Free media training for Deaf and BME people

May 2, 03:00 PM by Kate Taylor

As part of WFA’s positive action policy to include under represented people and communities, 45 free places are being offered to Deaf and BME 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. 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. 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:
5 days at WFA in Manchester – Mon 2nd to Fri 6th June
5 days in Chester – Mon 30th June to Fri 4th July
10 days at WFA in Manchester – Mon 1st Sept to Fri 12th Sept

There are Q & A sessions at WFA on 14th May and 14th August and in Chester on 17th June with a BSL Interpreter in attendance on each day between 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. 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

Applications and more information from: WFA Media & Cultural Centre, tel: 0161 848 9782 / 5, Email: wfa@timewarp.co.uk www.wfamedia.co.uk