“Empowering UK screen’s next generation: what students and industry really need.”
Date: Wednesday 1 February 2023 (09:30 to 16:30)
ScreenSkills Select Congress 2023
Congress hosted by Ria Hebden
TV Presenter and founder of production company, Carpe Diem Media Productions, will host ScreenSkills Select Congress 2023.
Sessions to include:
Case Study - Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
When major events take place there are opportunities for new entrants around the country to gain valuable real-world experience. Our speakers discuss how the 2022 Commonwealth Games organisers worked with educators to crew up for the games and how educators can harness similar future “big event” opportunities for their students.
Embedding technology and innovation
Innovative technology, particularly virtual production, is predicted to continue to rapidly grow. Our speakers will discuss how it will shape the industry going forward and how it now needs be reflected in course curricula.
Professional skills for students
Technical skills AND professional skills matter. Our speakers discuss how educators can best prepare students with the professional skills they need to succeed from day one. This includes how they can balance student expectations with the expectations of industry.
Improving representation and access
Improving representation and access in the screen industries is everyone’s business. Our speakers will discuss how educators can support their own understanding and how to also encourage their students to be effective allies too.
Broadening students' thinking and opportunities
Given the vastness of the screen industries, there are exciting career prospects including in areas that are less known than others. Our speakers will consider how educators can complement their existing curriculums with supporting students to explore opportunities across faculties and departments.
Speakers will be announced soon.
