Skillset supported training in Wales
Please find below a list of courses that are currently open to applications and are supported by Skillset in Wales.
Cyfle - Short courses:
International Copyright Affecting the Footage Industry
1 September 2010 (morning), Cardiff.
Use and Abuse of Footage
1 September 2010 (afternoon), Cardiff.
Final Cut Pro for AVID Editors (4 Dates) Cardiff
6&7th September,18&19th October, 8&9th November, 19&30th November
How to Make Money from Old Content
7&8th September 2010, Caernarfon.
Initial Training - NSPCC Child Protection Workshop
9th September 2010, Cardiff.
Welsh Language for the Media Course
15 & 16th September, Caernarfon
28 & 29th September, Cardiff
NSPCC Child Protection Workshop - Refresher Course
21st September, Cardiff.
Contact Catrin or Shân on 01286 685242 to book, or see the Cyfle website for more details.
Skillset Academi+ Short Courses:-
NukeX Intermediate
24th August 2010, Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries Media Lab, Cardiff
Nuke used by the biggest visual effects companies in the world including Industrial Light and Magic, Weta Digital, Sony Picture Imageworks and Digital Domain. The Nuke Intermediate course is designed for those artist who have some knowledge of Nuke but want to increase their understanding of the software
NukeX Advanced,
14-17th September 2010, Swansea Metropolitan University
Nuke can be seen in many blockbuster movies including Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Resident Evil: AfterLife, Green Lantern and The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn not to mention James Cameron's Avatar. The Nuke Advanced course is designed for those artist who have a good knowledge of Nuke but want to increase their understanding of the software to a higher level.
Preparing Future Leaders and Managers
Actual date to be confirmed - Coming Soon in the Autumn / £25. ATRiuM, Cardiff
This two day course will encourage junior staff to start building on their capacity for making effective decisions regarding the future of their company. The workshops are intended as another step in both the development of the company and the worker. It will develop leadership and management skills in the areas of business analysis, working effectively with people, budgetary control and proficiency in managing change.
Assessing and Supporting your Business
Actual date to be confirmed - Coming Soon in the Autumn / £25. ATRiuM, Cardiff
This course encourages freelancers and those involved in SMEs to think critically about the current performance of their business and plan for its future. The course will culminate in the preparation of a Business Strategy Report, a 12-month action plan which can be used strategically to access funding and investment.
Application details for these courses are available from the Skillset Academi Plus website.
CULT Cymru - Professional Development Courses:-
CULT Cymru has developed a series of practical workshops for freelancers and staff working in the Creative Industries in Wales, including:
- CV Development
- Marketing and Promotion
- Portfolio Development
- Project management, and
- Finance for Freelances
Courses are held in North and South Wales throughout Autumn/Winter 2010. For more information and to book your place, visit the CULT Cymru website