Training Archive : May 2007

Facilitating Discussions, Events and Workshops
Organiser: ETN
Date: 01 May
Location: London
Cost: see website
Email: ETN@bctv.org.uk
More info: This is a very popular, fun and interactive event on the theory and practice of facilitation, particularly for running workshops, conferences and consultation events, but also for use within meetings and teams. It will be packed with hints and tips on how to maximise your facilitation performance, including how to deal with challenging participants, and will give you the opportunity to develop your own style. The event will benefit anyone working with groups of people whether in formal or informal settings.

An evening with Ian Berry
Organiser: PhotoVoice / Magnum Photography Lectures
Date: 02 May
Location: Royal Geographic Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
Cost: Tickets £12 (Concessions £6 - OAPs, Students, Friends of PhotoVoice)
More info: Ian Berry, renowned for his work which helped draw the world’s gaze upon South Africa ’s apartheid regime, offers a gripping insight into his path to photojournalism and his significant coverage of a changing South Africa.  Book online: www.photovoice.org or call 020 7033 3878

How to use AACR2
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 03 May 2007
Location: London
Cost: £200-25
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: An introduction to the Anglo American Cataloguing Rules 2nd edition (revised). AACR2 underpins much of the MARC 21 format and so a working knowledge of the rules is vital to understand the requirements of MARC 21 and to produce quality data in the MARC format. 

Copyright Compliance: Policies and Risk Management
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 03 May 2007
Email: London
Cost: £240 - 170
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: Ensure your organisation’s copying activities are copyright compliant. This one-day course will guide participants through the process of developing a copyright policy and what it should cover

Working Successfully as a Self Employed Artist
Organiser: Arts Matrix/South West Arts Marketing
Date: 03 May
Location: Cheltenham
Cost: £25
Email: glos@artsmatrix.org.uk
More info: A lively and interactive training day that will help you identify what ‘success’ as an artist means to you, and to plan how to achieve it. Along the way you will gain a better understanding of marketing, selling and how the money side works. You will have plenty of time to network with other artists, and to help each other by sharing experiences and ideas.

Running Successful Public Events
Organiser: ETN
Date: 09 May
Location: Doncaster
Cost: see website
Email: ETN@bctv.org.uk
More info:  Organising events is increasingly part of the job for many of us, but is not something that most people have had specific training in.  Project officers often feel thrown in at the deep end.  This event aims to provide practical, down to earth advice for people who want to make sure that their community fun day, teddy bear’s picnic, concert or outdoor theatre event is a success.  It will cover issues which are common to all types of events such as planning and preparation, the health and safety of staff and people attending the event, publicity and working with contractors and artists.  It will also address strategies for when things go wrong and ways of evaluating and learning from past experiences. The event is suitable for front line staff and their managers.

MAYFAIR 2

East-West Europe cultural co-operation and dialogue...

9-10 May 2007 - Tate Modern, London

MayFair II sees cultural representatives from the 12 newest EU countries and 2 candidate countries converge in the UK to exchange knowledge and to network. The event launches fittingly on Europe Day.

The 14 countries participating are the 10 member states that joined the EU in May 2004, the two brand new member states, Romania and Bulgaria, who joined in January 2007, and two candidate countries, Croatia and Turkey.

May Fair II is organised by EUCLID, the UK's leading agency for European information and knowledge for the cultural sector - EUCLID is the official "UK Cultural Contact Point" for the European Commission in the UK and also provides international information services for Arts Council England. EUCLID successfully organised the first MayFair event in May 2004 in Manchester. Three years on, and with a further two member states, and others queuing up to join, the timing is right for MayFair II.

The two day event will begin and end with presentations highlighting the importance and potential of European cultural co-operation between the UK and these countries. In between, delegates can participate in a series of 6 workshop groups where representatives from 2-3 countries will give short presentations and then there will be opportunities to question, to network and to start to explore links for future co-operation and exchange. The structure of the workshops over the two days (see below) will enable all delegates to hear the presentations from all 14 countries.

In addition, delegates will be invited to a reception, also at Tate Modern, on the evening of 9 May to celebrate Europe Day,

Weekend Playwrighting Course
Organiser: Fishamble
Date: 09 - 10 May 2007
Email: Dublin
Cost: EURO 200
Email: gavin@fishamble.com
More info: A bank-holiday weekend, intensive course from May 5th-7th, 10am - 5pm each day.  The weekend course is particularly suitable for those who wish to immerse themselves in writing for theatre, thoroughly over a short period.  Please send a deposit of ¤70, or the full fee if you wish, to Fishamble, by cheque or cash (we do not take credit cards), to arrive by 27th April. The balance will be due on 5th May.For further information, contact Gavin Kostick in Fishamble on 01 6704018 or email gavin@fishamble.comAddress: Fishamble, Shamrock Chambers, 1 - 2 Eustace Street, TempleBar, Dublin2.

Can the SPAM! Seminar
Organiser: Scottish Books
Date: 11 May
Location: Edinburgh
Cost: see website
Email: enquiries@scottishbooks.org
More info: A short introduction to e-mail marketing from a legal point of view. From 2-4pm. E-mail can be a low cost, high-value marketing tool, helping you keep in touch with existing customers and reach new potential clients. But how can you measure how successful your e-mails have been and who has read them? And if you keep databases of customers’ details, you need to know how the Data Protection Act can affect you and your e-mail marketing decisions. In this introductory seminar, tutorsl will share their knowledge and experience of how to make e-mail marketing really work for your business. A legal expert will give useful advice and tips on how to avoid the legal pitfalls which can arise. Discussion will include: • Legislation governing e-mail marketing and consequences of non-compliance • The benefits of e-mail marketing • How to formulate winning e-mails • Evaluating the success of your e-mail marketing This is suitable for anyone looking for a short introduction to e-mail marketing and data protection legislation. We are also running a full-day E-marketing course in June.

Writing Proposals for Documentary
Organiser: DGF Docs
Date: 12 May 2007
Location: London
Cost: ?
Email: ?
More info: Learn the art of proposal writing and how to best pitch your doc idea.Unless you've got a very friendly relationship with several commissioning editors, the chances are that one day you're going to have to be able to write a proposal for your idea. This one-day seminar will show you how - it's that simple. Covering approach, method and process, you'll learn the best practice for factual programming

Managing Change and Organisations
Organiser: ETN
Date: 15 May
Location: Doncaster
Cost: £105+
Email: ETN@bctv.org.uk
More info:
We all experience change in our lives but for many people it’s one of the most difficult things to adjust to. Many organisations and groups struggle with change, tending to react to it rather than approaching it proactively as a positive challenge. This event looks at how people respond to change, and our role in supporting others to think strategically about change in their control and to cope with change forced upon us by external factors. It considers how to manage change confidently and take others with you in the process. The day will not make you an expert in change management, but it will help you to approach change in a practical and positive way.  The event is aimed at anyone with a responsibility for planning or implementing change within a group or organisation. Participants are asked to bring them two examples of their experience of organisational change (one good, one not so good) to consider on the day.

Management Training (Arts)
Organiser: Arts About Manchester
Date: 16 May
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.   

Managing Group Dynamics and Behaviour
Organiser: ETN
Date: 16 May
Location: Doncaster
Cost: see website
Email: ETN@bctv.org.uk
More info: Ever wonder why some groups do things, some groups talk about doing things and some individuals fail to form groups? This event examines the theory and practice of how and why individuals interact within a working team. It will provide an opportunity to explore motivations of group members, identify how ways of behaving can impact on groups and help to develop strategies for working more effectively with others. It will cover common pitfalls and problems experienced in groups and considers how they can be constructively managed.  The event will benefit anyone working with groups of people in formal or informal settings.

Essential Skills for Library and Information staff
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 16 - 17 May 2007
Location: London
Cost: £300  - 50
Email: London
Cost: £300  - 50
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: Ideal for anybody new to working in a library or information service and who does not hold a professional library qualification, this two-day course covers the core skills needed for library and information work. The course is also suitable for those who need to set up a library from scratch or who have information / library management as a part of a broader administrative role.

Working With Volunteers - Good Practice
Organiser: ETN
Date: 17 May
Location: Sandy, Befordshire
Cost: £105+
Email: ETN@bctv.org.uk
More info:
This event will introduce some of the basic recognised good practice in attracting and recruiting volunteers, and will include advice on advertising, recruitment and selection, as well as day-to-day supervision. Based on training developed for RSPB, whose workforce includes 12,000 volunteers, the event will be delivered by experienced RSPB volunteer managers. Although the examples used will be mainly from the environmental sector, the volunteer management model and principles covered can be used in any sector or situation.  The day will be of interest to anyone involved in volunteer recruitment and management who wants to review their practice, and will be particularly useful for those who are new to the role.

Copyright for Beginners
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 17 May 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.

The Ten Commandments of Typography - Do You Break the Rules?
Organiser: Scottish Books
Date: 22 May
Location: Edinburgh
Cost: see website
Email: enquiries@scottishbooks.org
More info: This is a half day course from 9.30am - 1pm. Did you know that The Guardian newspaper has redesigned and reformatted their typeface several times, as has The Times, to improved circulation or that Verdana was designed specially for Microsoft software? Typography might sound like a boring, dry, ‘techie’ subject but in fact is a vital part of a product’s design. Well-conceived typography is often invisible in a book – but a bad typeface or headings, folios and too long a measure that don’t compliment a book, might be the reason why a buyer puts it back on the shelf. This course introduces the elements of good typography. 

Making Book Covers Work
Organiser: Scottish Books
Date: 22 May
Location: Edinburgh
Cost: see website
Email: enquiries@scottishbooks.org
More info: This is a half day course from 9.30am - 1pm. Never judge a book by its cover? Have you ever considered what the jacket says about the book? If a book cover has just 5 seconds to capture the reader’s attention and imagination, how can you ensure that your book is always the one that is chosen? In such competitive markets, book jackets are becoming increasingly important in securing sales. This seminar will examine what makes a good jacket and what makes a good jacket commercially successful. The seminar will also examine how book buyers use jackets in their buying decisions. Speakers will include a designer and a leading bookseller. This course will give you valuable insight into creating the most effective jackets. Discussion and exercises will include: • Jacket function • Commercial design • What makes a good jacket? • Influencing the trade buyer and consumer • Briefing the designer • Thinking about your marke

Fundraising For Artists
Organiser: Aune Head Arts
Date: 22 May
Location: Okehampton
Cost: see website
Email:  info@auneheadarts.org.uk
More info: see website

Arts Sponsorship
Organiser: Arts and Business Seminar
Date: 23 May
Location: Bristol and Bath
Cost: £60 + VAT
Email: june.gadd@aandb.org.uk
More info: This popular course is designed not only to introduce the fundamental of arts sponsorship but also to give practical guidance on how to secure it. The day is aimed at those with no sponsorship experience as well as those who wish to refresh themselves of the basic principles and practice of this important part of the arts funding mix.  The seminar will commence at 10.00am and end at approximately 3pm. A light sandwich lunch and refreshments will be provided. All delegates receive a copy of our sponsorship manual.

Attracting Attention to Your Creative Business
Organiser: Arts Matrix/South West Arts Marketing
Date: 23 May
Location: Stroud
Cost: £25
Email: glos@artsmatrix.org.uk
More info: The course will provide participants with an opportunity to learn proven techniques in researching and writing successful grant applications. Participants will discover: How to build a relationship with a funder; What funders look for in an application; Tools and techniques to enhance the quality of an application; What successful applications have in common Participants may wish to bring with them details of a scheme or programme for which they need to raise funds from grants. There will be opportunities to use this as the basis for some of the exercise work planned during the session. The course is intended for those who have fundraising responsibilities or need to raise funds, but who have had no significant formal fundraising training. The course is suitable for those working in leisure and cultural services, using anecdotes and examples primarily from the cultural sector.

Budget Allocations in the Public Library
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 23 May 2007
Location: London
Cost: £270 - 195
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: Against a background of constrained resources, the challenges in maintaining a modern, fit for purpose range of services in the academic library sector is immense. This one-day training course will help library and information professionals identify where they are spending their budgets and whether this fits with the current strategic plan.

Budget Allocations in the Academic Library
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 24 May 2007
Location: London
Cost: £270 - 195
Email: London
More info: Against a background of constrained resources, the challenges in maintaining a modern, fit for purpose range of services in the academic library sector is immense. This one-day training course will help library and information professionals identify where they are spending their budgets and whether this fits with the current strategic plan. 

Writers Make Money: Turning Passion into £££
Organiser: SHAUN LEVIN
Date: 26 - 27 May 2007
Location: London
Cost: £95 - 80
Email: London
More info: The weekend workshop is particularly suited to writers who have recently completed their studies and are looking to generate more income to support their writing. This is also an opportunity to network, share ideas, and experience the importance of collaborative work.

DOCLAB
Organiser: Goldsmiths University of London
Date: 28 May – 09 June 2007
Cost: ?
Location: London
Email:
More info:Training course and documentary production factory in partnership with Goldsmiths University of London. Hail the camera, be creative, start producing and become a doc filmmaker. Experience the whole process. Shoot, direct, produce and edit your own film in London in two weeks with DFG.

Pro Tools
Organiser: Music Leader
Date: 30 May
Location: London
Cost: see website
Email: musicleadernortheast@thesagegateshead.org
More info:
Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation by Digidesign (a division of Avid Technology) which integrates hardware and software in a single package. It is widely used by professionals in music production, post production, TV and film scoring. As one of the first programs to provide CD-quality (16 bit and 44.1 kHz) multitrack digital audio editing on a personal computer, Pro Tools quickly grew in the sound recording field. It originally became popular because of its simple, streamlined interface for non-linear, non-destructive editing. This appealed to analog producers making the switch to computer-based digital audio production. Digidesign received a technical Academic Award for the development of Pro Tools in 2004. In this 2-hour session, you will gain skills and insight in to the application of the system, mic techniques and microphone uses as well as software based editing, creative mixing and mastering.During the workshop, Nikki Good, Technician for the Music Education Centre at The Sage Gateshead, will combine a 101 basic recording session in ProTools and associated hardware with your practical music skills.  So bring along your instruments and your capacity to learn and we will make music that can be taken away and listened to repeatedly. Book your place now! - return the booking form below and payment of £10 to musicleadernortheast@thesagegateshead.org or by post to MusicLeader North East, Holy Jesus Hospital, City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2AS.Numbers are limited to book early to avoid disappointment.
 

JULY 2007

Presentations and panel debate chaired by Charles Glass
Organiser: PhotoVoice / Magnum Photography Lectures
Date: 13 - 15 July 2007
Location: UK
Cost: £195
More info: Editing is the crucial and almost final creative stage a film goes through before reaching an audience. It is a much misunderstood craft and frequently taken for granted by viewers all over the world. Wildlife editing has diversified a great deal in the last ten years. We no longer view the chocolate box or ‘blue chip’ narrative as the only way to tell a story. There are many ways to put a wildlife film together depending on what you want to say. In this Creative Wildlife Editing weekend, you will learn the tricks of the trade, styles that are ‘in’, styles that are ‘out’ and techniques that draw from unusual places. Through the use of many clips and examples taken from every aspect of film production and hands on practical lessons, we'll examine the symbiotic relationship between direction, shooting and editing and also the importance and power of music. Hands on experience will be available via Final Cut Pro.

Marketing for Individual Artists Working in Music Provision
Organiser: Arts and Media Training
Date: 17 July 2007
Location: West Midlands
Cost: £37 - 50
More info: This course will get you to think about who your customers are now and who they could be in the future. You’ll look at what makes you or your product special and how you can communicate this to existing and potential customers. The course will outline different approaches to thinking about your market; what ‘segmentation’, ‘targeting’ and the ‘marketing mix’ are and how to use them; how to plan your marketing campaign – whether you are selling a product or a service; and it will show you how marketing theories and tools can be applied in practice. It will also offer hints and tips on how to get the most out of your marketing which you can start to put to use immediately.

Link Up Written Word Career Development Day
Organiser:
Date: 17 July 2007
Location: London
Cost: Free
More info: Whether you write stories, plays, poems, novels, TV comedy or songs (indeed, whatever you write!) this one day event is for you. We look forward to welcoming creative writers to a stimulating day of speakers, networking and workshops.  Link Up is pleased to be working with the Arvon Foundation on this special event. The Arvon Foundation is a national writing charity that offers individual writers the time and space to write and live in a writing community at their four residential centres around the country.

Cataloguing and Classification
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 17-18 July 2007
Location: Birmingham
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.

The Stage Manager As Manager
Organiser: ITC Training
Date: 18 July 2007
Location: London
Cost: £88.13
Email: training@itc-arts.org
More info: This half-day workshop is aimed at stage managers interested in developing a broader role in arts management.  The workshop will provide an overview of the essential skills and competencies needed for success in general management. The facilitator will also work with participants to identify their transferable skills as experienced stage managers.

Copyright for Beginners
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 18 July 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.

VIdeo Editing For Artists
Organiser: Aune Head Arts
Date: 18 July 2007
Location: Dartmoor
Cost: see website
Email:  info@auneheadarts.org.uk
More info: You’ve got some lovely footage on tape, and you want to make into your first video.  This workshop provides an introduction to what video editing is, and how it works on a computer. The day will be spent learning about basic, and simple, editing.  Less is more in the world of the moving image –– with good editing skills you can be certain your images will speak for themselves.  Learn to resist using fades and wipes!  Master good, clean and powerful editing.  Enjoy talking technology with a digital artist who speaks plain English!  If possible, bring your own material on mini-DV tape.  As with all AHA workshops, numbers are limited, you are guaranteed some hands-on experience, and you are taught by experienced artists.