New courses for 2010 from the Thomson Foundation
The Thomson Foundation is to run a new course aimed at tomorrow’s media leaders.
The flagship Future Leaders course will see some of today’s most successful media executives from print and broadcast working with course participants from several countries to focus on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Executives featuring on the course include Greg Dyke – former BBC Director General, David Mannion – Editor-in-Chief, ITV News, Peter Bazalgette – media consultant, non-executive chairman of two of Sony’s UK television divisions and the executive behind prgrammes such as Ready, Steady, Cook and Changing Rooms, and Vikki Heywood – Executive Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company
Future Leaders is one of five courses announced by the Thomson Foundation. Other courses are:
Television Skills. Past participants now occupy some of the top slots in television. This year’s Television Skills course has been updated to include the next wave of cutting-edge technology and convergence approach.
Print Skills. Print remains one of the most influential media sectors worldwide. This course is designed for journalists who have the passion to keep it that way.
Online Journalism. Fast-paced, multimedia and hands-on, this course will equip journalists, bloggers and professional communicators with the tools and confidence they need to thrive in an online media world.
Radio Skills. THE course for radio professionals. Covers in-depth interview, recording and editing techniques, delivered by trainers with a reputation for excellence across the world.
Photojournalism Skills. Working as individuals and as part of a newsroom team, this month-long course will take the skills of photographers working with newspapers, magazines and online to the next level. A book will be produced of photographs taken during the course.
Said Tim Rogers, Head of Training: “The Thomson Foundation continues to innovate to meet the needs of journalists from diverse cultures and disciplines. These courses reflect that spirit and the speed of change within the media world.
“Our course leaders and guest trainers bring with them a wealth of international experience. For participants, these courses are also a unique opportunity to share their experiences with, and learn alongside, journalists from several nations.”
All courses are scheduled to last four weeks and will be at UK locations. Details for some courses are still to be finalised. Journalists interested in participating are advised to contact the Thomson Foundation to be eligible for priority booking.
For more information click on the links above or contact the Thomson Foundation. Email: timr@thomsonfoundation.org
- January 16th, 2010
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