In addition to offering the following programmed courses, Exeter Phoenix Media Centre can provide bespoke media training to both organisations and individuals. If the scheduled courses and workshops below are not what you’re looking for, please call us to discuss your training needs.

All courses are run using Apple Mac computers. Our tutors include fully qualified Apple and Adobe certified trainers.

For more information on courses please contact the Media Centre on 01392 667066 or email us at media@exeterphoenix.org.uk.
We regret that we are unable to refund any money once a course has started.
Please call the box office on 01392 667080 to book a place.

1 AND 2 DAY COURSES

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Mon 8 Sep / 1 day course/10.30am–5.30pm/£65 (£55)

Whether you have a digital camera or not, come and discover for yourself the possibilities offered by this exciting revolution. We will show you how to take digital photographs, download them to the computer and use Adobe Photoshop to enhance, manipulate and print out superb results.

PHOTOSHOP: DIGITAL IMAGE MANIPULATION FOR BEGINNERS

Wed 9 & Thu 10 Sep /2 day course/10.30am-5.30pm/£135 (£120)

An intensive two day beginner's course teaching Photoshop skills and concepts, giving you confidence in using this powerful image manipulation software. The course will show you how to work with layers, and resize images for printing and website use. There will be time allocated for questions and individual needs will be catered for where possible.

INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN: WEBSITE CREATION FOR BEGINNERS

Tue 15 & Wed 16 Sep /2 day course/10.30am-5.30pm/£135 (£120)

Using Dreamweaver and Photoshop, the course will cover the basic construction of a website and the upload. Students will have the opportunity to create their own websites though homework is recommended. Some computer literacy is desirable and it is essential for students to have content (text and image ideas) that they wish to transform onto the web. Bring ideas, enthusiasm, and patience. Welcome to the www.

NEW: INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING

Sat 25 & Sun 26 Jul /2 day course/10.30am-5.30pm/£135 (£120)

An intensive weekend course aimed at beginners and intermediate writers trying to develop their skills in short film writing. The course will cover how to find and develop ideas, storytelling, structure, using dialogue, and film format and language. The weekend will be run as a participatory workshop in which everyone will be encouraged to be involved and contribute.

OTHER COURSES

NEW: MOVING IMAGE PRODUCTION (ONE WEEK INTENSIVE)

Mon 3 – Fri 7 Aug/5 day course/10.30am-5.30pm/£300 (£250 conc)/Age 18+

This course is geared toward those who wish to develop skills in video production. We will go ‘beyond the basics’ and produce a group project over the course of 5 intensive days. Subjects covered include; camera setup and operation; video formats; editing workflows; mixed source sound recording; lighting; down converting HD video and editing in Final Cut S tudio.

One day Intensive Training
for individuals and groups

COURSES RUN FROM 10.30AM-5.30PM - DATES ARRANGED AS REQUIRED.

Cost per day for one person : Non-commercial £165 / Commercial £200
Cost per day per additional person : Non-commercial £50 / Commercial £100
Maxmum 3 people

These courses are tailored to suit the learner and can be arranged at different skill levels if required. Please call the Media Centre on 01392 667066 to book.

HDV/DV CAMERA SKILLS

FINAL CUT PRO - VIDEO EDITING

ADOBE PREMIERE - VIDEO EDITING

DVD STUDIO PRO - DVD AUTHORING

HDV/DV POST PRODUCTION

ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS - MOTION GRAPHICS

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP - PHOTO MANIPULATION

APERTURE - PHOTOGRAPHY WORKFLOW

ADOBE INDESIGN - DESKTOP PUBLISHING

ADOBE DREAMWEAVER - WEB DESIGN

ADOBE FLASH - WEB DESIGN , INTERACTIVITY & ANIMATION

ANIMATION TECHNIQUES

Call for tutors

Are you advanced in the use of any creative production software?
Do you have what it takes to run group courses or one-to-one training in creative media, film production or related subjects? Due to rising demand for our courses and tailored one-to-one training, we are looking to expand our portfolio of software and media skills tutors. Contact Phoenix Media at: media@exeterphoenix.org.uk or call 01392 667066 to see how we can work work together.