and towns is now easier than
Simpsons. ever with the Midland Metro which will whisk you
between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Network
Regular food festivals offer Michelin starred food at West Midlands provides online timetables, fares
student prices throughout the city. Monthly food and including day tickets and passes, ticket purchase and
farmer’s markets such as Moseley’s provide fresh, route planning. To visit the Centro website, use
local produce. www.centro.org.uk
• Bus & Metro - There are busses to all suburbs and
areas of Birmingham making Birmingham brilliant
for easy affordable travel. There is a huge network
The Great Outdoors that links everyone to everything. Night busses that
go throughout the evening and early hours to places
------ as far away as Coventry. Getting home from a gig is
safe, cheap and easy. Network West Midlands has all
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is home to the timetables and fair information online for easy
the largest collection of pre-Raphaelite artwork ticket buying and route planning. More and more
in the world, as well as collections of silver, local buses have facilities such as low floors for easy
sculpture, ceramics and ancient and social history access for wheelchair users and pushchairs.
galleries. The Gas Hall Gallery houses a constantly www.networkwestmidlands.com
changing programme of exhibitions. Entrance is
free except for certain exhibitions. One of Europe’s • Taxi - Birmingham’s well-regulated taxis are
leading contemporary art galleries, Ikon is stylish, especially convenient for those with heavy luggage
progressive and recognised for its individuality. or returning late from a night out. TOA taxis are
The Ikon exhibits the best international and British Birmingham’s black cab operators. They can be
art in a changing programme of exhibitions and hailed in the street or reached at one of the many
events. Admission is free. Birmingham Museums taxi ranks in the city centre; the main ones are at
has extraordinary venues that provide a fascinating New Street Station, Stephenson Street and Digbeth
glimpse into Birmingham’s rich and vibrant past and Coach Station.
showcase world class museum collections. Digbeth
Dining Club started in 2012 and is a multi-award • Bike - With miles of canals and a compact city
winning food, music and entertainment event, with centre, what better way to explore Birmingham and
dishes from £5 from over 22 traders every every the wider region than by bicycle? There are cycle
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. lanes or paths on many of the major routes into
and across the city that take in some of the city’s
beautiful parks and waterways en route. National
cycle route 5 also runs through Birmingham.———— Get Connected
Networking Events Kris Tomkinson 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
BIMM hold networking events in Term 1, which are a such as networking and CV writing and every student
great opportunity to get together with other students has access to one to one impartial advice on their
from different courses that have similar musical individual career options, pathways and plans.
interests. Not only is it a great way to find new friends
and swap some phone numbers, but it’s also a good Whether students need support to plan their careers,
place to start finding band members. help with their university, apprenticeship or job
applications, CV writing, job hunting or have general
questions or confusion about their next steps Kris is
BIMM Gigs here to help and students can always book tutorials
with him. He can be reached by email at
------ Kristomkinson@bimm.co.uk
Once you’ve got your band together and had some
rehearsals, you can audition for one of BIMM’s end-
of-term gigs.
Interested in University?
We have an End of Term gig every term and utilise ------
the amazing venues that are on our doorstep. These
gigs are a great opportunity for students to get some Year 12 students on Level 3 courses should start
live performance experience and put on a brilliant looking at degrees and attend university open days in
show for their peers, friends and families. the summer of year 12. All degree courses in the UK
can be seen at http://www.ucas.com. We can help
you apply for a degree at BIMM or another university
of your choice.
BIMM Album
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Interested in
The BIMM album is a showcase of BIMM’s best
songwriting talent. Students have the opportunity Apprenticeships?
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
as a CD or digital download. 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.
Careers And Creative
Industries Team
Starting a Business?
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Your career in music starts here at BIMM and we
have a dedicated Careers and Industry team looking Many roles in music are freelance so students may
forward to working with you. well want to go straight into work as a sole trader.Kris
can help students prepare for this route and make
We support the next generation of music performers sure they are aware of the legal implications. Keen
and professionals in a number of ways, if you are a to travel? Many students want to spend time abroad
performer or songwriter, you will be invited to artist following their college course. There are lots of
development tutorials where you will be advised on opportunities for organised trips both working
recording, gigs, your digital profile, photography, holidays and volunteering as well as planning a solo
videos and promotion. trip. Whatever path you decide to take after your
Diploma programme, BIMM will be here to help you
To support this, careers and industry advisor, along the way.Masterclasses Student Associations
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BIMM have some of music’s biggest stars on speed- The BIMM Student Association (BSA) is a place for all
dial and the pulling power to get them in front of students to come together, and take part in activities,
you at our legendary masterclasses. Leave your form student led societies, and more. You have
autograph book at home and get ready listen to the chance at BIMM to create your own society, no
heavyweights such as Nile Rodgers, Stormzy, Jo matter your interests. You only need a minimum of 3
Whiley, Brian May, and Mabel. Learn how they students to become a society.
conquered the industry and how you can follow in
their footsteps. We have a wide range of groups at BIMM Birmingham,
such as mental health, LGBTQ+, musical theatre,
football and many more!
What do you Learn What are you going to create?
at a Masterclass? Currently running societies include:
Art Club, 5-a-side Football, Musical Theatre Society
------ and Games society.
Masterclasses are an excellent opportunity to learn
directly from artists and music industry professionals
who have already succeeded in the industry. Practise Facilities
They will pass on their knowledge and hopefully ------
allow students to learn from some of their mistakes.
At the end of the masterclass, there is usually a Q&A You will have access to many fully equipped
session for students to ask the guest questions about rehearsal rooms at Pirate Studios throughout your
their careers or advice. studies. However, there are lots of different rehearsal
spaces within the city of Birmingham and on campus
we have a brand new recording studio.Diploma Attendance Procedures ------ Students who regularly attend lessons are much more likely to succeed, and it is difficult for students to build their skills and progress if they miss a lot classes. It is compulsory for all Diploma students to attend everyone of their classes. If a student has continuous low attendance, Student Support will be notified to try and solve the issue. Parents/Guardians should contact Student Support if thy have any concerns about their child’s attendance. Authorised and Notified Absences: If a student is going to be unable to attend a class, for example because of an interview, or medical appointment etc, our policy is that a parent/guardian needs to notify us about their child’s absence. Please refrain from booking medical appointments when students have lessons, and we advice parents to book holidays or trips around term time as they will not be classed as authorised absences. To report an absence please contact reception on 0121 726 3959 or email attendancebirmingham@ bimm.co.uk. We send regular texts to parents/ guardians about Diploma unauthorised absences.
———— Faculty Information
BIMM Birmingham Student Common Rooms
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BIMM Institute Birmingham If you require accommodation, there is an abundance
93-96 Floodgate St of student accommodation within a fairly short
Digbeth distance of the building, and plenty of house and
flat shares run by private landlords in other popular
(Main entrance is on Little Ann Street) student areas. Please take into consideration the
cost of travelling and the time it takes to get to the
College from where you choose to live.
The following areas in particular are a good place to
Student Cards look for shared student accommodation:
------ - Birmingham City Centre
- Selly Oak
You will be issued with a BIMM student card and - Moseley and Kingsheath
lanyard at the start of your course. It is compulsory - Edgbaston
that you wear your student card at all times when
within BIMM. Birmingham is well connected through public
transport services; frequent buses that run all
through the night, rail and cycle lanes make it easy to
get around. Please note there are no parking facilities
available at BIMM Birmingham.
BIMM BIRMINGHAM
HamburgIT and Technical resources
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To help you navigate your way through your studies Please help us help you during your time at the
at the BIMM Institute we have supplied you with a BIMM Institute by :
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 • Choosing a complex password that you will
want to ask for technical support on all the various remember that incorporates…
offerings available, we have you covered: - 8 characters or more
- Uppercase, lowercase, numerals and symbols
• A downloadable offline copy of the latest version of - Combine words, don’t use one word
office 365 - Make up a new word that’s not in the dictionary!
• A terabyte of cloud data dedicated to you • Always maintain software versions on your personal
• An online self service password management tool devices that match the software versions in the
• A virtual e- Library packed with resources to aid Mac Labs
your studies • Backup your important work in the cloud so it’s safe
• 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 coursesWe’re Here
To Help You
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We are committed to helping you
throughout your studies with us at
BIMM Birmingham and offer a wide
range of support services designed
to meet your academic and welfare
needs, don’t hesitate to speak to
us whenever required.
BIMM Institute
08442 646 666 93-96 Floodgate St
studentsupportbirmingham@bimm.co.uk Birmingham, B5 5SR
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