Training

Media Learning Week 2010

September 6-10, State Library of Victoria

Media Learning Week is SYN's annual teacher professional development series taking place at the State Library of Victoria from 6-10 September. The MLW program features keynote speakers, tours, workshops and panel discussions that will help you use digital tools and media-making skills to engage students in the classroom.

All MLW sessions are free and can be booked online, or for further information and bookings, contact SYN's Education and Training Manager Nicole Hurtubise - (03) 9925 4693.

For details of MLW sessions, check out the Media Learning Week flyer or keep reading!

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Training courses

SYN offers young people aged 12-25 the chance to learn all about making radio: studio technical skills; on-air announcing; planning and producing a radio show; media law and community broadcasting. SYN is also developing a television training program similar to our radio training program.

SYN hosts activities and programs for schools and groups that provide unique learning opportunities to students from all backgrounds and skill levels. Throughout the year, SYN also hosts workshops and learning events for students and teachers and offers a series of multimedia resources for young people across Australia. Our programs teach digital and multi-literacy to young people from Victoria, providing a hands-on way of learning that engages young people.

If you would like more information about SYN's training programs, please contact SYN's Education and Training Manager, Nicole Hurtubise, or phone 03 9925 4693.

Multimedia resources

SYN develops multimedia resources to teach young people how to create their own media. SYN volunteers, trainers and media-makers have created a series of video tutorials, podcasts and downloadable fact sheets.

Our multimedia resources include media-making tutorials, education kits for teachers and samples and recordings from our workshops.

SYN offers these resources alongside our education and training programs. These programs include schools training and workshops and learning events.

If you would like to learn more about SYN's resources and training programs, please contact our Education and Training Manager, Nicole Hurtubise, or phone 03 9925 4693.

 

What's new in SYN training

Young Journo series: Online Music Journalism Workshop - September 1 at Signal

Meet some of Melbourne’s top online music journalists and find out everything you wanted to know about getting your writing and photos published at SYN's Online Music Journalism Workshop. SYN is bringing together music journalists from FasterLouder, The Dwarf, Tone Deaf and Mess & Noise to answer all of your questions about the world of online music journalism and how you can get involved.

SYN’s Online Music Journalism Workshop will be held at Signal Youth Arts Centre on Wednesday 1 September from 5:30.

To book your place, email training@syn.org.au

When: Wednesday, 1 September
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Cost: $5

Where: Signal Youth Arts Centre
(on Flinders Walk, behind Flinders Street Station towards Sandridge Bridge, Northbank.)