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Apprenticeship - Video & Motion Graphics Assistant - Bristol

NB: This vacancy has now been filled

We are looking to take on our first apprentice to work in video production and motion graphics at our Bristol office. We are willing to train and nurture the right person with a view to long term employment. 

Our management team were trained at the BBC, ITV and Endemol and are keen that newcomers to the industry are supported in a similar way. 

Provision will be made for training and support but a good understanding of the production 
process and applied working use of key software tools will be required in addition to good IT 
skills generally. 

Personal Qualities 
Willing to learn and able to pick up skills fast 
Conscientious self starter 
Honest and fair 
Able to cope with a team based environment and tight deadlines 

Duties 
Experience and training will be available in any/all the following areas depending upon the 
abilities and interests of the person appointed. 

Assisting the editors 
Digitising / transcoding 
Data wrangling 
Basic editing 
Music / library searches 
Encoding and uploading files for delivery 

Assisting shoots 
Camera kit prep 
Location and studio running 
Data wrangling 

Supporting the production manager 
Answering phones 
General office duties 
Schedules / call sheets 
Research for shoots – Hotels / studios / locations 

Future Possibilities 
Production research 
Tracking costs 
Scheduling 

Graphics 
Basic Photoshop 
Image prep and artworking 
Internal motion graphics projects 

Start and end time to suit (generally between hours of 8am and 6pm most days unless a project 
demands otherwise) 

Total hours to work - 38 p/ week 

Creative and Digital Media Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 

Part 1 - Preparing to Work in Creative Media 

This six-unit certificate focuses on the workplace skills needed to get started in the Creative Media Industries, such as health and safety, forming productive working relationships, good professional behaviour and knowledge of the sector. Apprentices will gain these vital tools by analysing real-world businesses. 

Part 2 - On the Job 

Each qualification offers a broad range of units, including ones covering TV, film, games development, interactive and web media. The ability to carry out tasks within a role is learnt and assessed 'on the job\\\', though certain tasks may be realistically simulated where practical. 
These are some examples of units which can be taken: 


Freelance working 
Production 
Interactive media 
Broadcast journalism 
Camerawork 
Design for the moving image 
Editing for sound and video 
Photo imaging 
Radio production, writing, editing and presentation 


Part 3 – Knowledge Building 

The knowledge units consolidate 'on the job\\\' learning and deepen learners\\\' understanding of a particular role or skill. They are taught and assessed in an academic setting such as a college or other training provider. Areas covered by this knowledge suite include: 

Pre-production techniques 
Asset manipulation 
Digital special effects 
3D character modelling 
Sound special effects 
Storytelling/narrative production 
2D/3D game engines 
Computer game concept art 
Interactive multimedia design 
Digital animation 
Digital photography and graphics editing. 

The training will take place around work patterns with the training provider, apprentice and employer working together to build a flexible timetable. 


Apprentices will also learn key skills in areas like communication, teamwork, and health and safety. These skills contribute towards the apprentice\\\'s qualifications and also ensure that they develop a rounded understanding of working within the sector. 

Apprentices will work towards the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Creative and Digital Media. 

Further information: http://www.cirencester.ac.uk/apprenticeships/vacancy.php?job=850

Closing Date 29th June 2012 

Reference 169518

www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Posted by Mark Smout
20.06.12
13:26