Free Media Training for Deaf and Black/Ethnic Minority People

Aug 16, 02:04 PM by Kate Taylor

5 & 10 day film-making courses in Manchester and Chester. As part of WFA’s positive action policy to include under represented people and communities, 45 free places are being offered to Deaf and Black and ethnic minority participants on these popular introductory, production based modules, designed to familiarise participants with the Digital Video tools & techniques required to produce a short film from research / scripting to shooting & editing. Emphasis is on group work, mutual support & a co-operative approach.

The courses deliver a hands on, practical approach for new or recent users of DV camcorders and Mac Final Cut Pro editing software, exploring its creative & technical range as well as the basics of setting up and managing a programme. On successful completion a WFA Certificate of Completion is awarded for the 5 day course & a City & Guilds National Certificate for unit 326-Short Film Production, NVQ level 3 for the 10 day course. WFA is a lively, creative environment for all skills levels with 29 years practice and a City & Guilds Centre for 18 years, offering Unit Credit and Diploma courses. Tutors are industry practitioners and tutor & equipment ratios to trainees are low.

The courses comprise up to 15 participants (in 3 groups of 4-5) including a group/s of with Deaf participants. A BSL Interpreter will be available. Courses run from 9.30am to 5pm daily & dates are:
•10 days at WFA in Manchester: Mon 1st Sept to Fri 12th Sept
• 5 days at WFA in Manchester : Mon 22nd Sept to Fri 26th Sept (Provisional date)

For other participants costs ex VAT range from £152 for the 5 day course to £1,200 for the 10 day course. A BSL video clip of one of our previous Deaf trainees is at www.wfamedia.co.uk How to Apply: Applications and more information from: WFA Media & Cultural Centre, 9 Lucy St, Manchester, M15 4BX.
Tel: 0161 848 9782 / 5. Fax: 0161 848 9783. Email: wfa@timewarp.co.uk. Web: www.wfamedia.co.uk