The Memo

A monthly review of campus events, academic reminders, and program updates for Media Studies students.

Featured Events

FIPR 133 Showcase Screening - April 11th 

In conjunction with UBC Theatre & Film, and Adjunct Professor Alejandro Yoshizawa, the students of FIPR 133 will be presenting their short film projects in a final showcase! Come join us at the Frederic Wood Theatre on Thursday, April 11th at 5pm for a FREE screening of student films, followed by a reception with light refreshments. Visit the Facebook event page for details and RSVP. 

RSVP Here!

MSSA Presents Picnic - April 9th

BMS students! If you need a final wind down before the end of term, to say goodbye to fellow students or to take some time before exams, visit UBC Media Studies Student Association on the lawn on Main Mall for some pizza and sunshine on Tuesday, April 9th from 4-6pm.

Make sure to RSVP on the Facebook event page below. Bring your blankets! 

RSVP Here!

DMED Courses Open For 2019S

  • DMED 540 001: Teaching for Digital Media
  • DMED 540 002: User Experience
  • DMED 540 004: Installation Art & Contemporary Digital Practices

If you're interested in taking courses at the Centre for Digital Media this summer, please contact arts.mediastudies@ubc.ca, keep in mind students must be in Year 3 or above to take DMED courses! 

See Course Listings Here

Opportunities 

 

MOA Shop Emerging Indigenous Artist Contest

Are you an emerging Indigenous artist, between 15 and 25 years old, with something to say? Submit an artwork that expresses your identity, and the MOA Shop will help share it with the world. The winner will receive a $250 prize, plus royalties from printed artwork. The submission deadline is May 5, 2019. Please send all submissions and any questions to shoptshirt@moa.ubc.ca. Winner announced in June 2019!

Details Here

Emerging Media Lab - Join Their Team!

Are you interested in joining the Emerging Media Lab's Student Development team? Fill out this form and they will let you know when they start hiring! Their hiring dates are usually in September and May. Application intakes begin in May or July.

EMLx welcomes students all year round – for more information click the button below. 

More Details Here

Advising Corner

 

BMS Graduation Reception 2019

If you are graduating on Thursday, May 23rd from the BMS program, come celebrate with a Graduation Reception following the ceremony! Please complete the RSVP form below.

RSVP Here

BMS Advising Hours

The BMS Advisor will be available from 1-4pm today in the Arts Advising office. If you would like to attend drop in for a session, please request the BMS Advisor at the front desk.  

Contact the Advisor Here

New Core Plus Request Form 

Did you take a course in 2018W that you think could count towards your Core Plus requirement? Visit the link below and fill out the new Core Plus request form. 

Core Plus Request Form

New and Improved Memo! 

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