Cyfle - The training company for the creative media industries, Wales

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ARCHIVE MASHUP

Want to learn how to create something extraordinary out of the ordinary?

 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 12 midday, Wednesday 8^th February 2012

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Thousands of tapes, reels and discs of previously shot footage and images languish in archives, libraries and storage areas across the country. 

What could be achieved with all this material? 

Why stop at an ‘interesting documentary about World War II with a famous narrator..’? 

What about a ‘mashup’ to music, an App for tourists/visitors, or a comedy programme, or something completely different?! 

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Cyfle invites applications to a brand new UNIQUE training scheme designed to teach the creative, innovative and essential skills needed to create a new world of experiences out of footage already in existence.

• A 6 month part-time training scheme, delivered over 5 intensive weeks in the classroom
• An opportunity to create a personal project
• Online support and individual mentoring

The 3 main stages of development during the training will be –

• Archive essentials (copyright essentials, clearance rights etc)
• Repurposing creatively and commercially
• Distribution, marketing, business

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WHO IS IT FOR? –

We are looking for individuals with a wide-range of experiences and/or qualifications who show genuine enthusiasm for the subject matter, as long as you are over 18, age is also not an issue.

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or over
• This scheme is only open to applicants currently living in Wales

As an example this course would be suitable for the following types of people (this list is not exclusive) –

• TV Production Companies – especially those wishing to exploit their own archive
• Freelance Independent Producers who wish to create new and exciting content
• Film-makers
• University Graduates looking to add to their skills base to increase employability
• Authors/Publishers
• Marketing and PR companies and departments – especially those looking to create innovative, creative and interesting campaigns.
• Teachers/Lecturers – especially those looking to create innovative materials for educational purposes
• Musicians – especially those looking to create innovative promotional material / music videos etc.
• Theatre Production Companies/Producers/Creatives
• Arts and Heritage and Tourism Organisations

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 SCROLL DOWN FOR THE FULL CRITERIA AND HOW TO APPLY (INCLUDING THE GUIDANCE NOTES)

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• Interviews will be held during the week of the 20^th of February 2012
• Scheme start date: Monday 26^th of March 2012

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CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESSES:

Please Note -

• We are unable to accept applications from individuals who will be in full time education during the period of the scheme.
• You must be available for the whole of the scheme period as outlined in the guidelines and be able to commit to complete all the remote work as required

• Applications from Welsh language speakers are very welcome – there will be opportunities to produce work through the medium of Welsh
• Cyfle is an Equal Opportunities Employer and applications are encouraged by individuals of all backgrounds

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PLEASE SEE ‘HOW TO APPLY’ FOR MORE DETAILED CRITERIA INFORMATION (including Essential Skills, Desirable Skills and Applicant Attributes)

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All the information you should need is available on the website, however if you feel you need to get in touch please do so by contacting Rhys Thomas or Nadine Roberts on - 029 2046 5533 / arch@cyfle.co.uk

6 Months Part-time

26 March - 7 September 2012

£300

Cost of Training

Due to the highly subsidised nature of this scheme, participants will only have to pay £300 towards the training costs.

If you are successful in gaining a place on this training scheme, you may be eligible for a bursary through Skillset Cymru. Check out the guidelines for further information: http://www.skillset.org/funding/individuals/cymru_bursaries/

HOW TO APPLY:

PLEASE READ ‘THE SCHEME GUIDANCE NOTES’ BEFORE FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM.  All scheme information, person specification and how to apply details are in this document.

All classroom dates are outlined in the Scheme Guidance Notes.

Download the SCHEME GUIDANCE NOTES HERE (Word)

Download the SCHEME GUIDANCE NOTES HERE (PDF)

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APPLICATION PROCESS:

ALL applicants must complete the Application Form and the Diversity Monitoring Form -

The Application Form (online version – preferred)

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The offline Application Form (Word format – download here)

The Diversity Monitoring Form (online version – preferred)

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The offline Diversity Monitoring Form (Word format – download here)

Cyfle Training Centre, 33-35 West Bute Street, Cardiff Bay CF10 5LH

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This scheme is funded via the Skillset Cymru Training Framework which is a joint approach by Skillset Cymru, the Welsh language broadcaster S4C and the trade association Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru (TAC)