Any organisation wishing to communicate widely now has to initiate a New Media response. Web 2.0 is upon us, with users pushing to and pulling content from the media oligarchies wrestling with how to generate revenue streams from them. The main broadcasters are rapidly, though belatedly adapting to these new forms of moving image consumption to remain relevant. There are new production, distribution and funding models being developed in response to changes and convergences. Television is no longer the primary form of broadcast, instead it has become a mere medium of transmission and it shares this value with many other devices and structures.
Having gained Skillset Academy status in June 2007 and in partnership with, Lime Pictures/Conker Media, Evolution Studios, Skillset, The North West University Association Higher Level Skills Pathfinder and others, The Liverpool Screen School at Liverpool John Moores University can now offer two exciting opportunities to those in industry and to graduates wishing to explore some of the current and emerging technical, creative and contextual skill sets required for a career in new media production.
For freelancers
Certificates of Professional Development in:
- Convergence
- Digital Moving Image
- Directed New Media Production
Worth 30 credits at masters level, these modules can build towards a PgDip or full MA qualification.
Support funding is available for freelancers and SMEs.
For graduates
Lime Pictures is home to one of the biggest New Media operations in the television industry, Conker Media. From September 2007, all applicants for the Liverpool Screen School’s New Media Production MA will have the opportunity to gain sponsorship and support from Conker Media.
Application deadline: 19th September
Interviews: 21st September
Course start date: 1st October
Details on the CPDs and MA New Media Production can be found through the Liverpool Screen School web site http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/LSS/index.htm
For further details and application forms about either of these initiatives please contact: m.smith1@ljmu.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 231 4761 or 4701
