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Redstone FM Training
On this page
you will find information about training courses organised by
Redstone FM
Redstone FM is
organising a series of short courses, run in conjunction with NESCOT.
VI
Buddies
Social
Networking
Media
Survival
Redstone FM
has received funding to run a further 'Broadcast Opportunities'
course. The course is specifically for visually impaired persons and
those with other disabilities and will teach basic radio production
techniques plus sessions on developing CVs and job interview skills.
The course is run in conjunction with East Surrey College and
Meridian FM who will provide broadcast opportunities for students.
The course runs from February to July 2010. Click here
for further details.
Note:
This course is now full.
To be
considered for a future course, please send us an e-mail.
Redstone FM is
a community radio station that offers opportunities to visually
impaired (VI) persons to produce and present radio programmes. To
facilitate such opportunities, there is a need for volunteers to
provide sighted assistance.
Based in
Redhill, Redstone FM is currently running a course for a group of
visually impaired students. This group of students will have an
opportunity to produce and present their own radio programmes*
in July towards the end of their course. There is therefore the
opportunity for running a parallel course for those who wish to help
Redstone FM and its students by offering sighted assistance.
This course
aims to train volunteers to understand the issues of working with VI
people plus to understand the basic broadcast production disciplines
and techniques. In particular, students will:
1.
To understand issues related to assisting visually impaired;
2.
To understand Redstone FM’s production procedures
3. To
understand how to operate a basic radio studio and associated
computer programmes;
4.
To gain experience working with VI presenters
The course
runs from April to July on selected Fridays with involvement in live
radio broadcasts with students in July*
There are 5
places on the course which is offered free of charge. To
register your interest please contact Redstone FM by e-mail
or call Des Shepherd on 01737 763156 or 07977 164872.
Note: *Redstone
FM is currently off the air. The broadcast opportunities for
students are being provided by Meridian FM, the new full time
community radio station in East Grinstead.
The course
is organised in conjunction with NESCOT and Meridian FM.
Dates: 23
& 30 April 2010
Venue: Merstham
Community Facility
Cost: £20
Social media
has become a rapidly growing marketing tool, not just for business
but for a whole range of organisations This short course is aimed at
those working for voluntary sector organisations who need to use
social networking sites to communicate to clients or promote the work
of the organisation.
Course Aims:
1.
Identify and understand the most commonly used social network sites;
2.
Understand how sites such as facebook can be used to promote the
services of voluntary organisations
3. To
create a Facebook account
4. To
develop content for a Facebook account
This course is
being run in conjunction with Reigate & Banstead Voluntary Services.
To book a place, please call them on 01737 763156 or send an e-mail.
Dates: 7
& 14 May 2010
Venue: To
be confirmed.
Cost: £20
A short course
aimed at those working in the voluntary sector who deal with the
local media in publicising their activities. This course will involve
the print and broadcast media thus giving learners first hand
experience from professional practitioners.
Course Aims:
1. To
write an effective Press Release;
2. To be
able to deal with press enquiries;
3. To be
able to communicate effectively via a radio interview;
4. To
understand the basic photo journalism techniques.
This course is
being run in conjunction with Reigate & Banstead Voluntary Services.
To book a place, please call them on 01737 763156 or send an e-mail.
Broadcast
Opportunities Course Details.
The Broadcast
Opportunities Course is being run by Redstone FM, the local community
radio station for Reigate and Banstead in conjunction with Meridian
FM (East Grinstead). The course will run from February to July 2010.
This is a FREE course specifically for visually impaired persons and
those with other disabilities.
Course Objectives
Students will
learn basic production and presentation skills together with an
overview of the radio industry before having an opportunity to
contribute to broadcasts on a local community radio station. In
particular, students will gain an understanding of:
By the end of
the course, students will have:
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The Broadcast
Opportunities Course is funded by:
and supported by:
East Surrey
College - our partner in delivering the 2010 Broadcast Opportunities Course.
Meridian FM -
East Grinstead's community radio station are providing airtime for students.
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