Understanding Mulitplatform
Event Info
Description
Understanding Multiplatform- An introduction to cross platform media production
The landscape of media production, distribution, consumption, supply and demand is fast changing. This impacts on both ‘traditional’ and ‘new’ media sectors, and in turn raises different opportunities and barriers for individuals already working or aspiring to work in media. Understanding Multiplatform will provide a basic understanding of existing and emergent interactive/ digital/ multiplatform media - the commonalities, differences and crossovers that are vital for enhancing career success and capitalising on diverse opportunities
This workshop will :
• Increase trainee’s knowledge and understanding of the cross platform media landscape – traditional / digital.
• Increase trainee’s awareness of how the media landscape is changing.
• Increase trainee’s awareness of impacts on job market and opportunities.
• Facilitate trainee’s in developing a cross platform media concept.
• Facilitate trainee’s in pitching a cross platform media concept.
• Provide trainees with the tools and confidence to conduct further bespoke research after the workshop.
• Provide an informal and ‘safe’ networking space for trainees to learn from one another and strengthen peer to peer support through sharing experiences.
When? 10-6pm Saturday 9th October 2010
Where? Princess on Portland, Manchester
Cost? £200
(You may eligible for up to 80% subsidy towards this cost though Skillset’s Multiplatform Bursary scheme. Please visit www.skillset.org/tv/freelancers/multiplatformbursaries/ for more information)
Trainer? Krishna Stott
To book your place or for further information, contact Haley Mellor on 0844 395 0385 or freelancer
visionandmedia [dot] co [dot] uk
