BCFE Latest Updates

Writer and journalist Mark O’ Connell joins BA Media Production Management students

The BAMPM students were delighted to meet writer and journalist Mark O’Connell at a Zoom call on Tuesday 13th April. Mark discussed his approach to writing his two recent books, his experience writing for various high-profile media outlets, and issues involved in research.

Boston University has described his work as follows: “O’Connell, who is featured regularly in the New Yorker, the New York Times, and the Guardian, is considered one of the most significant global commentators on the future shape of the world, artificial intelligence, and transhumanism. Awarded the 2019 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, O’Connell’s To Be a Machine carries the reader on an astonishing journey into the world as it will be. The Times of London described this “gentle, humorous and lovingly written book” as “a Homer’s Odyssey for the digital age.”

Our Level 8 course is validated by Dublin City University.

We are currently receiving applications and the first round of offers will be out by the end of May.

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS – ANIMATION & Games

Game developer Paul Conway meets Game Design and Animation students

The Game Design and Animation students were delighted to meet Paul Conway, a multi- award winning indie game developer, on a Zoom call recently. Paul is a past BCFE Game Design graduate. He runs his own Game Design company called Spooky Doorway in Galway. He discussed the ups and downs of running a Games start up company in the west of Ireland. He spoke about the launch of their sequel game called Darkside Detective. We wish Paul every success with this latest new launch!

Applications for the Games Higher National Diploma is now open through our website.

Student showcase..

Finally, a date for the diary, our IFI Showcase featuring students’ work from our Film, TV, Games & Animation Courses will take place on Monday 31. May between 4-7. More info on this to follow in the next bulletin.