Thinking digitally?*

‘Thinking Digitally’ is a short postgraduate course designed for those working in TV, film and video wishing to explore new and emerging approaches to online content creation for the first time. The course is a 20 credit Masters level module that is part of the innovative ‘Build Your Own MA’ project developed by Skillset for media professionals.

The course involves two full days of workshops and discussion, plus guest speakers, and is supported via on-line resources and tutor support. The course runs over two days, 18^th June and 9^th July (delegates must be able to commit to both dates).

The course is delivered in the Institute of Digital innovation, Teesside University.

Course outline:
Day one (18^th June)
Through an in-depth exploration of a variety of case studies, delegates are expected to examine their current approaches to content creation. Here the aim is to enable delegates to develop advanced understanding of possible production as well as economic models that could be employed in future projects, such as business models, brand partnerships and audience engagement.

Confirmed guest speakers (via Skype) are Peter Cowley (former MD of Endemol Digital) and Clay Nichols (Dadlabs).

Following this workshop, each delegate will develop a short presentation outlining their professional response to the issues covered for discussion on the second day.

Day two (9^th July)
Each delegate will present their responses to on-line content creation for discussion with fellow delegates in order to further professional debate.

Each delegate will then produce an action plan, based upon research, as to how they will engage with on-line content strategies. It is this action plan that is assessed for the postgraduate qualification.

Entry requirements:
There are a limited number of places available on this course.

Applicants must have either a 2:1 Hons degree in a relevant subject AND 2 years minimum of relevant industry experience, or significant industry experience, normally 6+ years.

To discuss making an application or for further details, please contact Warren Harrison – w.harrison@tees.ac.uk

Course Cost: £160.00 per delegate (usually £760.00)
*Please note – this course is not associated with the Codeworks’ Thinking Digital conference