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Long standing PMA member Linda Stradling has written a Production Management Manual - click here to read the press release
Bespoke courses are arranged from time to time, covering areas such as Health and Safety, Budgeting and Scheduling, New Technology and First Aid.
Whilst the courses are often opened to Members and non-Members, PMA Members and co-ordinators on the PMA`s recommended list always pay a subsidised rate on all courses.
Listed below are forthcoming courses. If none are listed then no workshops are currently due to take place.
FILM SCHOOLS
NATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL
Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
Bucks HP9 1LG
T: 01494 671234
www.nfts.co.uk or info@nfts.co.uk
NFTS launches two Production Management Diploma courses for 2011-12
Applicants can now choose between specialising in Production Management for Film or Production Management for TV courses to the industry.
This allows students to gain a greater depth of knowledge and more practical experience in their chosen specialism; both courses will be for 12 months but will have separate start dates.
The two new courses for 2011/12 are:
Diploma in Production Management for Film
http://www.nfts.co.uk/courses/production-management-for-film
Diploma in Production Management for TV
http://www.nfts.co.uk/courses/production-management-for-television
Production Management Diplomas - A 12 month full time Diploma course for new entrants. Alternating training modules with practical experience, students spend up to 26 weeks working on professional supervised student productions. Key skills covered include Production Management, Production Co-ordination, Assistant Directing, Location Management, Research and Continuity.
Shortcourses@NFTS is the professional training arm of the NFTS, offering short courses to industry professionals in Documentary Production Management, Drama Production Management, Production Accounting and Continuity among others. Some courses are at subsidised rates for freelancers through the assistance of the Freelance Training Fund.
LONDON ACADEMY OF MEDIA , FILM AND TV
www.media-courses.com
Offer a wide variety of media related courses including Production management, TV Production and music video production training. Their Production Management course covers the principles and practices of the role of the Production Manager in film and single camera television drama production. Involving lecture and hands-on exercises, students will learn the functions of production management including script breakdown, scheduling, budgeting, locations, cast, crew and paperwork.
Courses run daytime, evenings or weekends and vary in length.
From £239
London Film School
www.lfs.org.uk
Browse the full line-up below or online at www.lfs.org.uk. For further details contact Carolyn Atherton:
DV TALENT
www.dvtalent.co.uk
Highgate Studio, Studio 531, 53-79 Highgate Road, Kentish Town. NW3 5TL
Tel: 020 7267 2300
DV Talent is an established training, kit hire and recruitment agency providing resources across the media. Backed by Skillset we are an accredited training provider for the BBC and a regular supplier to the major indies and broadcasters. We recruit trainers from working professionals within the industry who have a wealth of ever-expanding practical knowledge and experience that they can impart to trainees. Courses are run in small groups so that the tutor can spend individual attention on each participant, and allow everyone to get hands on practical training. DV Talent also offers an after care service for all its courses, which means that trainees can contact us after the course to have their questions answered. Each course provides comprehensive course manuals which trainees can keep as a handy refresher. We also provide kit hire at competitive rates and run a recruitment agency dedicated to finding top production staff to suit your business’ needs.
As you may have heard the Skillset Craft and Technical and Multiplatform funds have run out of money and so have been closed. In order to reflect the lack of funding currently available and to make sure high quality training remains available to freelancers at affordable prices we are offering training at discounted rates for a limited time only.
There has already been a huge demand for these places, so to take advantage of this great offer before it’s too late please contact Venetia as soon as possible. E: training@dvtalent.co.uk t: 0207 267 2300.
Essential skills for Production Coordinators £285 + VAT
Fun and informative, this intensive two day course provides an introduction to the skills and responsibilities involved in production coordination of projects for broadcast and cross platform. Taught by award winning and highly acclaimed production manager Ally Jenkins the course demystifies pre-production, setting up shoots and planning the production and post production of programmes through hands on tasks and group exercises.
“Brilliant and extremely useful.” Gwen Gorst, Trainee Production Co-ordinator
“Very informative. Came away having learnt a lot…definitely recommend it.” Amy Bell, Production Co-ordinator
Dates available: 29th October and 30th October 2011
Production Managing Cross Platform Projects: An Introduction to Production Managing £345 + VAT
Run by a Head of Production in a busy Indie, this course is a practical hands-on induction to negotiation skills, managing locations, scheduling and budgeting &the post production process. It gets consistently great feedback both from the trainees themselves and the team leaders who book their staff members on it.
“Brilliant, would definitely recommend” Sally O’Connor
“I was impressed with the practical emphasis of the course and also how Ally was able to relate a case study to each subject…helped someone like me really understand the duties and tasks associated with the Production Management role”Joan Roselie
“The tutor was very knowledgeable and gave a vast amount of brilliant information…I feel privileged to have been able to utilise the time of such an accomplished professional” Vicky O’Connell
Dates available: 22nd and 23rd October
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
A workshop running in November for people in film and television. In recent years the industry has, likemost others, tightened its belt and its production and management teams are now being asked to deliver the same quality on tighter budgets. This workshop has been designed to help people to develop their own personal skills to help them to be positive, focussed and manage stressful situations, so that they can be more effective in the workplace and an asset to any team.
This workshop is in the Skillset Management and Leadership bursary scheme which could pay up to 80% of the costs. The Creative Solutions Coaching Programme is alsoincluded in the bursary scheme. You can find out more about the workshops and training at www.isense.org.uk. There is also a site for business www.sensabilityuk.co.uk.
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES
Bournemouth Media School
Bournemouth Univesity
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
Dorset BH12 5BB
T: 01202 595360
www.media.bournemouth.ac.uk
Offer a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses ranging from BA Televison Production to Television and Video Production
University of Ulster
University of Ulster School of Media & Performing Arts
T: 08700 400 700
www.ulster.ac.uk
MA in Film and Television Management and Policy
This programme will address the need for enhanced management skills in relation to media production and the creative industries. There will be a particular emphasis on the industries in Northern Ireland, but the course content is intended to be applicable across a range of contexts, so students from elsewhere will be welcome. The course is not intended to provide production training as such but to develop the entrepreneurial skills, cultural awareness, organisational understanding, project management abilities and creativity of those already engaged in, or intending to engage in, media production at a range of levels. The course will have a particular emphasis on concept development and on the managerial competencies needed to realise a concept, including financial management and project planning. Project work will include script development. The curriculum is being designed and will be delivered in close partnership with the media industries in Northern Ireland.
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street
Wolverhampton WV1 1SB
Course enquiries: 01902 32 22 22
www.wlv.ac.uk
The school of Humanities, Languages & Social Studies at the university offers a BA (Hons) in Media & Cultural Studies and in Media & Communications
Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication
Walden Road
Chislehurst
Kent BR7 5SN
T: 020 8289 4903/020 8289 4900
Contact: Michael O’Sullivan, Commercial Training Manager
E: m.osullivan@rave.ac.uk
info@rave.ac.uk
www.rave.ac.uk
Offer a variety of short courses including:
Financing your Production for RV
TV Production Management
Finding Contributors – Book that Guest…Now!
The Dark Art of Scheduling for Drama
TV Production Overview
From Concept to Pitch – Programme Pre-Production
Researching for TV
The Art of Production Co-ordination
Costs approx £350.00 for a 2-day Course
South Thames College
Course enquiries: 020 8918 7777
E: studentservices@south-thames.ac.uk
www.south-thames.ac.uk
Offer various media courses and an Introduction to Low-Budget Film Production
ORGANISATIONS
SKILLSET
Prospect House
80-110 New Oxford Street
London WC1A 1HB
T: 020 7520 5757
F: 020 7520 5758
Career helpline: 080 80 300 900
E: info@skillset.org
www.skillset.org/careers
The Industry Training Organisation for Broadcast, Film and Video, SKILLSET publishes a careers pack which contains useful, down-to-earth advice. It is responsible for developing and promoting the industry’s National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)
and carrying out research. It also administers the Freelance Training Fund
BBC ACADEMY
BBC Academy puts training and development at the heart of the broadcast industry by equipping companies and freelancers with the skills they need in the ever-changing media landscape.
They have a variety of courses all of which can be booked online.
Contact:
BBC Academy, Room A16 BBC Wood Norton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4YB
Tel: 0370 0100264
Email: bbcacademy@bbc.co.uk
Documentary Filmmakers Group
4th Floor
Shacklewell Studios
28 Shacklewell Lane
London E8 2EZ
T: 020 7249 6600
E: info@dfgdocs.com
www.dfgdocs.com
Contact: Deborah Kingsland, Head of Training and Development
DFG is the national organisation working to promote documentary filmmaking talent and innovation in the UK. They are the leading provider of industry-focused training for both established and aspiring documentary filmmakers, and the tutors are first-class practicing broadcast professionals. Unusually for a training provider, they also share staff and premises with a broadcast production company, the award-winning Mosaic Films.
DFG run a continuous series of short courses in all aspects of documentary filmmaking, ranging in length from one day to four weeks. Details of all these courses can be found on our website www.dfgdocs.com
Please visit our website www.dfgdocs.com or ring Laura or Jenny for more information 020 7249 6600
Raindance Festivals Ltd
81 Berwick Street
London W1F 8TW
T: 020 7287 3833
VET training
Courses that may be of interest to Production Managers/Coordinators are:
P2 Cameras
Tapeless - Acquisition and Workflow
TV by IT - Tapeless Production with P2
Understanding Compression
Training Production Editing Digital Media Design DVD
T +44 (0)20 7505 4747
PMA Training
The Communications Experts
PMA Training works not only with the media but with any organisation needing help to improve the quality of its writing and communications. They offer many popular courses, see their welbsite for more information:
alternatively, they can send you a full course description with proposed dates.
Contact Melanie Gilbert or Vicky Chandler on 01480 300 653
or email: training@pma-group.com
Media Training Ltd
Media Training is the recognised UK market leader in professional training for the design, publishing, internet, communication and print industries.
This site provides detailed outlines for over 170 professional, practical and effective training courses covering web development and design, print design, digital repro, video production, video editing, photography, animation, writing and journalism.
For more information please contact Julian Woodfield on 020 7359 9855 or at julian@mediatraining.ltd.uk
or visit the website at www.mediatraining.ltd.uk
The Indie Training Fund (formerly The PACT Short Course Programme)
Short Course Training for Indies – New Dates Announced
The Pact short course programme is back…but with a new name, a new brand and a new venue. The Indie Training Fund brings you all the same popular courses and tutors with plenty more top quality training at great prices. Kicking off in July, we’re running some brand new courses...
If you’re running a small business or trying to get a project off the ground or you’re a freelancer wanting to bag the best jobs, don’t miss Marketing Yourself and Your Business. Find your USP and boost your confidence with this personal presentation skills workshop that focuses on tangible results.
Aimed at researchers and APs, Single Camera Directing looks at the basics of directing, from camera kit, to visual story telling, to post production, in one action packed day; a perfect introduction for everyone faced with multitasking.
Don’t miss these and some of our old favourites; details on the the website below…
New website and online bookings system is in progress but in the meantime please drop them a line at bookings@indietrainingfund.com
Indie Training Fund
ITF has taken over Pact Training...
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Indie Training Fund
18 –20 Southwark Street
3rd Floor
London
SE1 1TJ
FDMX - FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA EXCHANGE
Innovation Centre, University of Hertforshire, Hatield, Hertforshire AL10 9AB
Production Co-ordinators Programme.
A series of accredited modules that form a graduate certificate for those already in the industry wishing to progress to a Production Co-ordinator role.
Who is it for? – Runners, Production Secretaries, Production Assistants, New Entrants into Production.
Industry Contacts
Knowing who is who is crucial to any industry professional but none more so than those focusing on production co-ordination and management.
Whether you want to shoot at a location in London and need to find out how to get permission, or you need to know what areas unions like BECTU and PACT cover, Industry Contacts is the one day module that will answer all these questions and more. It will give you the grounding on all the industry bodies in the UK.
Part of the FIRST AND ONLY accredited Production Co-ordinator course from a Skillset Media Academy and endorsed by the Production Manager’s Association.
This module is part of the Production Co-ordinators Programme from FDMX. It is accredited by the University of Hertfordshire. Its aim is to allow runners, new entrants, production secretaries and production assistants to develop their skills into a Production Co-ordinator role for film and/or for television drama.
Aims of the Module - To give candidates a clear understanding of the remit of regional and national agencies in the UK, government bodies, trade unions and general industry organisations regularly consulted or used in production.
Who is it for? – Runners, Production Secretaries, Production Assistants, New Entrants into Production.
You will learn about the remit of regional and national agencies, government bodies and trade unions.
This course will cover –
€ PACT
€ BECTU
€ Skillset
€ Film London
€ UK Film Council
€ EQUITY
€ SAB
€ DIRECTORS GUILD
€ BAFTA
Caroline Fleming, Manager of the PMA-
“The PMA are pleased to endorse FDMX Production Co-ordinator’s Course after working closely with FDMX on the module development. We hope such vocational training will create clearer progression routes within the industry.”
Tutor - Emily Corcoran, started her film company `Cork Films` shortly after graduating from Arts Educational School. She has made 6 short films, some of which have been sold internationally to the likes of Sky Movies, Canal + and Air New Zealand. Emily has since written, produced and acted in the comedy feature film `Sisterhood <http://www.sisterhoodfilm.com/> ` which has made the official selection of two film festivals and secured a theatrical release in the UK and the USA.
For more information on go to our website www.fdmx.co.uk or to book your place email us at info@fdmx.co.uk or call us on 01707 284740.
HOW TO GET A JOB IN TELEVISION
Advice, workshops and coaching for new entrants and TV freelancers
www.elsasharp.com
HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING
REMOTE TRAUMA and the Production Managers Association
2009 is Remote Trauma’s second year as a sponsor of the PMA and we want to get to know you
better. If you have used any of our personnel or services on your productions then you probably
already know what we do, if not please check out our website www.remotetrauma.com
What Can We Do For You?
We’ve designed a number of training courses specifically for PMA members at a significantly
reduced price. We appreciate that being able to make any kind of a commitment to training is
particularly difficult for freelances so we’ve come up with a solution we think will make a
difference to you.
A Better Deal for PMA Members
As a member if you pay for your course and subsequently cannot attend because of work
commitments, we will provide you with a choice of dates from our training calendar. You simply
tell us which dates are most suitable and we will place you on the course on the first date of your
choice depending on availability.
We run courses regularly throughout the year and you have 12 months from the time you pay for
your course to attend the training. We will remind you through the PMA of up and coming available
course dates or you can contact us directly.
Course Descriptions
1 Day Appointed Persons First Aid Course:
The Health and Safety Executive recommends this level of training as the minimum requirement in
any workplace classified as low risk. This course is for anyone who has been appointed to take
charge in an emergency and who will be responsible for First Aid equipment.
The training will cover essential First Aid subjects ranging from basic life support through to
effective use of a defibrillator. (***Please note defibrillator training is not normally included on the
Appointed Persons Course)
At the end of the course you will receive a certificate that validates your skills for three years.
1 Day Safety Awareness and Risk Assessment Course (SARA):
This course is designed to inform you about the latest changes to Health and Safety legislation in
the audiovisual industry. It identifies how changes in the law affect you as an individual and the
company you work for.
Training includes practical exercises that promote capable risk assessment. It covers the legal
requirements of near miss, accident and hazard reporting and the legal principles of good working
practice.
At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of competence valid for three years.
1 Day Travel Safety Awareness Course (TSA):
This course combines personal safety, security and basic first aid. It is designed to help you identify
and manage the risks of travelling and working overseas, either as an individual or as part of a
group. It is for anyone considering working in a region that is culturally, politically and
geographically unfamiliar.
It also covers personal safety and security in a variety of situations, from your hotel room to filming
in local areas with your fixer; to managing an unconscious crew member or identifying an exotic
environmental illness.
At the end of the course you will receive a certificate that validates your training for three years.
Refresher courses are available and recommended for those who haven’t trained in the last three
years.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
A workshop running in November for people in film and television. In recent years the industry has, likemost others, tightened its belt and its production and management teams are now being asked to deliver the same quality on tighter budgets. This workshop has been designed to help people to develop their own personal skills to help them to be positive, focussed and manage stressful situations, so that they can be more effective in the workplace and an asset to any team.
This workshop is in the Skillset Management and Leadership bursary scheme which could pay up to 80% of the costs. The Creative Solutions Coaching Programme is also included in the bursary scheme. You can find out more about the workshops and training at www.isense.org.uk. There is also a site for business www.sensabilityuk.co.uk.