Learn to use the kit in our dedicated Media Studio in five sessions in the Autumn Term - workshops cover podcasting styles, how to generate ideas, scripting, recording, editing and even designing a thumbnail for your podcast! if you enjoy these, why not sign up to take an RSL graded exam in Podcasting and turn your skills from newbie to prosumer? Open to all years. Also an option to take the Vlogging RSL qualification for KS5. Workshops begin Tuesday 20th September. If you missed the first session, don't worry - you can still join in! Just come and pick up a pack in between to catch up. Contact Ms Stevenson on estevenson@helston.cornwall.sch.uk for more info.

SESSION 1

Introduction to podcasting, tour of the facilities, kit, skills and processes

SESSION 2

Learning how to script in three different styles: Word for word, detailed plans and bullet points

SESSION 3

How to record your podcasts

SESSION 4

Editing in Adobe Audition

SESSION 5

Creating a thumbnail for a podcast in Photoshop (no matter what level of artistic ability you have!)

A dedicated five week workshop where you can learn entry-level skills to get you into film-making for fun. Workshops cover screenwriting, storyboarding, camera-handling and audio, directing a shoot and video editing. There's an option to do a further five weeks in the second half of the Spring term making a complete short film or documentary before working as writer or crew on our KS3 Film production in the Summer Term. Open to all years. Contact Ms Stevenson for more info.

Drop-in workshops for competition entrants held on Wednesdays after school in the Edit Suite (A28). Come and edit your competition entry footage and get advice on getting the best results out of your material for your video based on 'The Sea and Me' (see competitions page for more info). The final films will be judged by an independent panel including two ex-students now working in the media industry! Contact Ms Stevenson for more info.