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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme
DESCRIPTION:Training (88)\nScreenSkills (76)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (44)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAge +18 (4)\nCourse 1 Application deadline18th October 0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecDo you have a passion for unscripted TV?Are you brimming with ideas?Can you spot trends\, subjects and/or people who would make great TV?Would you like your next role to be part of a team developing unscripted TV show ideas?If you answered Yes\, then our Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme is for you!  \nUnscripted TV relies on ideas. Good ideas keep TV schedules full\, viewers engaged and production companies in business. But where do they come from?   \nWith an acute shortage of new development researchers\, it's more important than ever for the next generation of talent to find their feet in the world of unscripted development. Blending self-directed learning with live Zoom training\, followed by a 1-month industry placement\, this Unscripted: Development Researcher course will prepare you to hit the ground running in your first job as a Development Researcher.   \nLed by Development Executive and Series Producer\, Perjit Aujla\, the course focuses on the essential skills needed to work in development.  \nCourse content will cover creative and ideation skills needed to generate exciting programme ideas\, to editing and software skills needed to pitch them to commissioners. To support you in setting up sustainable development careers\, the content will include vital communication skills which employers are looking for\, and guidance on making yourself as employable as can be.  \nFollowing the course\, trainees who complete the training will be given a placement within the development team of an unscripted production company. Testing your new skills and knowledge in a real company environment will consolidate what you learn and get you some industry connections along the way!  \nUnscripted: Development Researcher is open to a total of 60 people and will run with three cohorts. On applying\, you will be asked to confirm your preference of dates and you are expected to be available for the duration of your chosen set.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?  \nThis course is aimed at those who want a career in unscripted and who:  \n\nAre 18+ and not in full-time education. \nHave approximately 2+ years of work experience in ANY industry. \nHave demonstrable interest in a career in development. \n\nYou do not need to have worked in TV or development before to apply for this course.  \nWe welcome applications for those looking to return to work following a career break.  \nThis course is free to attend.   \nTo ensure this training is accessible to the widest possible audience\, the training will take place online and outside of standard office hours. Sessions will take place on weekday evenings\, and some Saturday mornings.  \n \nThis programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, A+E Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies.  \nWe welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email training@mission.guru  \nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION \nApplications for this programme will be assessed on a rolling basis\, with deadlines aligning with each iteration. \n\nClosing date course 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59)\nClosing date course 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59)\nClosing date course 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59)\n\nCandidates who are successful in the first stage of their application will then be invited to a short Zoom interview with the Course Tutor and Course Director. \nInterviews will be reserved for places on the next iteration of the course.  \nWhen applying\, we ask that you confirm your availability for this interview at a time\, during office hours\, on the appropriate dates for your preferred course: \n\nCourse 1: 26th – 27th October 2023\nCourse 2: 18th – 19th December 2023\nCourse 3: 4th – 5th March 2023\n\nCOURSE DATES\nCOURSE DATES  \nThe classroom elements of this course blends live Zoom training with self-directed learning. The self-directed learning has been carefully structured to compliment your learning in the live sessions; participants will be expected to keep up with the self-directed learning and manage their own time in doing so.   \nThe dates for live training sessions are listed below:  \nCourse 1:  \n\nSaturday 18th November 2023 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 22nd November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 23rd November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 29th November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 30th November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 6th December 2023 (18.30-20.30) \nTuesday 12th December 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 13th December 2023 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \n Course 2:  \n\nSaturday 13ᵗʰ January 2024 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 17ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 18ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 24ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 25ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 31ˢᵗ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nTuesday 6ᵗʰ February 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 7ᵗʰ August 2024 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \n Group 3:  \n\nSaturday 16ᵗʰ March 2024 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 20ᵗʰ March 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 21ˢᵗ March 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 3ʳᵈ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 4ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 10ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nTuesday 16ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 17ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \nFinal closing dates for applications are:  \n\nCourse 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59) \nCourse 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59) \nCourse 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59) \n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\nModule 1: Responding to BriefsThis module is designed to help you understand the end-to-end development process for unscripted TV\, and to have the confidence to participate in the creation of commission winning ideas! \n\n\n\nSession \nCourse Content\n\n\nSession 1  \n\n\nWhat is a brief?\nWhat does a commissioner do and what keeps them up at night?\nWhat are the expectations of different unscripted genres and different commissioners?\nHow to watch TV like someone who works in development.\nUnderstanding different channel expectations.\nTone – what is it and why does it matter?\nUnderstanding your audience and why audience matters.\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: \n\n\nHow to contribute well in a brainstorm.\nBrainstorming techniques for when you’re stuck in a rut.\nUnpacking what an idea needs to succeed.\nIdentifying the things that your idea might be missing.\nTariffs and budget considerations.\nHow to use AI tools to become more efficient (without feeling like you’re cheating!)\n\n\n\n\nSessions 3 & 4 \nCommissioning Editor Q&A’s \n\nHear first-hand from a commissioner.\nAsk them the questions you’ve always wanted answers to.\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 2: Technical Skills \nThis module is designed to teach you the necessary skills to create and edit the materials to pitch ideas. From sizzle reels to presentations\, the training will offer you a guide through the free software you can use to best showcase your ideas\, before introducing you to the Adobe Suite with the support of an expert editor. \n\n\n\nPart\nCourse Content\n\n\nPart One \n\n\nIntroduction – what is an editor\, organisation and the paper edit. \nThe importance of structure in the editing process. \nMedia Management and data storage – why good media management is vital. \nThe importance of organisation when working on an editing project. \nThe paper edit. \nHow to plan your edit on paper before you start working with your material.\nHow a plan can save time and highlight areas you are missing.\n\n\n\n\nPart Two: Software\n\n\nCreating folders \nImporting material \nOrganising Media \nAdding to the timeline \nTrimming and splitting clips \nUsing transitions \nAdding text \nAdding music \nMixing audio \nSeparating audio \nAdding keyframes \nUsing effects \nExporting final project \nTackling issues \n\n\n\n\nPart Three: Decks and images \n\n\nEditing and manipulating images \nGraphic design tools \nDeck creation tools \n\n\n\n\nPart Four: Adobe \n\n\nA live session to look at the Adobe suite and how the skills learned through parts one to three transfer over to the Adobe Suite. \n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be one additional live Q&A session with an expert editor as an open forum to discuss your learning. \nModule 3: Communication Skills \nA key part of the development researcher’s toolkit is to be persuasive when communicating – whether that’s selling an idea or encouraging someone to take part in a show – so this module will start with the importance of persuasion\, drilling down into specific tactics for each area.  \n\n\n\nSkills\nCourse Content\n\n\nVerbal Skills \n\n\nPhone calls – when and how? \nIntroducing yourself to people you don’t know and persuading them to get involved with your idea.\nInterviewing techniques and skills when trying to get knowledge out of contributors/experts.\nCommunicating your idea internally – including how to communicate your idea to a senior member of the team \nHow to verbally pitch successfully to a commissioner – the power of a strong opening\, how to structure the middle\, and crafting a memorable closing. \n\n\n\n\nWritten Skills \n\n\nHow to write persuasive emails (and knowing when email is appropriate to use) \nMaking initial contact via an email – what you need to include. \nThe importance of a paper trail when communicating with internal and external stakeholders \nWriting a topline or paragraph pitch \nWriting a pitch deck – including what a pitch deck needs to cover\, how to bring the right tone to your writing\, how to breakdown and clearly sell your idea and an overview of some successful pitch decks.\n\n\n\n\nVisual Skills \n\n\nWhat makes a standout pitch deck – how to use visuals to elevate your idea and make it sing and the importance of finding the right image for your ideas. \nSizzle reels and taster tapes – what makes a sizzle reel sizzle. \nHow to use pre-existing footage and/or shot footage in your sizzle. \nThe power of music to create a sizzle with impact. \nShooting talent taster tapes – what you need to sell your talent to the channel. \n\n\n\n\n\nModule 4: Employability Skills \nThis module will cover the broader employability skills a Development Researcher will need to work in the industry alongside specific CV\, interview and placement strategies and tactics to ensure successful placements. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1 \n\n\nWhat makes a good development researcher?  \nHow to get the most from your placement  \nWorking in the office and working remotely  \nWho’s in the development team and what do they do?  \nCuriosity and a proactive / can do approach  \nValue of regular updates and progress check ins  \nWorking on more than one project at a time  \nPrioritising tasks and working to a deadline  \n\n\n\n\nSession 2 \n\n\nWorking as a freelancer in Television  \nHow do TV contracts work?  \nManaging your money on irregular income  \nHow do you find opportunities?  \nBuilding your networks  \nFinding companies that are a good fit for your ideas  \nUnderstanding the value you bring to a company  \nWriting a winning CV  \nInterview skills and strategies  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSELF-DIRECTED LEARNING \nSELF-DIRECTED LEARNING   \nThe self-directed learning elements of the course will be hosted on the Learning Management Portal LearnDash on the Mission Accomplished website.  \nParticipants will be given login details at the start of the course and will have exercises and activities to do in advance of the training beginning and between the subsequent live sessions. Keeping up with this independent work will enable participants to come to live sessions ready to be a part of the conversation!   \nWhile completion of tasks will be expected in advance of sessions\, participants will be able to do them at times to suit them!  \nLIVE ZOOM TRAINING\nLIVE ZOOM TRAINING   \nLive Zoom sessions have been scheduled outside of standard office hours and are designed to bring participants together with our expert training team for live learning and support.   \nParticipants will be expected to attend all of the sessions with their selected course to maximise learning.   \nPLACEMENT OUTLINE \nPLACEMENT OUTLINE  \nAll participants who complete the self-directed and classroom-based elements of the course will be eligible for a 1-month work placement within an unscripted development team. These placements are expected to start less than 3 months after completing the course and are designed to consolidate your learning and to help you connect with the industry!  \nThe Unscripted TV Skills Fund will make a salary contribution of £1300 for each 1-month placement to the host production company. \n Mission Accomplished have extensive networks of production companies and will match participants up with an opportunity appropriate to them.   \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\nBY THE END OF THE COURSE…  \nBy the end of the course participants will be expected to have learned:  \n\n the role and duties of a Development Researcher\n how the development process works\n the technical skills needed to create pitch decks and sizzles\n the communication skills needed to work as a development researcher\n about the freelance nature of the industry and be prepared to for this type of work\n how to make the most from their placement\n\nCOURSE TUTORS\nThis course is delivered by Film and TV Industry Professionals and sector experts \nAlison Grade | Course Director \nAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of the Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \n \nPerjit Aujla | Course Tutor   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerjit has 13+ years' experience in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie's Do You Know.\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLY NOW
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme
DESCRIPTION:Training (88)\nScreenSkills (76)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (44)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAge +18 (4)\nCourse 1 Application deadline18th October 0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecDo you have a passion for unscripted TV?Are you brimming with ideas?Can you spot trends\, subjects and/or people who would make great TV?Would you like your next role to be part of a team developing unscripted TV show ideas?If you answered Yes\, then our Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme is for you!  \nUnscripted TV relies on ideas. Good ideas keep TV schedules full\, viewers engaged and production companies in business. But where do they come from?   \nWith an acute shortage of new development researchers\, it's more important than ever for the next generation of talent to find their feet in the world of unscripted development. Blending self-directed learning with live Zoom training\, followed by a 1-month industry placement\, this Unscripted: Development Researcher course will prepare you to hit the ground running in your first job as a Development Researcher.   \nLed by Development Executive and Series Producer\, Perjit Aujla\, the course focuses on the essential skills needed to work in development.  \nCourse content will cover creative and ideation skills needed to generate exciting programme ideas\, to editing and software skills needed to pitch them to commissioners. To support you in setting up sustainable development careers\, the content will include vital communication skills which employers are looking for\, and guidance on making yourself as employable as can be.  \nFollowing the course\, trainees who complete the training will be given a placement within the development team of an unscripted production company. Testing your new skills and knowledge in a real company environment will consolidate what you learn and get you some industry connections along the way!  \nUnscripted: Development Researcher is open to a total of 60 people and will run with three cohorts. On applying\, you will be asked to confirm your preference of dates and you are expected to be available for the duration of your chosen set.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?  \nThis course is aimed at those who want a career in unscripted and who:  \n\nAre 18+ and not in full-time education. \nHave approximately 2+ years of work experience in ANY industry. \nHave demonstrable interest in a career in development. \n\nYou do not need to have worked in TV or development before to apply for this course.  \nWe welcome applications for those looking to return to work following a career break.  \nThis course is free to attend.   \nTo ensure this training is accessible to the widest possible audience\, the training will take place online and outside of standard office hours. Sessions will take place on weekday evenings\, and some Saturday mornings.  \n \nThis programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, A+E Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies.  \nWe welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email training@mission.guru  \nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION \nApplications for this programme will be assessed on a rolling basis\, with deadlines aligning with each iteration. \n\nClosing date course 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59)\nClosing date course 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59)\nClosing date course 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59)\n\nCandidates who are successful in the first stage of their application will then be invited to a short Zoom interview with the Course Tutor and Course Director. \nInterviews will be reserved for places on the next iteration of the course.  \nWhen applying\, we ask that you confirm your availability for this interview at a time\, during office hours\, on the appropriate dates for your preferred course: \n\nCourse 1: 26th – 27th October 2023\nCourse 2: 18th – 19th December 2023\nCourse 3: 4th – 5th March 2023\n\nCOURSE DATES\nCOURSE DATES  \nThe classroom elements of this course blends live Zoom training with self-directed learning. The self-directed learning has been carefully structured to compliment your learning in the live sessions; participants will be expected to keep up with the self-directed learning and manage their own time in doing so.   \nThe dates for live training sessions are listed below:  \nCourse 1:  \n\nSaturday 18th November 2023 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 22nd November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 23rd November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 29th November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 30th November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 6th December 2023 (18.30-20.30) \nTuesday 12th December 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 13th December 2023 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \n Course 2:  \n\nSaturday 13ᵗʰ January 2024 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 17ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 18ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 24ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 25ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 31ˢᵗ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nTuesday 6ᵗʰ February 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 7ᵗʰ August 2024 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \n Group 3:  \n\nSaturday 16ᵗʰ March 2024 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 20ᵗʰ March 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 21ˢᵗ March 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 3ʳᵈ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 4ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 10ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nTuesday 16ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 17ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \nFinal closing dates for applications are:  \n\nCourse 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59) \nCourse 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59) \nCourse 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59) \n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\nModule 1: Responding to BriefsThis module is designed to help you understand the end-to-end development process for unscripted TV\, and to have the confidence to participate in the creation of commission winning ideas! \n\n\n\nSession \nCourse Content\n\n\nSession 1  \n\n\nWhat is a brief?\nWhat does a commissioner do and what keeps them up at night?\nWhat are the expectations of different unscripted genres and different commissioners?\nHow to watch TV like someone who works in development.\nUnderstanding different channel expectations.\nTone – what is it and why does it matter?\nUnderstanding your audience and why audience matters.\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: \n\n\nHow to contribute well in a brainstorm.\nBrainstorming techniques for when you’re stuck in a rut.\nUnpacking what an idea needs to succeed.\nIdentifying the things that your idea might be missing.\nTariffs and budget considerations.\nHow to use AI tools to become more efficient (without feeling like you’re cheating!)\n\n\n\n\nSessions 3 & 4 \nCommissioning Editor Q&A’s \n\nHear first-hand from a commissioner.\nAsk them the questions you’ve always wanted answers to.\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 2: Technical Skills \nThis module is designed to teach you the necessary skills to create and edit the materials to pitch ideas. From sizzle reels to presentations\, the training will offer you a guide through the free software you can use to best showcase your ideas\, before introducing you to the Adobe Suite with the support of an expert editor. \n\n\n\nPart\nCourse Content\n\n\nPart One \n\n\nIntroduction – what is an editor\, organisation and the paper edit. \nThe importance of structure in the editing process. \nMedia Management and data storage – why good media management is vital. \nThe importance of organisation when working on an editing project. \nThe paper edit. \nHow to plan your edit on paper before you start working with your material.\nHow a plan can save time and highlight areas you are missing.\n\n\n\n\nPart Two: Software\n\n\nCreating folders \nImporting material \nOrganising Media \nAdding to the timeline \nTrimming and splitting clips \nUsing transitions \nAdding text \nAdding music \nMixing audio \nSeparating audio \nAdding keyframes \nUsing effects \nExporting final project \nTackling issues \n\n\n\n\nPart Three: Decks and images \n\n\nEditing and manipulating images \nGraphic design tools \nDeck creation tools \n\n\n\n\nPart Four: Adobe \n\n\nA live session to look at the Adobe suite and how the skills learned through parts one to three transfer over to the Adobe Suite. \n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be one additional live Q&A session with an expert editor as an open forum to discuss your learning. \nModule 3: Communication Skills \nA key part of the development researcher’s toolkit is to be persuasive when communicating – whether that’s selling an idea or encouraging someone to take part in a show – so this module will start with the importance of persuasion\, drilling down into specific tactics for each area.  \n\n\n\nSkills\nCourse Content\n\n\nVerbal Skills \n\n\nPhone calls – when and how? \nIntroducing yourself to people you don’t know and persuading them to get involved with your idea.\nInterviewing techniques and skills when trying to get knowledge out of contributors/experts.\nCommunicating your idea internally – including how to communicate your idea to a senior member of the team \nHow to verbally pitch successfully to a commissioner – the power of a strong opening\, how to structure the middle\, and crafting a memorable closing. \n\n\n\n\nWritten Skills \n\n\nHow to write persuasive emails (and knowing when email is appropriate to use) \nMaking initial contact via an email – what you need to include. \nThe importance of a paper trail when communicating with internal and external stakeholders \nWriting a topline or paragraph pitch \nWriting a pitch deck – including what a pitch deck needs to cover\, how to bring the right tone to your writing\, how to breakdown and clearly sell your idea and an overview of some successful pitch decks.\n\n\n\n\nVisual Skills \n\n\nWhat makes a standout pitch deck – how to use visuals to elevate your idea and make it sing and the importance of finding the right image for your ideas. \nSizzle reels and taster tapes – what makes a sizzle reel sizzle. \nHow to use pre-existing footage and/or shot footage in your sizzle. \nThe power of music to create a sizzle with impact. \nShooting talent taster tapes – what you need to sell your talent to the channel. \n\n\n\n\n\nModule 4: Employability Skills \nThis module will cover the broader employability skills a Development Researcher will need to work in the industry alongside specific CV\, interview and placement strategies and tactics to ensure successful placements. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1 \n\n\nWhat makes a good development researcher?  \nHow to get the most from your placement  \nWorking in the office and working remotely  \nWho’s in the development team and what do they do?  \nCuriosity and a proactive / can do approach  \nValue of regular updates and progress check ins  \nWorking on more than one project at a time  \nPrioritising tasks and working to a deadline  \n\n\n\n\nSession 2 \n\n\nWorking as a freelancer in Television  \nHow do TV contracts work?  \nManaging your money on irregular income  \nHow do you find opportunities?  \nBuilding your networks  \nFinding companies that are a good fit for your ideas  \nUnderstanding the value you bring to a company  \nWriting a winning CV  \nInterview skills and strategies  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSELF-DIRECTED LEARNING \nSELF-DIRECTED LEARNING   \nThe self-directed learning elements of the course will be hosted on the Learning Management Portal LearnDash on the Mission Accomplished website.  \nParticipants will be given login details at the start of the course and will have exercises and activities to do in advance of the training beginning and between the subsequent live sessions. Keeping up with this independent work will enable participants to come to live sessions ready to be a part of the conversation!   \nWhile completion of tasks will be expected in advance of sessions\, participants will be able to do them at times to suit them!  \nLIVE ZOOM TRAINING\nLIVE ZOOM TRAINING   \nLive Zoom sessions have been scheduled outside of standard office hours and are designed to bring participants together with our expert training team for live learning and support.   \nParticipants will be expected to attend all of the sessions with their selected course to maximise learning.   \nPLACEMENT OUTLINE \nPLACEMENT OUTLINE  \nAll participants who complete the self-directed and classroom-based elements of the course will be eligible for a 1-month work placement within an unscripted development team. These placements are expected to start less than 3 months after completing the course and are designed to consolidate your learning and to help you connect with the industry!  \nThe Unscripted TV Skills Fund will make a salary contribution of £1300 for each 1-month placement to the host production company. \n Mission Accomplished have extensive networks of production companies and will match participants up with an opportunity appropriate to them.   \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\nBY THE END OF THE COURSE…  \nBy the end of the course participants will be expected to have learned:  \n\n the role and duties of a Development Researcher\n how the development process works\n the technical skills needed to create pitch decks and sizzles\n the communication skills needed to work as a development researcher\n about the freelance nature of the industry and be prepared to for this type of work\n how to make the most from their placement\n\nCOURSE TUTORS\nThis course is delivered by Film and TV Industry Professionals and sector experts \nAlison Grade | Course Director \nAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of the Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \n \nPerjit Aujla | Course Tutor   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerjit has 13+ years' experience in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie's Do You Know.\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLY NOW
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CATEGORIES:Age +18,Career stage Early,Freelancing,Training,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme
DESCRIPTION:Training (88)\nScreenSkills (76)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (44)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAge +18 (4)\nCourse 1 Application deadline18th October 0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecDo you have a passion for unscripted TV?Are you brimming with ideas?Can you spot trends\, subjects and/or people who would make great TV?Would you like your next role to be part of a team developing unscripted TV show ideas?If you answered Yes\, then our Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme is for you!  \nUnscripted TV relies on ideas. Good ideas keep TV schedules full\, viewers engaged and production companies in business. But where do they come from?   \nWith an acute shortage of new development researchers\, it's more important than ever for the next generation of talent to find their feet in the world of unscripted development. Blending self-directed learning with live Zoom training\, followed by a 1-month industry placement\, this Unscripted: Development Researcher course will prepare you to hit the ground running in your first job as a Development Researcher.   \nLed by Development Executive and Series Producer\, Perjit Aujla\, the course focuses on the essential skills needed to work in development.  \nCourse content will cover creative and ideation skills needed to generate exciting programme ideas\, to editing and software skills needed to pitch them to commissioners. To support you in setting up sustainable development careers\, the content will include vital communication skills which employers are looking for\, and guidance on making yourself as employable as can be.  \nFollowing the course\, trainees who complete the training will be given a placement within the development team of an unscripted production company. Testing your new skills and knowledge in a real company environment will consolidate what you learn and get you some industry connections along the way!  \nUnscripted: Development Researcher is open to a total of 60 people and will run with three cohorts. On applying\, you will be asked to confirm your preference of dates and you are expected to be available for the duration of your chosen set.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?  \nThis course is aimed at those who want a career in unscripted and who:  \n\nAre 18+ and not in full-time education. \nHave approximately 2+ years of work experience in ANY industry. \nHave demonstrable interest in a career in development. \n\nYou do not need to have worked in TV or development before to apply for this course.  \nWe welcome applications for those looking to return to work following a career break.  \nThis course is free to attend.   \nTo ensure this training is accessible to the widest possible audience\, the training will take place online and outside of standard office hours. Sessions will take place on weekday evenings\, and some Saturday mornings.  \n \nThis programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, A+E Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies.  \nWe welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email training@mission.guru  \nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION \nApplications for this programme will be assessed on a rolling basis\, with deadlines aligning with each iteration. \n\nClosing date course 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59)\nClosing date course 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59)\nClosing date course 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59)\n\nCandidates who are successful in the first stage of their application will then be invited to a short Zoom interview with the Course Tutor and Course Director. \nInterviews will be reserved for places on the next iteration of the course.  \nWhen applying\, we ask that you confirm your availability for this interview at a time\, during office hours\, on the appropriate dates for your preferred course: \n\nCourse 1: 26th – 27th October 2023\nCourse 2: 18th – 19th December 2023\nCourse 3: 4th – 5th March 2023\n\nCOURSE DATES\nCOURSE DATES  \nThe classroom elements of this course blends live Zoom training with self-directed learning. The self-directed learning has been carefully structured to compliment your learning in the live sessions; participants will be expected to keep up with the self-directed learning and manage their own time in doing so.   \nThe dates for live training sessions are listed below:  \nCourse 1:  \n\nSaturday 18th November 2023 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 22nd November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 23rd November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 29th November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 30th November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 6th December 2023 (18.30-20.30) \nTuesday 12th December 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 13th December 2023 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \n Course 2:  \n\nSaturday 13ᵗʰ January 2024 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 17ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 18ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 24ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 25ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 31ˢᵗ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nTuesday 6ᵗʰ February 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 7ᵗʰ August 2024 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \n Group 3:  \n\nSaturday 16ᵗʰ March 2024 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 20ᵗʰ March 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 21ˢᵗ March 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 3ʳᵈ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 4ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 10ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nTuesday 16ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 17ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \nFinal closing dates for applications are:  \n\nCourse 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59) \nCourse 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59) \nCourse 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59) \n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\nModule 1: Responding to BriefsThis module is designed to help you understand the end-to-end development process for unscripted TV\, and to have the confidence to participate in the creation of commission winning ideas! \n\n\n\nSession \nCourse Content\n\n\nSession 1  \n\n\nWhat is a brief?\nWhat does a commissioner do and what keeps them up at night?\nWhat are the expectations of different unscripted genres and different commissioners?\nHow to watch TV like someone who works in development.\nUnderstanding different channel expectations.\nTone – what is it and why does it matter?\nUnderstanding your audience and why audience matters.\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: \n\n\nHow to contribute well in a brainstorm.\nBrainstorming techniques for when you’re stuck in a rut.\nUnpacking what an idea needs to succeed.\nIdentifying the things that your idea might be missing.\nTariffs and budget considerations.\nHow to use AI tools to become more efficient (without feeling like you’re cheating!)\n\n\n\n\nSessions 3 & 4 \nCommissioning Editor Q&A’s \n\nHear first-hand from a commissioner.\nAsk them the questions you’ve always wanted answers to.\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 2: Technical Skills \nThis module is designed to teach you the necessary skills to create and edit the materials to pitch ideas. From sizzle reels to presentations\, the training will offer you a guide through the free software you can use to best showcase your ideas\, before introducing you to the Adobe Suite with the support of an expert editor. \n\n\n\nPart\nCourse Content\n\n\nPart One \n\n\nIntroduction – what is an editor\, organisation and the paper edit. \nThe importance of structure in the editing process. \nMedia Management and data storage – why good media management is vital. \nThe importance of organisation when working on an editing project. \nThe paper edit. \nHow to plan your edit on paper before you start working with your material.\nHow a plan can save time and highlight areas you are missing.\n\n\n\n\nPart Two: Software\n\n\nCreating folders \nImporting material \nOrganising Media \nAdding to the timeline \nTrimming and splitting clips \nUsing transitions \nAdding text \nAdding music \nMixing audio \nSeparating audio \nAdding keyframes \nUsing effects \nExporting final project \nTackling issues \n\n\n\n\nPart Three: Decks and images \n\n\nEditing and manipulating images \nGraphic design tools \nDeck creation tools \n\n\n\n\nPart Four: Adobe \n\n\nA live session to look at the Adobe suite and how the skills learned through parts one to three transfer over to the Adobe Suite. \n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be one additional live Q&A session with an expert editor as an open forum to discuss your learning. \nModule 3: Communication Skills \nA key part of the development researcher’s toolkit is to be persuasive when communicating – whether that’s selling an idea or encouraging someone to take part in a show – so this module will start with the importance of persuasion\, drilling down into specific tactics for each area.  \n\n\n\nSkills\nCourse Content\n\n\nVerbal Skills \n\n\nPhone calls – when and how? \nIntroducing yourself to people you don’t know and persuading them to get involved with your idea.\nInterviewing techniques and skills when trying to get knowledge out of contributors/experts.\nCommunicating your idea internally – including how to communicate your idea to a senior member of the team \nHow to verbally pitch successfully to a commissioner – the power of a strong opening\, how to structure the middle\, and crafting a memorable closing. \n\n\n\n\nWritten Skills \n\n\nHow to write persuasive emails (and knowing when email is appropriate to use) \nMaking initial contact via an email – what you need to include. \nThe importance of a paper trail when communicating with internal and external stakeholders \nWriting a topline or paragraph pitch \nWriting a pitch deck – including what a pitch deck needs to cover\, how to bring the right tone to your writing\, how to breakdown and clearly sell your idea and an overview of some successful pitch decks.\n\n\n\n\nVisual Skills \n\n\nWhat makes a standout pitch deck – how to use visuals to elevate your idea and make it sing and the importance of finding the right image for your ideas. \nSizzle reels and taster tapes – what makes a sizzle reel sizzle. \nHow to use pre-existing footage and/or shot footage in your sizzle. \nThe power of music to create a sizzle with impact. \nShooting talent taster tapes – what you need to sell your talent to the channel. \n\n\n\n\n\nModule 4: Employability Skills \nThis module will cover the broader employability skills a Development Researcher will need to work in the industry alongside specific CV\, interview and placement strategies and tactics to ensure successful placements. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1 \n\n\nWhat makes a good development researcher?  \nHow to get the most from your placement  \nWorking in the office and working remotely  \nWho’s in the development team and what do they do?  \nCuriosity and a proactive / can do approach  \nValue of regular updates and progress check ins  \nWorking on more than one project at a time  \nPrioritising tasks and working to a deadline  \n\n\n\n\nSession 2 \n\n\nWorking as a freelancer in Television  \nHow do TV contracts work?  \nManaging your money on irregular income  \nHow do you find opportunities?  \nBuilding your networks  \nFinding companies that are a good fit for your ideas  \nUnderstanding the value you bring to a company  \nWriting a winning CV  \nInterview skills and strategies  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSELF-DIRECTED LEARNING \nSELF-DIRECTED LEARNING   \nThe self-directed learning elements of the course will be hosted on the Learning Management Portal LearnDash on the Mission Accomplished website.  \nParticipants will be given login details at the start of the course and will have exercises and activities to do in advance of the training beginning and between the subsequent live sessions. Keeping up with this independent work will enable participants to come to live sessions ready to be a part of the conversation!   \nWhile completion of tasks will be expected in advance of sessions\, participants will be able to do them at times to suit them!  \nLIVE ZOOM TRAINING\nLIVE ZOOM TRAINING   \nLive Zoom sessions have been scheduled outside of standard office hours and are designed to bring participants together with our expert training team for live learning and support.   \nParticipants will be expected to attend all of the sessions with their selected course to maximise learning.   \nPLACEMENT OUTLINE \nPLACEMENT OUTLINE  \nAll participants who complete the self-directed and classroom-based elements of the course will be eligible for a 1-month work placement within an unscripted development team. These placements are expected to start less than 3 months after completing the course and are designed to consolidate your learning and to help you connect with the industry!  \nThe Unscripted TV Skills Fund will make a salary contribution of £1300 for each 1-month placement to the host production company. \n Mission Accomplished have extensive networks of production companies and will match participants up with an opportunity appropriate to them.   \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\nBY THE END OF THE COURSE…  \nBy the end of the course participants will be expected to have learned:  \n\n the role and duties of a Development Researcher\n how the development process works\n the technical skills needed to create pitch decks and sizzles\n the communication skills needed to work as a development researcher\n about the freelance nature of the industry and be prepared to for this type of work\n how to make the most from their placement\n\nCOURSE TUTORS\nThis course is delivered by Film and TV Industry Professionals and sector experts \nAlison Grade | Course Director \nAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of the Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \n \nPerjit Aujla | Course Tutor   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerjit has 13+ years' experience in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie's Do You Know.\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/unscripted-development-researcher-training-programme/2024-03-16/
CATEGORIES:Age +18,Career stage Early,Freelancing,Training,Unscripted
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