In line with our policy of continuous improvement and in response to our Associates and our Industry we offer an extended range of of professional training courses, tailored to participants needs, income and competence levels and supported by the best and most comprehensive range of professional facilities in the region.

With a 250K recent investment we offer the latest equipment and industry software, from DVCam and BetaSX camcorders to non-linear edit Final Cut Pro HD or Media 100 broadcast & all digital formats up to BetaSX, DigiBeta and D3.

Our trainee to tutor and equipment ratios are kept low, all courses are production-based providing genuine practice. D32-D34 qualified our technician/tutors are Industry practicioners, so we keep at the cutting edge of digital technology.

WFA is a well established BECTU branch and an approved City & Guilds centre of 16 years standing, we offer level 2, 3, 4 qualifications as well as GMOCN accreditation.

We also offer tailor-made courses and further advanced tuition to suit individual or group requirements and Training the Trainers packages as well as a consultancy service in all aspects of New Media Production

     
 

Chroma Key Production Techniques
15th Feb 2008

A 1 day workshop to introduce participants to the principles of chroma keying/ blue screen studio work. Using a fully equipped blue screen stage and compositing software, participants will be able to develop their skills in this specialised production discipline. Max 8 trainees
Cost ex VAT: Rate A £38, Rate B £90, Rate C £160

1 Day Introduction Flash
15th Feb / 27th Mar 2008

(By appointment: Individual/group tailor made
)
. An intensive 1 day hands-on introduction to iPhoto, iTunes & iMovie. Giving a working knowledge of these creative programmes.
Cost ex VAT: Rate A £38, Rate B £90, Rate C £160

Introduction to Model Animation
12th Feb / 28th Mar 2008

This 1 day introduction gives you an overview of the processes used in model animation. Covers the principles of creating and lighting a set, using stop motion capture, creating models. Software used: Adobe premiere.

Cost ex VAT: Rate A £38, Rate B £90, Rate C £160

2 day Intensive DV Production Skills
18th-19th Feb 2008

An intensive course for those practitioners who need to develop their skills futher. Using professional DV camcorders including composition/ framing conventions plus sound recording and lighting practice. Max 12 trainees.
Cost ex VAT: Rate A £76, Rate B £180, Rate C £320

Introduction to Dreamweaver
18th Jan / 28th Mar 2008

1 day hands-on to create web pages with this powerful authoring tool. Covers setting up a site, creating web pages with text, images and buttons.
Cost ex VAT: Rate A £38, Rate B £90, Rate C £160

Introduction to Colour
31st Jan / 10th Mar 2008

This 1 day course is designed to equip participants with its capabilities - covering tools and effects and how these can unlock creativity and processing projects from short fims to features
Cost ex VAT: Rate A £38, Rate B £90, Rate C £160
Important Note: All our software based training is hands-on, and participants should be familiar with a computer operating system PC or Mac. If you do not have these skills please ask for our "Intro to the Mac" 
 Training the Trainers Courses
are very popular in the teaching profession, they follow our advanced courses costings and are designed jointly with the participants involved. Contact us for further info.

Introduction to Photoshop
31st Jan / 10th Mar 2008

1 day hands-on provides a working knowledge of this professional graphics software. Covers document set-up, size, colour modes, resolution, palettes, toolbox & software preferences. 1 workstation each.
Cost ex VAT: Rate A £38, Rate B £90, Rate C £160

5 days Digital Video Production
14-18th Jan / 25-29th Feb / 31st Mar - 4th Apr 2008

An intensive course looking at tools & techniques of pre- to post production with professional DV camcorders and Final Cut Pro software.This course aims to update participants production practice as well as give a production grounding to those new to this discipline. Max 10 trainees.
Cost ex VAT: Rate A £152, Rate B £360, Rate C £640
Introduction to DVD Studio Pro
This 1 day course provides an introduction to DVD Studio Pro professional software for designing and creating your own DVD's. Covers designing menus and buttons, importing media and encoding methodology.
Cost ex VAT: Rate A £35, Rate B £85, Rate C £150
Introduction to Final Cut Pro HD
24th Jan / 11th Feb / 3rd Mar 2008

1 day course covering the basic operations of this professional, award winning software. Covers project management, set-ups, digitising edit tool use and application of filters, text & transitions. 1 workstation each.
Cost ex VAT: Rate A £38, Rate B £90, Rate C £160

All Courses run from 9.30am to 5.00pm

ADVANCED COURSES. . .
are tailor-made to requirements, following training needs analysis and include:
Media 100 on-line editing, Final Cut Pro HD Level 2 incl. motion, colour correction, quicktime conversion, Photoshop Level 2 and the whole range of our programmes. Ask for further details of further courses.
Cost ex VAT: Rate A £180, Rate B £250, Rate C £325
per person/ per day 9.30am-5pm discount for block bookings 
   
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