Training Archive April 2007
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Project Management
Organiser: ETN
Date: 04 April
Location: York
Cost: £105+
Email: ETN@bctv.org.uk
More info:
The aim of this lively event is to provide an introduction to project management for people working in small to medium sized organisations. The event is designed to help both people who are completely new to project management and also people who are already busy managing projects and looking to acquire some tools and techniques to help them manage more effectively. The main aim of the day is to help you plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate your projects systematically, in order to measure your success, and to maximise learning. The style of the day will be participative and fun.
EU Research Projects: The FP7 Grant Agreement
Organiser:
Date: 12 April
Location: Cambridge
Cost: ?
Email: sue.kerr@singleimage.co.uk
More info: The new grant agreement for FP7 brings with it changes concerning the responsibilities of coordinators and participants, revisions to IPR terms, and clarifications concerning the involvement of third parties. New elements include a financial guarantee fund, certification of methodologies for overhead calculation and average personnel costs, and technical reviews. This workshop will describe the main terms of the grant agreement and explain the thinking behind them. It will focus on the Cooperation Programme, and explore the implications for the consortium agreement. The workshop is aimed at contracts officers in organisations participating in the EU Research Framework Programme. It is also suitable for project managers and professional advisors working on these projects. It will be limited to 24 participants, to allow high levels of interaction and plenty of time for questions. If you would like more information regarding this workshop please contact me or visit our web site:
Management Training (Arts)
Organiser: Arts About Manchester
Date: 17 April
Location: tbc (North-west)
Cost: £495-695
Email: bernard.martin@team-uk.org
More info: The sessions familiarise you with up-to-date theory but are very practical. They're not just about financial admin or marketing management or HR. They furnish you with the tools common to different areas of management.
Abstracting With Confidence
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 18 April 2007
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £350-250
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: Information overload affects everyone, and there is an urgent need for people who can extract the key facts and opinions from documents rapidly and reproduce them accurately. Within the library and information profession, abstracting and summarising techniques are essential for current awareness services, enquiry answering and desk research, as well as for preparing briefings and writing reports.
Pasionate About Your Art? Can It Become Your Living?
Organiser: Arts Matrix/South West Arts Marketing
Date: 19 April
Location: Mitchelden, Forest of Dean
Cost: £25
Email: glos@artsmatrix.org.uk
More info: Are you excited by the idea of being able to spend your days in your studio rather than an office? Do you love your creative work and feel it is time to launch it on the big wide world? Are you unsure of what starting a creative business involves? Come to this lively, interactive workshop to find out what you need to know, what to be thinking about to make your creative skills a source of your main income, and how to start looking into whether it is right for you. Share the day with other artists, actors, craftsmen, musicians, dancers who are at the same stage, and share the same concerns. Going into business could be the best thing you ever do
Canon XL Weekend Course
Organiser: Wildeye
Date: 20 - 22 April 2007
Location: London
Cost: ??
Email: info@wildeye.co.uk
More info: For some years now the Canon XL range of camcorders (XL1, XL1s, XL2 and now the High Definition XL H1) have been known as THE camera for wildlife film-makers working the miniDV format. The 3CCD picture quality, accessories and functionality, and ability to change lenses (plus use ordinary SLR camera lenses using adaptors) make the Canon XL a clear favourite. This weekend is aimed at those who already have a Canon XL camera and wish to explore its features in more depth, and try a variety of attachments and ancillary equipment to help with purchase decisions. It also provides an introduction to the Canon XL H1 for those who may upgrade in the future. The weekend is also suitable for those planning to buy a Canon XL (whether secondhand or new) who wish to learn more about the camera and what to look for when choosing equipment to buy. The course is split into workshops exploring various aspects of Canon XL use: wide angle, telephoto, macro, scopes, sound recording, underwater use and high definition. It is taught by Mike Linley who has a great deal of experience using Canon XL cameras whilst making professional wildlife films, Simon Beer from Production Gear Ltd. and Dave Knott.
Electronic Copyright
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 23 April 2007
Location: London
Cost: £160 - 115
Email: London
Cost: £160 - 115
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: Update your knowledge of current copyright issues in relation to electronic information. This half-day course looks at the ways in which digital content is treated differently within copyright law; how copyright law protects websites, broadcasts, and databases; and the scanning of hard copy material. Other issues covered include copyright versus contract law; copyright clearance of digital content; and digital rights management.
Copywriting
Organiser: Scottish Books
Date: 23 April
Location: Edinburgh
Cost: £190-220
Email: enquiries@scottishbooks.org
More info: Copywriting is a hugely important skill for publishers. Words play a key part in your market’s decision to buy (or not), so whether you are writing a new book proposal for an editorial meeting or a jacket blurb, what you say is crucial. Too often, publishers’ promotional writing regurgitates the same static vocabulary of words and phrases. So if you’re fed up of writing (or reading) ‘useful and timely book’ or ‘accessible and lucid text’, this is the course for you! You will gain an understanding of the basic do’s and don’ts, tips on what will make readers respond, and encouragement in abundance from the tutor on this course. Discussion and exercises will include:• How to create a relationship with the market • Why people buy • What to consider before you start writing • Understanding the market • Copy for different purposes • Writing to get your way.
Blogs and Wikis: An Advanced Guide
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 24 April 2007
Location: Birmingham
Cost: £390-280
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: The increase in Web 2.0 applications that have been appearing in the last year are simple to use, and allow information professionals to make information available more quickly and effectively than ever before.
Cataloguing and Classification
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 24-25 April 2007
Location: London
Cost: £475-340
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: This course will provide a basic introduction to the skills of information organisation in the context of library and information services.
Making Films for the Internet
Organiser: Zero One
Date: 26 - 27 April 2007
Location: London
Cost: ??
Email: info@01zerone.co.uk.
More info: Do you need to shoot footage specifically for the internet? This short course will teach you the script to online process of shooting, editing and uploading of video for viewing on the internet. With so much of today’s content being broadcast on the internet, this is a one stop shop for learning how to be your own internet broadcaster. We will cover basics and touch upon the more advanced features of shooting on PD170 DV CAM cameras, and editing on Final Cut Pro and outputting and uploading for internet broadcast.
Presentation and Communication
Organiser: Music Leader and Arts and Media Training
Date: 11 October 2007
Location: CIP, Birmingham
Cost: £50
More info: Practical skills training for individual artists working in music provision, who need to write about their work and to talk/present to funders, commissioners and potential project partners. Presenting your project to prospective customers, funders or employers can often be a daunting prospect but is an essential skill for creative people. This one-day workshop is an opportunity to refine your presentation skills by looking at communication styles, body language and tone of voice and offering hints and tips on the content of your presentation and your response to questions. The course tutor will be Kerry Endsor
Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal Information Days
Organiser: Leonardo Da Vinci
Date: 12 October 2007
Location: Belfast
Cost: ?
Email: leonardo@ecotec.com
More info: If you are interested in taking part in the Leonardo, Grundtvig or Transversal programmes, there is no better way to get started than to come to an Information Day near you this autumn. It's the 'must-do' fixture of the year, giving you the chance to get to know the ECOTEC team and to find out all you need to know about the programmes before the next application deadlines in early 2008. If you then decide that you want to apply for funding for your project, you should book onto a surgery day, where our team of experts will give you individual advice and guidance on your ideas.
Guerilla Marketing
Organiser: Scottish Books
Date: 15 October
Location: Edinburgh
Cost: £190-200
Email: enquiries@scottishbooks.org
More info: And other low cost promotion methods.How can you do more with your marketing budget, but spend less? Marketing is very subject to the influence of fashion, and one of the most attractive fashion statements in recent years has been the emergence of Guerrilla Marketing - it promises to deliver high impact marketing, at low costs. This course looks at what it is, why it works so well in publishing, whether to implement it in your company – and what your other low cost options are. A valuable chance to think about how and why we sell, and how to get maximum value from the marketing spend. Discussion and exercises include: • Fashion and marketing • Making your budget go further • Unconventional ways of pursuing conventional goals • Case study of successful guerrilla publicity campaign This course relies on a basic understanding of both marketing and your organisation’s current and future plans. This course is not for complete beginners to marketing.
Science Loves Art
Organiser: Manchester Science Festival
Date: 16 October 2007
Location: Cafe Muse, Manchester
Cost: Free
Email: lectures@rsa.org.uk
More info: As part of the inaugural Manchester Science Festival will set out his creative approach for linking Imagination to Knowledge in this special event.
Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal Information Days
Organiser: Leonardo Da Vinci
Date: 16 October 2007
Location: Bristol
Cost: ?
Email: leonardo@ecotec.com
More info: If you are interested in taking part in the Leonardo, Grundtvig or Transversal programmes, there is no better way to get started than to come to an Information Day near you this autumn. It's the 'must-do' fixture of the year, giving you the chance to get to know the ECOTEC team and to find out all you need to know about the programmes before the next application deadlines in early 2008. If you then decide that you want to apply for funding for your project, you should book onto a surgery day, where our team of experts will give you individual advice and guidance on your ideas.
Negotiations and Contracts
Organiser: ITC Training
Date: 16 October 2007
Location: London
Cost: £176.25
Email: £176.25
More info: This course will enable you to conduct successful negotiations and to formalise the results into simple, effective and legally binding contracts.
Disability Equality Training
Organiser: IAAR: Generating Creative Inclusive Opportunities in Art, Equality & Access
Date: 17 October 2007
Location: London
Cost: £35
Email: info@IAAR.co.uk
More info: These courses introduce disability equality or visual awareness issues. They consist of an activity based day in a relaxed atmosphere employing quizzes, role playing, model making sessions, case studies and scenario discussions. Lynn Cox is an established freelance Disability Equality Trainer and an artist. She has worked with major disability and arts organisations including Shape, the Serpentine Gallery and the Art House. Individual artists and those who administer and manage cultural organisations are encouraged to learn the modern concepts and the latest requirements of Disability Access. For that specific audience Lynn has developed a series of accessible training sessions. These sessions will inform and help individuals gain confidence to fulfil their potential, to recognise the requirements of disabled/visually impaired people and to ensure those requirements are met. The training sessions will be held at Pocklington Resource Centre, 1C Yukon Road, London SW12 9PZ at 10:30am to 4:30pm.
Creative Links 2007
Organiser: CIDA
Date: 18-19 October 2007
Location: London
Cost: Free
Email: contact@cida.co.uk 020 7247 4710
More info: If you’re a creative individual, business or arts organisation Creative Links Expo will help you find the support you need! CIDA’s 5th Creative Links event is set to be more exciting and dynamic than ever, featuring an even wider range of exhibitors, one-to-ones, high-profile panel discussions, workshops, the Film Café and much more! There will also be a spectacular design installation courtesy of East London Design Show. Don't miss THE business support and showcasing event for the creative sector and access vital information and advice on subjects as diverse as professional development and training, legal and structural issues, fundraising and sponsorship, creative workspace, and networking and profile raising – take your creative business or project further!
Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal Information Days
Organiser: Leonardo Da Vinci
Date: 19 October 2007
Location: Ipswich
Cost: ?
Email: leonardo@ecotec.com
More info: If you are interested in taking part in the Leonardo, Grundtvig or Transversal programmes, there is no better way to get started than to come to an Information Day near you this autumn. It's the 'must-do' fixture of the year, giving you the chance to get to know the ECOTEC team and to find out all you need to know about the programmes before the next application deadlines in early 2008. If you then decide that you want to apply for funding for your project, you should book onto a surgery day, where our team of experts will give you individual advice and guidance on your ideas.
Copyright for Beginners
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 22 October 2007
Location: London
Cost: £225 - 25
Email: London
Cost: £225 - 25
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: This introduction to copyright law begins with the basic principles and concepts of copyright law, and ends with the copyright clearance process in order to obtain the necessary permissions. There is also be plenty of time throughout the day to discuss any unresolved issues.
Introduction to MARC 21
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 23-24 October 2007
Location: London
Cost: £530-380
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: Sound knowledge of MARC 21 is a key element in professional effectiveness when cataloguing in an online environment. MARC 21 is the only quality metadata format currently available and provides a model for how this area of work should be approached if consistent quality data is a requirement. This two-day course covers a range of formats (books, serials, videos and electronic resources) that present the MARC 21 Authority format.
Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal Information Days
Organiser: Leonardo Da Vinci
Date: 24 October 2007
Location: London
Cost: ?
Email: leonardo@ecotec.com
More info: If you are interested in taking part in the Leonardo, Grundtvig or Transversal programmes, there is no better way to get started than to come to an Information Day near you this autumn. It's the 'must-do' fixture of the year, giving you the chance to get to know the ECOTEC team and to find out all you need to know about the programmes before the next application deadlines in early 2008. If you then decide that you want to apply for funding for your project, you should book onto a surgery day, where our team of experts will give you individual advice and guidance on your ideas
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