Sept 27th, Oct 4th, 11th & 18th - Introduction to Multiplatform for Journalists
Venue: Edinburgh Skillset Screen and Media Academy
Dates: Sept 27th, Oct 4, 11, 18
Time: Mon eves 6pm - 9pm
Course Fees: £300 (£240 conc)
To apply please complete the booking form below and send with a cover letter & CV to info [at] screenacademyscotland [dot] ac [dot] uk
Need help with your fees? You could also receive support with fees through ILA Scotland. See www.ilascotland.org.uk
USING A SKILLSET MULTIPLATFORM BURSARY TO FUND YOUR SHORT COURSE
Those working in the TV industry or with the TV Industry in a cross-platform context may be eligible for a Skillset Multiplatform Bursary which could pay up to 80% of your fees. For more information on how to apply please see:
http://www.skillset.org/funding/individuals/multiplatform_bursaries/
http://www.skillset.org/funding/individuals/multiplatform_bursaries/
NB: The application process through Skillset can take up to 4 weeks so we strongly advise you to apply as soon as possible to insure that you can pay your fees by the payment deadline.
All fees are payable in advance of the course start date. Students using ILA accounts must insure we have received the ILA account number by this date. No refunds are available after the commencement of the course.
All fees are payable in advance of the course start date. Students using ILA accounts must insure we have received the ILA account number by this date. No refunds are available after the commencement of the course.
Course Details
Over four evening sessions, Introduction to Multi Platform Content Creation for Journalists will provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities that multiplatform working offers and present strategies and skills to navigate and survive as a freelance content creator in the new media landscape.
Introduction to Multi Platform Content Creation for Journalists is aimed at print and broadcast journalists working in traditional media who need to develop their professional skills in the new arena of multi platform content creation.
It aims to equip broadcast and print journalists with the awareness and skills necessary to work in a converged, multi-platform environment where broadcast, online, print and mobile content channels are produced simultaneously, utilising text, audio, video, graphic and interactive content tools.
The 4 evening sessions will run from 6-9pm and cover the following:
Week 1: Monday 27 Sept 2010 6-9pm: Introduction to Multiplatform
Week 2: Monday 4 October 2010 6-9pm: Introduction to Social Media
Week 3: Monday 11 October 2010 6-9pm: Writing for Multiplatform
Week 2: Monday 4 October 2010 6-9pm: Introduction to Social Media
Week 3: Monday 11 October 2010 6-9pm: Writing for Multiplatform
Week 4: :Monday 18 October 2010 6-9pm: Introduction to IP rights and monetisation of content
(Please note the revised course dates.)
All sessions will take place at the converged multimedia journalism studios at Edinburgh Skillset Screen and Media Academy, the home of the BA & MA Journalism BJTC (Broadcasting Journalism Training Council) accredited courses. www.edinburghnapierjournalism.com . Participants will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment where additional course materials, discussion boards and sample content will be hosted.
Course tutor: Murray Cox
Murray has been an online journalist since 1998, and has since taught many journalists and media professionals about the development of the internet and the changing media landscape. His experience covers newspapers (Edinburgh Evening News, Scotsman, The Sun, Daily Mail), radio (Northsound, Scot FM, Forth FM and BBC Radio Scotland), television (Special Broadcasting Service in Sydney and Australian Associated Press), but it is the internet that is his first love. He worked on the launch of the MSN network in Australia in 1998 and then joined BBC News Online in 1999, where he helped launch the Scottish news site. He then spent more time in Australia in charge of news digital media at SBS and Australian Associated Press. Murray has also delivered training in social media to PR, marketing and communication professionals at Channel 4 TV, HSBC and Barclaycard.
Murray has been an online journalist since 1998, and has since taught many journalists and media professionals about the development of the internet and the changing media landscape. His experience covers newspapers (Edinburgh Evening News, Scotsman, The Sun, Daily Mail), radio (Northsound, Scot FM, Forth FM and BBC Radio Scotland), television (Special Broadcasting Service in Sydney and Australian Associated Press), but it is the internet that is his first love. He worked on the launch of the MSN network in Australia in 1998 and then joined BBC News Online in 1999, where he helped launch the Scottish news site. He then spent more time in Australia in charge of news digital media at SBS and Australian Associated Press. Murray has also delivered training in social media to PR, marketing and communication professionals at Channel 4 TV, HSBC and Barclaycard.
For further information contact Karen O’Hare on 0131 455 2337 k [dot] ohare [at] napier [dot] ac [dot] uk
