NTI Birmingham - Upcoming Courses

Future Creative: Games (Intro)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

2nd - 5th Apr 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/future-creative-games-intro

Future Creative: Radio

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

2nd - 5th Apr 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/future-creative-radio

Future Creative: BBC Broadcast

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

10th - 13th Apr 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/future-creative-bbc-broadcast

Management Skills and Techniques for Producers and Series Producers

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

16th Apr - 11th Jun 2012
Do you want to learn new management skills and techniques that will help you keep costs down when producing and get good value for money? If so, Management Skills and Techniques for Producers and Series Producers is the course for you! Attending the module will provide core skills for TV producers by giving you the skills, knowledge and understanding of production team and project management through short-run, flexible training. Worried you’ll have no time? It runs for two days followed...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/management-skills-amp-techniques-for-producers-and-series-producers

Lion 201- Server Essentials Mac OS X 10.7 - ACTC

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

16th - 18th Apr 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/lion-201--server-essentials-mac-os-x-107---actc

Illustrator Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

23rd - 24th Apr 2012
This two day course will introduce delegates to the essential tools and techniques of the latest version of Illustrator and provide a solid foundation for producing vector illustrations for print. The course will cover all the main features of Illustrator. Delegates will be able to navigate their way through the software with confidence and competently use the range of drawing tools to build up Illustrations with objects and type.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/illustrator-introduction

You're Hired! Professional Practice for Broadcast Media Freelancers

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

26th - 27th Apr 2012
With the broadcast sector changing rapidly and competition for jobs getting harder and harder, knowing the professional practices of a broadcast freelancer and how to put them into action can really help you stand out from the crowd. You’re Hired! Professional Practice for Broadcast Freelancers aims to provide core freelance skills; giving you the knowledge, skills and career strategies to succeed as a freelancer in the broadcast sector. The course is brought to you by Birmingham School...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/youre-hired-professional-practice-for-broadcast-media-freelancers

Mobile as a Media Channel

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

3rd - 4th May 2012
Mobile marketing is a growing media channel and the central focus of this course. It focuses on strategically exploiting the latest developments in the mobile content, apps and mobile marketing sectors in order to help your professional development. Mobile as a Media Channel follows a comprehensive study of mobile phones as a media channel and gives you the chance to develop your own content and mobile marketing campaigns through practical assessments. It’s brought to you by Birmingham...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/mobile-as-a-media-channel

Television and Convergent Media

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

14th May - 9th Jul 2012
This stand-alone module provides 20 credits towards Skillset’s UK-wide Build Your Own MA programme – which allows students to build up academic credits towards a MA Professional Media Practice at participating Skillset Media Academies around the UK. Television and Convergent Media - taken from Birmingham City University's Future Media MA , aims provides a detailed understanding of mobile content, mobile technologies, how they integrate with television and the different ways that...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/television-and-convergent-media

FCP 101 - Introduction to Final Cut Pro X

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

14th - 16th May 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/introduction-to-final-cut-pro-x

App Development for iOS Devices

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

21st - 24th May 2012
Apple products like the iPhone and iPad are quickly becoming a staple in everybody’s homes. CALLING ALL APP DEVELOPERS! This course is exactly what you need to give you a kick-start in this rapidly growing market. This four-day programme provides you with comprehensive grounding in app development and is designed to give a practical learning experience by teaching you up to date techniques. Brought to you by Birmingham School of Media and NTI Birmingham, at Birmingham City University, App...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/app-development-for-ios-devices

InDesign Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

21st - 22nd May 2012
Delegates will use the latest version of InDesign to create single page and multi-page layouts. The course will provide the basic skills to produce leaflets, brochures, catalogues and even magazines. By the end of the course the delegates will be comfortable with manipulation of graphics, colour and text to produce a professional graphic design layout.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/indesign-introduction

Photoshop Advanced

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

23rd - 24th May 2012
This two day course will broaden delegate’s knowledge of the dynamic tools and techniques of the latest version of Photoshop. The course will cover all advanced features of Photoshop including, masks, compositing techniques, advanced typography, design techniques, retouching and adjustments, digital camera techniques and channels.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/photoshop-advanced

Understanding Production Management

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

28th - 29th May 2012
With the broadcast sector shifting increasing towards smaller production companies, understanding how to manage a TV production effectively, and within budget, can be key to survival for many businesses. Understanding Production Management provides core business skills for those currently working professionally in video production; providing short-run, flexible training for Production Managers that easily fits around your working life. Attend the module, and we'll provide you with an...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/understanding-production-management

Lion 101 - Support Essentials Mac OS X 10.7 ACSP

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

29th - 31st May 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/lion-101---support-essentials-mac-os-x-107-acsp

Future Creative: Enterprise

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

6th - 8th Jun 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/future-creative-enterprise

Future Creative: Design

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

6th - 8th Jun 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/future-creative-media

Photoshop Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

7th - 8th Jun 2012
Delegates will be introduced to the essential tools and techniques of the latest version of Photoshop that will provide a solid foundation into the benefits of using the software for photo retouching and image manipulation. The course will cover all the main features of Photoshop including painting, retouching and enhancing images as well as working with layers and preparing images for use in print and the web. Delegates will be able to navigate their way through the software with confidence...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/photoshop-introduction

Lion 201- Server Essentials Mac OS X 10.7 - ACTC

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

12th - 14th Jun 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/lion-201--server-essentials-mac-os-x-107---actc

Photoshop for Photographers

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

19th Jun 2012
The course is aimed at those working with photography who need to know how to use Photoshop for image retouching and enhancement. Delegates will explore how Photoshop can be used as a workflow solution from capture through to print. Cataloguing and file back-up will also be examined. Imaging terminology will be explained in clear and accessible language. The requirements for a digital darkroom will be discussed so that images on screen will print accurately. The course will allow delegates to...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/photoshop-for-photographers

Flash Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

20th - 21st Jun 2012
This course enables delegates to familiarise themselves with important concepts, skills and techniques to make the most of the interactive features and tools available in Flash. Delegates will learn how to create interactive projects ranging from basic banner animations through to basic Flash web pages.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/flash-introduction

Social Media, Mobile Media and Gamification

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

21st - 22nd Jun 2012
This stand-alone module provides 20 credits towards Skillset’s UK-wide Build Your Own MA programme – which allows students to build up academic credits towards a MA Professional Media Practice at participating Skillset Media Academies around the UK. Social Media, Mobile Media and Gamification - taken from Birmingham City University's Future Media MA , is aimed at those working or intending to work in digital marketing and digital content sectors to bring greater understanding of the...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/social-media-mobile-media-and-gamification

Dreamweaver Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

25th - 26th Jun 2012
Delegates will learn the basics of HTML, enabling them to produce a basic web page in a simple text editor. The course will provide delegates with the essential Dreamweaver tools and techniques required to set up a web page using basic HTML and CSS. Delegates will be able to build a basic webpage with the assistance of Dreamweaver and publish their site.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/dreamweaver-introduction

Gamer Camp: Nano

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

2nd Jul - 3rd Aug 2012
On Gamer Camp Nano, attendees work in teams over the course of 1 month to develop and publish a game for a smartphone. Nano is the entry level game development course of the Gamer Camp series, allowing students to use the latest technology to build a working game in a studio environment.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/gamer-camp-nano

Future Media: Nano

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

9th Jul - 3rd Aug 2012
Future Media: Nano provides one week of industry-led, hands-on intensive training, addressing hot topics Search Engine Marketing, Gamification, Mobile Marketing and Social Media, followed by the opportunity to take up a placement with one of our partner companies including positions at Found, Marketing Birmingham, and Glee Club. So if your media career needs that extra shove, bolster your career options with Future Media: Nano. This course gives you the opportunity to: Expand your knowledge by...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/future-media-nano

After Effects Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

16th - 18th Jul 2012
Delegates will use the latest version of After Effects and will explore a broad range of essential tools and techniques enabling them to develop an understanding of high-resolution multilayer compositing, animation and visual effects. Delegates will be able to navigate their way through the software with confidence and competently use a range of tools and features that this powerful software provides.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/after-effects-introduction

Future Creative: Photography

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

23rd - 27th Jul 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/future-creative-photography

Future Creative: Radio

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

23rd - 27th Jul 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/future-creative-radio

Future Creative: TV

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

23rd - 27th Jul 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/future-creative-tv

Television and Convergent Media

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

23rd - 24th Jul 2012
This stand-alone module provides 20 credits towards Skillset’s UK-wide Build Your Own MA programme – which allows students to build up academic credits towards a MA Professional Media Practice at participating Skillset Media Academies around the UK. Television and Convergent Media - taken from Birmingham City University's Future Media MA , aims provides a detailed understanding of mobile content, mobile technologies, how they integrate with television and the different ways that...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/television-and-convergent-media

Lion 101 - Support Essentials Mac OS X 10.7 ACSP

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

6th - 8th Aug 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/lion-101---support-essentials-mac-os-x-107-acsp

Photoshop Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

13th - 14th Aug 2012
Delegates will be introduced to the essential tools and techniques of the latest version of Photoshop that will provide a solid foundation into the benefits of using the software for photo retouching and image manipulation. The course will cover all the main features of Photoshop including painting, retouching and enhancing images as well as working with layers and preparing images for use in print and the web. Delegates will be able to navigate their way through the software with confidence...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/photoshop-introduction

InDesign Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

15th - 16th Aug 2012
Delegates will use the latest version of InDesign to create single page and multi-page layouts. The course will provide the basic skills to produce leaflets, brochures, catalogues and even magazines. By the end of the course the delegates will be comfortable with manipulation of graphics, colour and text to produce a professional graphic design layout.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/indesign-introduction

Future Creative: Games (Advanced)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

20th - 23rd Aug 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/future-creative-games-advanced

Making and Saving Money with Open Data

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

3rd - 4th Sep 2012
Saving money is high on everyone’s agenda at the moment and is one of the reasons why we are bringing you this innovative new course. You may be thinking, what actually is open data? If that’s the case, open data is the idea that certain data should be made freely available to the public to use and re-mix in whatever way they like. Making and Saving Money with Open Data does what it says on the tin. It aims to provide you with all the knowledge you need to save and make money from...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/making-and-saving-money-with-open-data

Lion 201- Server Essentials Mac OS X 10.7 - ACTC

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

3rd - 5th Sep 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/lion-201--server-essentials-mac-os-x-107---actc

FCP 101 - Introduction to Final Cut Pro X

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

10th - 12th Sep 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/introduction-to-final-cut-pro-x

Aperture 101 - An Introduction to Aperture

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

13th - 14th Sep 2012
Welcome to Aperture, the revolutionary application for managing, editing, and archiving digital photographs. Designed specifically for professional digital photographers, Aperture is an enormously powerful tool for handling some of the most time-consuming and tedious tasks of professional photography. This comprehensive course starts with the basics of image management and takes you step-by-step all the way through Aperture’s powerful photo editing, image retouching, proofing, publishing,...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/an-introduction-to-aperture

Gamer Camp: Mini

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

24th Sep - 21st Dec 2012
Love the idea of Gamer Camp: Pro but don’t quite have the time or money to take a year out of work? Well you’re in luck, because you can now take part in just the first 3 months of Gamer Camp: Pro and receive a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Video Games Development from Birmingham City University, for your efforts. You can even top-up the PgCert at a later date to a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or full Masters degree when you're ready.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/gamer-camp-mini

Future Media: Pro

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

24th Sep 2012 - 30th Aug 2013
Future Media: Pro simulates a working digital communications agency. It has been devised in conjunction with global communications agency McCann Erickson with an advisory panel of partner organisations, to give students real-world experience working on multimedia projects around brand or product promotion, developing mobile content or devising television campaigns; you’ll eat, sleep and breathe digital strategy. You will be based for four days per week for 12 months in the Future Media...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/future-media-pro

Gamer Camp: Biz, MSc in Video Game Enterprise and Production

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

24th Sep 2012 - 30th Aug 2013
This course is subject to validation in April 2012. Gamer Camp: Biz is a year-long masters level course for the next generation of games industry entrepreneurs. The games industry is full of project managers, entrepreneurs and associate producers, who all need serious managerial and business know-how to lead a game production to completion, be it a 79p iOS app or a £30m AAA console release. Although these people will not be coding or designing art assets on a daily basis, it is vital that...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/gamer-camp-biz

Gamer Camp: Pro, Video Games Development

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

24th Sep 2012 - 30th Aug 2013
Gamer Camp Pro (also known as the Video Games Development MA/MSc) has been created from the ground up by the likes of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) , Codemasters , Rare , Blitz Games Studios and FreestyleGames to mould the perfect recruits with not just the skills, but also the experience demanded for a career in the games industry. On Gamer Camp: Pro, there are no dry classroom lectures, isolated distance learning, lengthy dissertations or exams. Instead, you’ll eat, sleep...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/gamer-camp-pro

Dreamweaver Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

24th - 25th Sep 2012
Delegates will learn the basics of HTML, enabling them to produce a basic web page in a simple text editor. The course will provide delegates with the essential Dreamweaver tools and techniques required to set up a web page using basic HTML and CSS. Delegates will be able to build a basic webpage with the assistance of Dreamweaver and publish their site.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/dreamweaver-introduction

Dreamweaver Advanced

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

26th Sep 2012
On this course you will learn about adding additional levels of interactivity to your website, what JavaScript behaviours are, what Sprys are and how to use them, advanced CSS and XML, as well as how to utilise third party resources. Please note that this course will run on an on-demand basis.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/dreamweaver-advanced

Illustrator Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

8th - 9th Oct 2012
This two day course will introduce delegates to the essential tools and techniques of the latest version of Illustrator and provide a solid foundation for producing vector illustrations for print. The course will cover all the main features of Illustrator. Delegates will be able to navigate their way through the software with confidence and competently use the range of drawing tools to build up Illustrations with objects and type.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/illustrator-introduction

Lion 101 - Support Essentials Mac OS X 10.7 ACSP

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

15th - 17th Oct 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/lion-101---support-essentials-mac-os-x-107-acsp

Flash Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

22nd - 23rd Oct 2012
This course enables delegates to familiarise themselves with important concepts, skills and techniques to make the most of the interactive features and tools available in Flash. Delegates will learn how to create interactive projects ranging from basic banner animations through to basic Flash web pages.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/flash-introduction

Photoshop Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

29th - 30th Oct 2012
Delegates will be introduced to the essential tools and techniques of the latest version of Photoshop that will provide a solid foundation into the benefits of using the software for photo retouching and image manipulation. The course will cover all the main features of Photoshop including painting, retouching and enhancing images as well as working with layers and preparing images for use in print and the web. Delegates will be able to navigate their way through the software with confidence...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/photoshop-introduction

Photoshop Advanced

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

12th - 13th Nov 2012
This two day course will broaden delegate’s knowledge of the dynamic tools and techniques of the latest version of Photoshop. The course will cover all advanced features of Photoshop including, masks, compositing techniques, advanced typography, design techniques, retouching and adjustments, digital camera techniques and channels.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/photoshop-advanced

InDesign Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

14th - 15th Nov 2012
Delegates will use the latest version of InDesign to create single page and multi-page layouts. The course will provide the basic skills to produce leaflets, brochures, catalogues and even magazines. By the end of the course the delegates will be comfortable with manipulation of graphics, colour and text to produce a professional graphic design layout.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/indesign-introduction

FCP 300 - Final Cut Pro X Advanced Editing

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

3rd - 5th Dec 2012

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/final-cut-pro-x-advanced-editing

Photoshop for Photographers

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

6th Dec 2012
The course is aimed at those working with photography who need to know how to use Photoshop for image retouching and enhancement. Delegates will explore how Photoshop can be used as a workflow solution from capture through to print. Cataloguing and file back-up will also be examined. Imaging terminology will be explained in clear and accessible language. The requirements for a digital darkroom will be discussed so that images on screen will print accurately. The course will allow delegates to...
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/photoshop-for-photographers

Dreamweaver Introduction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

17th - 18th Dec 2012
Delegates will learn the basics of HTML, enabling them to produce a basic web page in a simple text editor. The course will provide delegates with the essential Dreamweaver tools and techniques required to set up a web page using basic HTML and CSS. Delegates will be able to build a basic webpage with the assistance of Dreamweaver and publish their site.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/dreamweaver-introduction

Gamer Camp: Nano

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:02 GMT

1st - 26th Jul 2013
On Gamer Camp Nano, attendees work in teams over the course of 1 month to develop and publish a game for a smartphone. Nano is the entry level game development course of the Gamer Camp series, allowing students to use the latest technology to build a working game in a studio environment.
http://www.bcu.ac.uk/pme/nti/training/gamer-camp-nano