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Courses supported by: Widening participation in Higher Education 3 0 w e s t b u r n g r o v e 2 s a e d i n b u r g h e h 1 4 Courses delivered in partnership with: t : f : 0 1 3 1 0 1 3 1 4 4 2 4 4 2 1 0 4 2 1 1 8 1 e: mail@accesstoindustry.co.uk w : www.accesstoindustry.co.uk FIRSTLY So you want to get back into education and do something creative, but don’t know where to begin. Look no further; Access to Industry has a wide variety of free courses to help you move into Further and Higher education, starting this September. How to Apply Prepare for Media and Design ‘Hands-on’ using video and audio equipment to create mini films, audio clips and web pages. page page SECONDLY If you meet one of the criteria above please complete the application form as fully as possible and send it to: The Access to Industry courses are designed to help people get back into education and so are not open to everyone. 3 4 6 To be able to apply you need to fit one of the following criteria:- Access to Industry, 30 Westburn Grove Edinburgh, EH14 2SA. Don’t worry if some of it is incomplete; just get the form back as quickly as possible. Don’t wait, as places are allocated on a first come first served basis. Please mark your preferred courses and we’ll invite you to find out more about each course. • You or your family are in receipt of:• • • • • • • • • Income support Working tax credit Pension credit Housing benefit Caring allowance Registered Jobseeker allowance Severe Disablement allowance Disability Living allowance Incapacity benefit Graphic Design If you are interested in learning how to take the first step to becoming a graphic designer, then this is the course for you. page Interactive Media Design Interested in the creative, artistic and design elements of multimedia application design?Then this is for you. page 8 FINALLY If you don’t meet the criteria, similar courses are available in your Edinburgh Colleges. Try these numbers: Jewel and Esk Valley College 0845 850 0060 Edinburgh’s Telford College 0131 332 2424 Stevenson College Edinburgh 0131 535 4700 Not sure about any of the above, phone us on 0131 442 1042 or go to Computer Games Design Do you play computer games? Want to learn how to design them? page 10 • You live in a particular postcode area. (we can check this for you) page Music Production Technology Have you ever DJ’ed as a hobby, but want to see how the pro’s do it? 12 14 All courses are compatible with benefit entitlement and involve extra one-to-one support. Application Form page 2 All courses are compatible with benefit entitlement. Extra one-to-one support available. Free English Language Support is available for all non-English speaking applicants. www.accesstoindustry.co.uk How to Apply 3 MEDIA AND DESIGN The course will take you through a range of practical work where you can: • Get up to speed on all the different new technologies – MP3’s, Downloads, HD-DVD. STARTS: September 2006 until Jan 2007. SUPPORT: Support may be available to help with childcare and stationery costs and throughout the course you will have the assistance of a support worker. • Use Sound,Video, or Computers to create a multimedia product – for example, an interactive web page. • Work with others on a range of practical projects plus we’ll provide some free visits to galleries and exhibitions. By the end of the course, you will have built up a portfolio of work that should take you onto a further-level course. We’ll support you with extra help and advice and resolve any problems to get you started. The course is SQA accredited and is delivered by Edinburgh’s Telford College. MOVING ON: If you successfully complete the course you will gain National Units from the SQA and are guaranteed places on NC level courses at Edinburgh’s Telford College. Throughout the course we will prepare you for the move on into Further Education. Prepare for Media and Design It's a simple and direct route into Further Education. • No formal entry qualifications are required just an enthusiasm for Media and Design. Eligibility criteria apply. TO GET STARTED: contact Tania on 0131 442 1042 or email: mail@accesstoindustry.co.uk 4 THE COURSE IS FREE BUT PLACES ARE LIMITED - COURSE AT EDINBURGH’S TELFORD COLLEGE Prepare for Media and Design FREE COURSE - PREPARE FOR WHAT IS IT? This is a practical six month course, which means you’ll be mostly ‘hands-on’ using video and audio equipment to create mini films, audio clips and web pages. By the end you will have created a collection of bits of media and design work, which will give you your portfolio - essential to moving into Higher Education. 5 GRAPHIC DESIGN Design for Life ACCESS TO GRAPHIC DESIGN Graphic Design The course will take you through a range of practical projects where you will learn how to: • Work through the design process. • Use images with text, graphic software and work with different materials and mediums. The course involves the following: • Introduction to Computer Applications • Introduction to Graphic Design • Design using Desk Top Publishing Throughout the year, you will also get the chance to build up your ‘core skills’ – essential in any industry. And, of course, you will be given full support and guidance from your tutor and the learning Support Team. You will also get the opportunity to take part in activities organised by Edinburgh College of Art, so that by the end of the course you will have built up a portfolio of work that will guarantee an interview for a higher-level course. It's a simple and direct route into Further & Higher Education. • No formal entry qualifications are required just an enthusiasm for Graphic Design. Eligibility criteria apply. STARTS: The course will run from September 2006 until June 2007 and is divided into 2 terms. Term 1: September - January Term 2: February - June SUPPORT: Support may be available to help with childcare and stationery costs and throughout the course you will have the assistance of a support worker. MOVING ON: If you successfully complete the course you will gain National Units from the Scottish Qualification Authority and are guaranteed progression at Edinburgh’s Telford College on a higher level graphic / digital design course. Throughout the course we will prepare you for the move on into Higher Education. If you are interested in learning how to take the first step to becoming one, then this is the course for you. Graphic design is all around us! From posters, magazines, labels and packaging, to sweets, drinks, trainers and clothes – a graphic designer will have been involved! New Intake 2006-2007 TO GET STARTED: contact Tania on 0131 442 1042 or email: mail@accesstoindustry.co.uk 6 THE COURSE IS FREE BUT PLACES ARE LIMITED - COURSE AT EDINBURGH’S TELFORD COLLEGE Graphic Design FREE COURSE - ACCESS TO WHAT IS IT? Introduction to Graphic Design is a course designed to offer people an insight to Graphic Design and an opportunity to develop the essential skills required to access Further and Higher Education. 7 INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN The course will take you through a range of practical projects where you will learn about: • • • • • • • • Multimedia Computing: Intro to Digital Photography Multimedia Technology: Intro to Video Production Multimedia Technology Hypermedia Computer Applications Software Graphics Multimedia The Internet English language support is also available STARTS: September 2006 until June 2007 and is divided into 4 terms. SUPPORT: Support may be available to help with childcare and stationery costs and throughout the course you will have the assistance of a support worker. MOVING ON: If you successfully complete the course you will gain National Units from the SQA and are guaranteed a place at Jewel and Esk Valley College or in the School of Computing at Napier University on any of the following courses: • HNC/D in Interactive Multimedia at Jewel and Esk Valley College • Media Design Degree course at Napier University Throughout the course we will prepare you for the move on into Higher Education. Throughout the year, you will also get the chance to build up your ‘core skills’ – essential in any industry. Interactive Media Design It's a simple and direct route into Further & Higher Education. • No formal entry qualifications are required just an enthusiasm for Media Design. Eligibility criteria apply. TO GET STARTED: contact Tania on 0131 442 1042 or email: mail@accesstoindustry.co.uk THE COURSE IS FREE BUT PLACES ARE LIMITED - COURSE AT JEWEL AND ESK VALLEY COLLEGE 8 Interactive Media Design FREE COURSE - ACCESS TO WHAT IS IT? This course is for those who are interested in the creative, artistic and design elements of multimedia application design.The course involves using computer and web based technology in the creation of websites and media products. 9 COMPUTER GAMES DESIGN WHAT IS IT? This one year course is one of the few ways to experience Computer Games Design in Scotland. Developed to provide you with a pathway into the Gaming Industry you will discover: • Animation & Audio Production for Computer Games • Media Production, Audio & Graphic Design • Games Design & Social Software Development The course will also include help with portfolio building and preparation for further study at a higher level. Throughout the year, you will also get the chance to build up your ‘core skills’ – essential in any industry. It's a simple and direct route into Further & Higher Education. • No formal entry qualifications are required just an enthusiasm for Computer Games Design. Eligibility criteria apply. STARTS: September 2006 - June 2007 Jewel and Esk Valley College Term 1 Edinburgh’s Telford College Term 2 SUPPORT: Support may be available to help with childcare and stationery costs and throughout the course you will have the assistance of a support worker. MOVING ON: If you successfully complete the course you will gain National Units from the SQA and are guaranteed a place on HNC/D level courses at either Jewel and Esk Valley College or Edinburgh’s Telford College. You will also develop an extensive portfolio demonstrating your skills in Computer Games Design. Throughout the course we will prepare you for the move on into Higher Education. Computer Games Design Don’t Miss Out - There is no other direct route into Games Design in Edinburgh. TO GET STARTED: contact Cate on 0131 442 1042 or email: mail@accesstoindustry.co.uk 10 THE COURSE IS FREE BUT PLACES ARE LIMITED - COURSE AT EDINBURGH’S TELFORD COLLEGE AND JEWEL AND ESK VALLEY COLLEGE 11 Computer Games Design FREE COURSE - ACCESS TO MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY WHAT IS IT? On the Music Production Technology course we do just what the pro’s do. Covering all types of Computer-based music, from hip-hop through house and techno to drum & bass – even ambient and hi-tech pop. K BACK ON NEW INTA07E 06 -20 TRACK 20 Music Production Technology The course will take you through a range of practical projects where you will learn: • How the artists and mixers – of your choice – create and remix tracks, and how they get that sound. STARTS: September 2006 - June 2007 SUPPORT: Support may be available to help with childcare and stationery costs and throughout the course you will have the assistance of a support worker. • How to write your own tracks using industry standard software such as Reason 2.5 and Cubase SX2. MOVING ON: • Subjects including MIDI, recording techniques, music technology and keyboards. By the end of the course you should be able to write and record an entire track, as well as being aware of the working of the music business. Throughout the year, you will also get the chance to build up your ‘core skills’ – essential in any industry. It's a simple and direct route into Further & Higher Education. • No formal entry qualifications are required just an enthusiasm for Music Production. Eligibility criteria apply. If you successfully complete the course you will receive National Units from the Scottish Qualification Authority and will be guaranteed proggresion at Jewel and Esk Valley College on one of the following courses: ACCESS TO MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY O Have you DJ’ed as a hobby, or in a club, but want to write the kind of music you’re spinning? O Have you ever used music software like Acid, Fruity Loops or Cakewalk, but want to see how the pros do it? • HNC/D DANCE MUSIC PRODUCTION. • HNC MODERN MUSICIANSHIP Throughout the course we will prepare you for the move on into Higher Education. TO GET STARTED: contact Tania on 0131 442 1042 or email: mail@accesstoindustry.co.uk 12 THE COURSE IS FREE BUT PLACES ARE LIMITED - COURSE AT JEWEL AND ESK VALLEY COLLEGE 13 Music Production Technology FREE COURSE - ACCESS TO Please can you complete all sections below and sign. 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