Screen Skillnet in partnership with Irish Screen Editors are delighted to present ASSISTANT EDITING WITH AVID MEDIA COMPOSER for the Irish Screen Sector.
AIM OF THE PROGRAMME
There has never been a busier time for post production in Ireland, and those with Avid Media Composer skills are in high demand. The focus of this programme is to primarily widen the pool of Assistant Editors, of which there is currently a skills shortage.
The programme will encompass technical training, soft skills and a shadow placement opportunity (up to two weeks)
Placements will take place at the following post-houses and broadcasters in Dublin:
This programme is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland – Skills Connect fund, and is aimed at those currently unemployed or underemployed.
SCHEDULE
| DATE | DETAIL | DELIVERY METHOD |
| WEEK 1: November 21st – 25th | Avid Media Composer MC101 certified training
-Encompassing 3 x 2hr sessions per day, with 1hr breaks in between (full day’s training) |
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| WEEK 2: November 28th – Dec 2nd | Avid Media Composer MC110 certified training
-Encompassing 3 x 2hr sessions per day, with 1hr breaks in between (full day’s training) |
REMOTE |
| WEEK 3: Dec 5th – 9th | Soft Skills Training
-Encompassing 1 x 3hr session per day (half day’s training) Exact times TBC. |
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| From December onwards | (Up to) Two week shadow placement opportunities will be provided at one of the following post houses:
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IN PERSON |
COURSE CONTENT
- Avid Media Composer MC101 – Avid Media Fundamentals I – Click here for course details
- Soft Skills sessions to include – Time Management, Problem Solving, Effective Communication, CV Clinic.
- Avid Media Composer MC110 – Avid Media Fundamentals II – Click here for course details
TRAINEE PROFILE
This course is aimed at recent graduates from creative courses or self taught individuals who have some experience with either Avid Media Composer OR Final Cut Pro OR Adobe Premiere Pro OR DaVinci Resolve and who are actively interested in working as an ASSISTANT EDITOR within a post facility or broadcaster.
COST: 100euro
PREREQUISITES:
- Candidates must have access to a computer and separate monitor. They must have good reliable internet connectivity 20Mbps + approx.
- All candidates must be available on a full-time basis for the entire duration of the programme.
- The software training is remote and is full time Mon to Fri.
- The soft skills training is remote and is part time Mon to Fri.
- The studio placement is in-person and will require attendance for up to 2 weeks in Dublin.
- Only those who are shortlisted will be called for interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Complete the following APPLICATION FORM by noon on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11th 2022
All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by Monday November 14th.
- 21st November 2022 - 31st December 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
