BECAUSE OF A LACK OF FUNDING IT HAS BEEN DECIDED BY THE FT2 BOARD THAT FT2’S TRAINING ACTIVITY WILL CEASE IN MARCH 2010 AND A TIMETABLE WILL BE DRAWN UP FOR WINDING UP THE ORGANISATION.
THE FT2 BOARD IS IN DISCUSSIONS WITH THE SECTOR SKILLS COUNCIL AND POTENTIAL PARTNERS ABOUT A PROPOSED NEW CRAFT AND TECHNICAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE.
PEOPLE INTERESTED IN NEW ENTRANT TRAINING ARE REFERRED TO SKILLSET’S WEBSITE – www.skillset.org
AN FT2 EVENT IS BEING ORGANISED IN MARCH TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF HIGH QUALITY ON THE JOB TECHNICAL, CRAFT AND PRODUCTION TRAINING. WE HOPE THAT INDUSTRY AND FORMER FT2 TRAINEES WILL JOIN US TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE ORGANISATION OVER THE LAST 25 YEARS.
We do not currently have any funding for full time structured new entrant training.
Please keep checking this page for updates.
We currently have places on short courses, seminars and masterclasses in the following:
1. Industry Seminar for New Entrants
2. Film & Television - An Insider Guide to Working in the Industry for Teachers and Media Tutors
3. Archive Modules for practitioners in the film archive sector
Details below:
1. 2 day Seminar for New Entrants - Working in the film/TV industry as a trainee
THIS COURSE HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED.
If so, this short course will give you the introduction to the industry you need.
The first day will give an overview of the production process, and information and advice about working as a trainee. Day 2 is a Film & TV industry health and safety certificate course. Health and safety is of paramount importance on a film/tv set and this course will give you an understanding of safe working practices and an introduction to risk assessment.
Date: To be confirmed
Duration: 9.30am-5pm (day 1) and 9.45 a.m.- 5.30 p.m. (day 2)
Where: FT2, Third Floor, 18-20 Southwark Street, London SE11TJ
Cost: £200 inc VAT
To apply, please download the application form below, which should be emailed to recruitment@ft2.org.uk or posted to:
2. Film & Television – An Insider Guide to Working in the Industry
THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
WHO IS THIS COURSE AIMED AT?
Teachers who wish to increase their knowledge of working in film and television.
A one day course to gain an in-depth understanding of current working practices in the film and television industry or, what you need to know to tell your students who want to work in film and television. This course is suitable for those new to the subject and for those teaching media who wish to enhance their knowledge of the practicalities of working in film and television.
The course will include:
• Overview of the film and television industry structures.
• The different stages of film and TV production and how the departments and job roles relate to each other. Skills needed for different jobs.
• Associated jobs and where they fit in. ie distribution and exhibition, animation, accountancy, law, insurance.
• New developments in the industry and how they impact on working practices.
• Routes in to the industry through training, work experience, jobs and contacts. What about industry qualifications?
• Working in the industry – the essentials for getting in and getting on.
Date: Monday 15 March 2010
Duration: 9.30am-4pm
Where: FT2, Third Floor, 18-20 Southwark Street, London SE11TJ
Cost: £250 inc VAT
For further information on the course and how to book, please download the course outline and booking form
3. ARCHIVE SECTOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This training is provided by a partnership of FT2, VET, FOCAL International and the Indie Training Fund. It is supported by the Skillset Film Skills Fund with UK Film Council Lottery funding.
LEGACY FILM EQUIPMENT - 1 day masterclass Thursday, 4 FEBRUARY 2010 run by the Imperial War Museum, London SE11. Cost £75. THIS COURSE IS CANCELLED.
ARCHIVE RIGHTS – 1 day course Wednesday, 17 FEBRUARY 2010 run by the Indie Training Fund in London SE1. Cost £100.
Technical Aspects Course Outline
