We at Skillset are embarking on a journey of discovery around leadership and management skills in the creative media industry. There is a strong-held belief that this area isn’t up to scratch in our sector. Maybe because we are made up of “creatives”, maybe because the business model is different, maybe because we have very little professionalisation going on – I don’t know why, but this I do know (or at least I think I do!): Continue reading Leadership and Management skills in the creative media industry
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Is Stereoscopic-3D a flash in the pan? Is it the ‘new black’- merely this season’s must-have novelty- or the new Colour- ie a major technology shift that will change the way we consume film? . . . → Read More: Is STEREO-3D the new “black” or the new Colour? We’re back! Sorry for the downtime recently – it’s been a bit of a struggle migrating this onto our own servers -but now, like the great British summer, we’re back and we’re here to stay! And we’ve got a new look – to go with the new Skillset logo. We are always interested in what works for you here . . . → Read More: In with the summer sun Fancy a bit of a challenge this summer? It always helps to have material on your showreel that is extra-curricular, and if you are not a student, this is a good way to make the wider world know about your imagination and talent. Skillset are happy to support grass roots ventures such as this from AWFM. . . . → Read More: The Great Animation Challenge It’s often easy to think of the Skills Agenda as being about the dynamics of the education sector needing to be primed and adjusted to supply relevant and up to date skills. Neil Garner is a professional trainer I have known (and respected) for over a decade. He used to train the trainees I looked after at the BBC – and was a perfect judge of character as well as a wonderful communicator, enthuser and sage. Here are his thoughts on the difference between education and training. As a . . . → Read More: Guest Blog from Neil Garner – Training vs Education Traditionally the creative media industry is split into different categories – Film, TV, Radio, Photo Imaging, Publishing, Computer Games, Advertising, etc. The boundaries and divisions of these seemingly stand-alone sectors are based output; the final format or product. They have historically had their own supply chains, their own workforce, and their own audiences. The merging of these . . . → Read More: CONCEPT – CONSTRUCT – CONNECT: a different way to look at the creative media industry |
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