 EXODUS DIGITAL MEDIA TRAINING 2010
FREE training for refugees and people seeking asylum
INTERNET | WEB | VIDEO | AUDIO | MUSIC | MIXING | PHOTOGRAPHY | DRAMA | GRAPHICS | SOCIAL NETWORKING | BLOGS | DISTRIBUTION
Digital and internet media are getting bigger – don’t get left behind, express yourself, represent your group, activity or community, report your news, show your creativity and have a voice!
Simple media tools can be used to great effect. No longer do you need a lot of money and equipment to create your own work but you do need to know HOW.
These sessions will get you started, improve on whatever you may do already and also include some advanced tricks for those who already have some skills.
These courses are all FREE, don’t miss this rare opportunity!
Book your places NOW - either telephone Sabbi on 0161 234 2975 or email erin@can.uk.com
All sessions run from 10am-4pm except where otherwise stated. All take place at CAN except 18 Feb which takes place at Radio Regen.
We can pay for your travel if you're unwaged. Refreshments will be provided. Both buildings have disabled access. Please contact us if you have further access needs.
SCHEDULE
(you can download a copy of the digital training schedule here)
Mon 15 Feb
A Practical Introduction to Creating Your Own Internet Sites
Create a free blog, even use it as a website, use social networking tools such as Facebook, understand YouTube channels, podcasts and websites.
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Introduction to internet media and the possibilities available
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Focus on blogs (which can be multifunctional, including creating an easy to maintain website)
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Focus on social networking (setting up a Facebook or similar page and maximising its use)
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Optimising, enhancing and maintaining the above
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Also websites, podcasts and YouTube channels in brief
TUTOR: Mick Chesterman from People’s Voice Media
Tue 16 Feb
Musician’s guide to basic home audio-recording/mixing and using net media for promotion
Today, more and more musicians can record good demos, get them online and even sell music – its time you joined in.
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Techniques for recording
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Sound mixing software and techniques
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Podcasts, MySpace and other promotional methods
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Selling your music online
TUTOR: Serge Tebu from Beating Wing Orchestra
Thu 18 Feb
Recording and mixing sound for stories, radio, podcasts, theatre
includes free lunch at Radio Regen, 12 Hilton St, Manchester M1 1JF
Good sound is essential for so many media and performance projects, radio is booming, more and more writers are recording their work as audio.
TUTOR: Anne Harbin from Radio Regen
Wed 24 Feb, 11am - 2.30pm (short day)
Simple and basic methods for creating great photographs & logos
The key things that make websites or any online pages and mailings stand out are photos taken with good lighting and composition, and a strong logo – find out how.
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The essential imagery to make websites and online pages look good
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How to get a good composition and lighting using automatic cameras
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How to crop, enhance & re-size the photo as needed
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How to create simple but presentable logos
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How to add these to blogs and Facebook pages and other sites
TUTOR: Richard Ramchurn from CAN
Tue 2 March
Simple and basic methods for creating great video
Many people now have some basic equipment or gadget that films video. If used carefully it can produce great results. Learn how to shoot and edit well with simple tools, especially for journalism, campaigning, and internet use.
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Understanding what kinds of video can work with restricted resources, such as mobile phones or very simple cameras or camcorders
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Maintaining quality, creativity & simplicity
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Optimising the visual look and getting clear & strong sound
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Video journalism
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Using video for campaigning
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Your rights when filming in public
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Using video with the internet (eg. YouTube)
TUTOR: Richard Ramchurn from CAN
Fri 5 March
Masterclass: directing actors and local people to act for film and video
(Previous video-making experience required)
The biggest thing that often lets down any video drama is the acting. Find out how to use improvisation to get natural performances, develop stories, understand scripts and plan a shoot.
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Devising characters which create their own stories
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Using improvisation
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Creating natural performances
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Understanding scripts & drama for directing
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Developing a shooting plan
TUTOR: Kooj Chuhan from Virtual Migrants
This is a shortened version of a well-received training module which Kooj has delivered for the film degree course at Manchester Metropolitan University for a number of years.
Mon 8 March, 10am - 2.30pm
WOMEN-ONLY SESSION
Campaigning using digital and net-media (including video)
Free childcare and lunch provided
The basic principles, methods and techniques needed for using the internet as a part of campaigning strategies, including websites, blogs, petitions, YouTube, Facebook, mailing.
TUTOR: Mick Chesterman from People’s Voice Media
Thu 11 March, 10.30am - 1.15pm
Promotion, dissemination, distribution
Promoting, distributing, marketing and getting your work out there using the internet – whether it is writing, art, photography, film, journalism, music, dance or acting, how can the internet help you reach more people. An essential session for all creative people.
TUTOR: Chi-chi Ekweozor from Real Fresh TV, supported by Manchester Digital Development Agency (MDDA)
Thu 11 March, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Networking Social & Project Development drop-in
Including free lunch
You now have some skills, maybe starting some work, or have some ideas and need some support. Come along and meet people, get one-to-one advice, gain contacts and see how CAN’s Media Lab and other projects might support you or get you involved.
FACILITATORS: Kooj Chuhan, Mick Chesterman & Yasmin Yaqub
Please note that these sessions are subject to adequate numbers booking on to them, and in some cases may be withdrawn. Please check before you attend to avoid disappointment.
These are positive action training opportunities and as such are exempt from the Race Relations Act (Section 38).
This training programme was developed and organised by Kooj Chuhan for CAN |
