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A CONFERENCE FOR 14-19s ON CAREERS IN THE MEDIA INDUSTRIES

Up-and-coming journalists, animators, television and radio enthusiasts need to book their tickets now for VISION MIX, the second highly-acclaimed media careers conference organised especially for 14-19s in South Yorkshire, on THURSDAY 30 JUNE 2005.

The conference is jointly organised by Norton College and Showcomotion and takes place at the Showroom Cinema, Sheffield.

Last year's conference sold out so you are advised to book early.

'I thought the 2004 event was a great success'

Roger Hammett, Head of BBC Recruitment Communications

'You couldn't improve it, it was too good!'

'Much better than any other event I've been to like this.'

'I thinkthat people, who want to go into the media and television, should go to Vision Mix.'

'It was very well organized and fantastic to attend. I really enjoyed it, thanks!'

Comments from students attending 2004 conference

STAY IN FOCUS!

Students can select sessions and masterclasses when they register. There will be workshops and masterclasses about getting a job in the media, working in radio and print journalism, animation, technical crafts in television, job opportunities in the games industry through to starting your own media business.

Screen Yorkshire will be providing information on creating a CV and getting work experience in this competitive industry on the day.

Students can talk to people one-to-one at the industry stands covering a wide range of local media organisations and employers, training providers and educational establishments.

Students can find out about the opportunities available, the qualifications, skills and the training you might need to make it in the media world.

Speakers include:

Getting into The Media with Roger Hammett (Head of BBC Recruitment Communications), Sally Joynson (Screen Yorkshire) and Sumit Bose (BBC Broadcast Journalist, London).

Working in Journalism Chantelle Horton, Deputy Editor at Bliss magazine talks about working in magazine journalism.

Amanda Ball (NCTJ Journalism Examiner) interviews Sumit Bose about his career in print journalism and transition to television.

A Job In Radio with Alan Soady (Real Radio News Journalist) and Libby Cross (BBC Radio 4).

Getting Creative! Sessions on animation and games design with Sheffield artists and production companies.

Technical Crafts: freelance speakers talk about working in cinematography and sound design.

Inside Reality TV with Nigel Hall (X Factor Series Producer) and Gavin Henderson (Producer of The Games) on life behind the scenes of reality television production.

HAVE YOU GOT THE VISION?

When is it?

Thursday 30 June 2005 9am-3pm

Where is it?

The Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2BX

Who's it for?

Anyone aged 14-19 years who is interested in a career in the media industries

How much is it?

£5 per ticket, which includes VAT, conference pack, admission to sessions of your choice and lunch

What do I do now?

Download a PDF of the booking form here.

Email info@showcomotion.org.uk or phone 0114 276 3534 for more information & a booking form and BUY YOUR TICKET NOW

More information regarding VISION MIX, including speakers and industry stands, will be available soon.