A2 Film Studies Presentations

Hosted by Stefan Mullard and Tina Scrivener

Filmmaking 101 with Luke Baker and Chris Poon

This activity managed by Doug Kerr and Ashley Welsh

Planned schedule and themes.

Themes we hope to cover at the conference:

- Preparing for College/Sixth form

- Employer engagement – how to get that elusive first media job

- HE Focus – how to find the right course at University

- Students Showcase: What is expected at FE level in terms of coursework

- Skills workshops

- A gala networking dinner with screening and viewing of student work, competition winners and Media Awards.

 

July ‘08 Update

I thought I’d write this post to inform those of you who are involved with the Media Conference event (or even those of you who would be interested in coming on-board too.. It’s not too late!) of the latest developments.

Last week, I had attended a Universities Super Fair, where I had approached HE Institutions for the first time since we created the concept of the Media Conference. The result of this, was that over 30 universities on the day have expressed interest in coming on-board as partners for the event, and negotiations are on-going at this point.

Confirmation of partner universities will be announced soon.

Aims of the Media Conference

The rationale: Media and other creative subjects are at the centre of the government’s plans to make Britain a creative centrepiece in Europe and beyond. At Harlow College we are in the perfect position to become a hub where Universities can recruit the right students for the right courses, where secondary students can gain clear advice on further education and where the media insustry can network with academics to ensure that we train students with the right skills and mindset to compete in a global media industry.

To further this aim, we have launched the media conference at Harlow. On this day, creatives, academics, students and parents will be able to participate in activities, workshops, discussions and networking events.

Andreas scores!

Andreas has been up to his usual – just yesterday he discussed Media and Film with over 30 HE providers who are happy to come on board and share displays etc on our HE focus area. watch this space for developments of our HE partners.

Hello world!

Hello everyone. This blog is the meeting point for all involved with the Media Conference to be held on Thursday March 19, 2009 at Harlow College, Velizy Avenue, Harlow, Essex. The day will concern HE, FE and schools events, skills surgeries, media, film and journalism workshops and student showcases. The event will conclude with a networking dinner and a gala evening including ‘academy’ awards, student of the year and competition winners.

Conference Convener: Renier van Loggerenberg – renierv@aol.com

Project Manager: Andreas Charalambous – ac78@blueyonder.co.uk