BA (Hons) Film and Media - Induction Programme
We are delighted that you have chosen to study with QMU and we are looking forward to supporting you throughout your studies. You can also view further Induction Information & Support via this link
Your induction has been coordinated alongside BA (Hons) Theatre & Film and therefore you will be attending joint sessions throughout the week with students from this cohorts.
Please click on the dates below to view your Induction Schedule
Monday 4th September 2023
| 10.00 - 11.00 |
Welcome to Film and Media |
Halle Lecture Theatre |
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| 11.00 - 12.00 | Film Making 101 |
Halle Lecture Theatre |
| 13.00 - 16.00 | Group Film Sessions |
On Campus |
Tuesday 5th September 2023
| 10.00 - 11.00 | University Welcome Talk | Halle Lecture Theatre |
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| 12.00 - 12.30 |
IT Tour |
Online Session (pre-recorded) This session can be watched at the allotted time or at your convenience. |
| 15.00 - 16.00 |
Discover Library Essentials* |
Halle Lecture Theatre |
*Please watch this video before attending this session
Wednesday 6th September 2023
| 09.00 - 17.00 | Filming | On Campus |
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Thursday 7th September 2023
| 09.00 - 17.00 | Film Editing | On Campus |
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Friday 8th September
| 13.00 - 15.00 | Viewing your Films and Discussion | Halle Lecture Theatre |
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| 17.00 - 19.00 | Film Screening | Halle Lecture Theatre |
Direct Entrants (years 2-4)
Monday 4th September
| 08.30 - 09.15 | Registration | Main Reception |
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| 09.15 - 10.00 | Welcome Talks | Room 3169 |
| 10.00 - 10.45 | Expectations Session | Rooms 2170, 2171, 2173, 2174 & 2175 - You will be assigned a room following the Welcome Talk |
| 11.15 - 12.30 | Lecture: How are you assessed? | Room 3169 |
| 13.00 - 14.00 | Learning Resource Centre (Library) Induction | Room 3169 |
| 14.00 - 16.00 | Programme Talk | Room 0049 |
Tuesday 5th September
| 08.45 - 09.15 | PALS Leaders available for questions at Reception | Main Reception |
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| 11.15 - 12.30 | Effective Learning Service: Academic Session | Room 3169 |
| 13.00 - 14.00 | Speedy Seminar | Rooms 3089, 3090, 3163, 3164 & 3170 - You will be assigned a room |
| 14.00 - 15.00 | Harvard Referencing with the Learning Resource Centre | Room 3169 |
Wednesday 6th September
| 08.45 - 09.15 | PALS Leaders available for questions at Reception |
Main Reception |
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| 09.00 - 13.00 | Filming |
On Campus |
| 13.00 - 14.00 | Meet the Academic Admin team and Choosing your Modules | Room 3169 |
| 14.00 - 15.00 | Careers Team | Room 3169 |
| 15.00 - 17.00 | Filming | On Campus |
Thursday 8th September
| 09.00 - 17.00 | Film Editing | On Campus |
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Friday 9th September
| 13.00 - 15.00 | Viewing your films and discussion | Halle Lecture Theatre |
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| 17.00 - 19.00 | Film Screening | Halle Lecture Theatre |
International Students
This schedule is for all International Fee paying students. Please check your emails for confirmation from the International Office that you should be attending these events. This schedule is to be attended alongside your Programme Induction which you can see above.
Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd September
| Edinburgh Airport Welcome | If you haven't already, please email international@qmu.ac.uk with your arrival details before Wednesday August 30th |
Sunday 3rd September
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10.00 |
International Induction | Halle Lecture Theatre |
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Following Induction Lunch |
Free bus to and from IKEA | Meet on Campus |
Monday 4th September
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17.00 |
Free Musselburgh Walking Tour | Meeting at Postbox on Campus |
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Saturday 9th September
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14.15 |
Free Guided Walking Tour of the City of Edinburgh | Meet at Advocate's Close on Cockburn Street |
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Saturday 7th October
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14.15 |
Free Guided Walking Tour of the City of Edinburgh | Meet at Advocate's Close on Cockburn Street |
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Sunday 8th October
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Time tbc |
Visit to the Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh | Further details of this event will be shared at the International Induction |
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Please see here for further information
You can also view further Induction Information & Support via our Main Induction Pages
