Media Courses & Classes

What is Social Media?This course is designed to help participants to build a real social presence from the ground up and to get their social media on track. In order to take advantage of the tremendous power of social media, you need to start with a hands-on approach to give you a plan, the tools, and the know-how to make these state of the art marketing tools work for you and your business. This innovative course will give you everything you need to get your business up to speed in the emerging world of social media marketing.Overview Using Social Media for a Small Business In simplistic terms, Social Media is a collective name given to online tools such as Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn/Blogging etc to communicate effectively and quickly with customers. It is a low cost, efficient means for a business to attract new customers, increase customer loyalty, generate leads and develop business, monitor brand awareness and market research.Who should attend?The course is ideally suited to small ... (Training Available by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)) Using Social Media for a Small Business

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN Digital media & society This new, unique and innovative programme explores how individuals, society and technology interact. This programme is for you if you want to be at the cutting edge of the digital media technologies, if you have an interest in how technology is changing society and if you want to participate in shaping that change.You will spend most of your time working with technology, learning how to manage Digital Media. This ranges from planning, creating and managing digital content to building fully functional websites that include form processing, social features, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), web analytics and much more. You will learn how customise images, videos, podcasts & social media design solutions for voluntary and commercial organisations.You will also explore sociology and how technology affects society. Business and marketing modules will help you to apply your skills in organisations. In Experient ... (Training Available by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN Digital media & society

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS COMPUTING AND DIGITAL MEDIA Why Study Business Computing and Digital Media? Areyou interested in how computers work and what they can do? Thisprogramme provides you with the foundations for many careers incomputing in diverse, modern commercial environments. It covers a widerange of activity from everyday business computer skills to advanceddatabase and multimedia development and manipulation.Theprogramme has a heavy practical element and you will be trained in theprovision of computerised solutions using a wide range of methods. Youwill work individually and in groups on a variety of projects andacquire the techniques involved in system/solution production,development and deploymentProgramme Modules DigitalMedia Development and Deployment, Multimedia Application & Develop,Essential Mathematics for Computing, Audio-video Design, ComputerTechnology and Business Applications, Enterprise Development, ITTraining and Software Development Techniques, E-Bus ... (Training Available by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS COMPUTING AND DIGITAL MEDIA

January 2012Type of Course: Short-Term Courses Duration: 10 weeks Fee: €230 Venue: Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, Room 242, UCC Lecturer: Ms Patricia Radley and Dr Anna Ridgway, School of Education, UCC Times/Dates: Wednesday 25th January to 28th March, 7-9pmCourse ContentChildren inhabit a media saturated age. They are subjected to thousands of advertisements each year for toys, fast foods and designer clothing amongst others. They are now targeted by advertisers as a distinct and very lucrative market. It can be difficult for parents and teachers to support children’s learning when the rate of change is so fast. The level of peer pressure on children is very high with respect to using media.As adults we are not always comfortable with new technology and the array of digital media available. This course provides an outline of current theories of child development – what do children need to learn well in an appropriate environment? How is this information used ... (Training Available by UCC Adult Education) The Media World: Friend or Foe: Children's Experiences of Media and the Opportunities and Threats posed

January 2012Type of Course: Short-Term Courses Duration: 8 weeks Fee: �‚�190 Venue: Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, Room 301, UCC Lecturer: Ms Imogen Bertin, Centre for Adult Continuing Education, UCC and Dr Siobhan O�€™Sullivan, CIT Times/Dates: Thursday 26th January to 15th March,7-9pm Course ContentWebinars | HTML5 | twitter backchannels | Google AdWords | Eventbrite | NFC | Tumblr | M-libraries | Augmented reality | QR Codes | RSS | Facebook Ads | LinkedIn | ePortfolios | Audioboo | Wordpress | LiveStreaming | Google Places |This course provides a structured opportunity to explore social media and new media tools for a wide variety of communication uses. The emphasis of this course is on practical application, and it is tailored to the participants through an enrolment questionnaire as well as by agreement on topics of importance to the group during the course. Participants are encouraged to develop a small project. At the end of this cou ... (Training Available by UCC Adult Education) Social Media Communication Skills - intermediate

If you are not already using Social Media to connect with your customers and generate traffic to your site, you will soon be dropping down the Google rankings and losing business. In order to take advantage of the tremendous power of Social Media, you need to start with the basics - a hands on approach to using the available tools and the know-how to make these state of the art mrketing tools work for you and your business. This course will give you the fundamentals of how to get your business up-to-speed in the emerging world of social media marketing.Course DurationOne day 9:30 - 5pm Who should attend? ... (Training Available by Western Management Centre) Social Media

Course DescriptionDevelop a Corporate Social Media Marketing Strategy and Management Suite.Develop a local and international Corporate Social Media Marketing Strategy aligned with your current business or business plan.The specific topics covered include:Understand the difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0.Develop a corporate training plan for your staff.Learn how to use the Social Media Tools appropriate to your business sector, explore in detail how Linkedin will enable your Social Media Marketing Strategy understand how to use, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, YouTube etc.Develop a plan that suits your business sector.Learn how to use Social Media Management Solutions that automate your Social Media campaigns.Learn how to use auto-responders as part of your e-mail campaign.Aligning your Web Site to support your Social Media Campaign.Creating Professional Corporate Videos.Setting up your web site to be accessed by mobile users via smart phones.Link to this post! ... (Training Available by learnpipe) Social Media – Advanced Level

Social media marketing refers to the process of gaining traffic or attention through social media sites. This module will provide you with the know how to plan and manage your communications and marketing through the rapidly emerging and influential social networks including Facebook, Twitter, linkedIn and Google+. It will provide you with techniques and tools to understand and harness the opportunities provided by best practice social media marketing and online PR. You will learn how to leverage your company’s presence on Social Media platforms to generate more connections, build relationships with customers and boost your profits. This module (which comprises two three-hour lectures and is therefore effectively two modules) takes you through an in-depth look at the social media networks. We also look at blogging, podcasting, online video & photo sharing as part of the social mix. We share with you a range of case studies of local and global businesses that are using social ... (Training Available by Digital Marketing Institute) Social Media Marketing - online course

The seminar will specifically deal with the legal risks surrounding social media in the workplace. In particular, the seminar will cover: the legal risks associated with the widespread use of social media in an organisation, the extent of an organisation’s liability when personnel use social media on the organisation’s equipment or with the organisation’s email address, the risks of defamation, privacy and breach of confidentiality associated with social media, how data protection and copyright issues are addressed, what workplace social media policies can be developed and how can they be intertwined into HR practices. ... (Training Available by Public Affairs Ireland) Social Media & Legal Risks

Media Studies - **New Course**  Course Fee: €560 Distance Learning Course of 8 modules Enrol for this course online now with your Credit or Laser Card»OrBy contacting us on 01-2897579» Course Details:This in-depth course covers all the essential elements of mass communication theory and terminology. The course commences with models of human interaction and goes on to examine a range of mass media forms and practices.Advertising, television, film, photojournalism, the music industry, newspapers and of course the internet are all used to explore the usefulness of theory, from semiology, content analysis and psychological approaches, to more recent ideas about disclosure and address.The course is divided into eight sections that cover the following broad topics: Section 1: Background to Media Studies.Section 2: Ideology.Section 3: Audience.Section 4: Cinema.Section 5: Photograph.Section 6: Television.Section 7: Print Media.Section 8: The Internet.Your own perso ... (Training Available by Irish Training & Education Centre) Media Studies

Course Fee: €560 Distance Learning Course of 8 modules Enrol for this course online now with your Credit or Laser Card» Or By contacting us on 01-2897579» Course Details:This in-depth course covers all the essential elements of mass communication theory and terminology. The course commences with models of human interaction and goes on to examine a range of mass media forms and practices. Advertising, television, film, photojournalism, the music industry, newspapers and of course the internet are all used to explore the usefulness of theory, from semiology, content analysis and psychological approaches, to more recent ideas about disclosure and address. The course is divided into eight sections that cover the following broad topics: Section 1: Background to Media Studies. Section 2: Ideology. Section 3: Audience.Section 4: Cinema. Section 5: Photograph.Section 6: Television. Section 7: Print Media.Section 8: The Internet. Your own personally appointed tutor will prov ... (Training Available by Irish Training & Education Centre) Media Studies - **New Course**

DURATION One year full time.INTRODUCTION This is a one year course designed to introduce students to a wide variety of media genre. Much of the course is project based and it is essential that students become aware of the need for time management and of working closely with each of their teachers. Main areas of study may include: Writing skills for JournalismRadio Programme ProductionSound ProductionMedia Law & PracticeShorthandDesktop PublishingPolitical StudiesMedia AnalysisCommunicationsWork Experience SPECIAL FEATURES The college provides excellent training facilities comprising: Fully equipped digital radio studio Computer Suite WORK EXPERIENCE All students participate in either work placement or work practice during the year. Students may find themselves working in the areas of broadcasting, local/national newspapers. CAREER PROSPECTS IN MEDIA PRODUCTION Work in print, radio and television journalism, public relations, advertising. Former students have secured positions at Re ... (Training Available by Colaiste Stiofain Naofa College of further Education) Media Production

Home Full Time CoursesMake-Up for Fashion & Media Make-Up for Fashion & Media This one year course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career as a maku-up artist in the Fashion, Media and Film Industry. This course combines the range of practical skills and theoretical subjects necessary to enable students to specialise in this field. Workshops in various industry related skills will be incorporated into the course. Students will supplement their studies with work experience in a relevant area.Awarding Body: Further Education & Training Awards Council (FETAC) - Make-up Artistry AwardCareer Opportunities:Make-up Artist in the Fashion, Theatre, Film and TV Industries, Private Make-up Consultant, Cosmetic Consultant/Counter Make-up Artist, Consultant Make-up Artist for Cosmetic Houses.Minimum Entry Requirements:Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. A proven ability in Art would be an advantage & students should h ... (Training Available by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDVEC)) Make-up for Fashion & Media

ECO-UNESCO's Youth Media and Sustainability TrainingWhat? This short course provides an introduction to communicating sustainability in youth media. The course will include information on the basics of Sustainable Development, examine key environmental issues, explore young people’s attitude to environmental issues and investigate how to develop messages that engage your audience. Who? This training is for media professionals whose target audience includes young people When? Wednesday 26th January : 12.00-14.30 or 18.00-20.30 (refreshments included- registration essential) Where? The Greenhouse, 17 St Andrew Street, Dublin 2How much? Free!As places are restricted, registration is essential and preference will be given to media professionals.How do I get involved? Register for FreeContact ECO-UNESCO at training@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491Enrol now! Download Booking form here. Expression of Interest For further information please fill in the form here. ... (Training Available by ECO-UNESCO) ECO-UNESCO's Youth Media and Sustainability Training

Course OverviewSocial Media Marketing Social media marketing refers to the process of gaining traffic or attention through social media sites. This module will provide you with the know how to plan and manage your communications and marketing through the rapidly emerging and influential social networks including Facebook, Twitter, linkedIn and Google+. It will provide you with techniques and tools to understand and harness the opportunities provided by best practice social media marketing and online PR. You will learn how to leverage your company’s presence on Social Media platforms to generate more connections, build relationships with customers and boost your profits. This module (which comprises two three-hour lectures and is therefore effectively two modules) takes you through an in-depth look at the social media networks. We also look at blogging, podcasting, online video & photo sharing as part of the social mix. We share with you a range of case studies of local a ... (Training Available by Digital Marketing Institute) Social Media Marketing

Online CPE: Social Media for AccountantsProduct Code : SILV33Social Media for Accountants Anna FahertyCPE Credit: 3.5 hours Price: €85Social media is a powerful tool for supporting your professional activities. It can help you build networks, enhance organisational processes and work practices and boost your personal career development. If you’ve ever wanted to exploit the power of social media but didn’t know where to start, this course is for you. You’ll consider how social media can help you achieve your own professional goals, explore some of the most common social media platforms and discover how other organisations and individuals use social media in a professional context. You’ll develop your own personal social media brand, start to build an online professional network and discover diverse new sources of specialist information. Finally, you’ll consider how social media can be used for marketing, organising events or managing collaborative an ... (Training Available by Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)) Social Media for Accountants

Autumn IN101 Keith Feighery This workshop course will demonstrate to users how best to use key web based digital and social media tools and platforms that are changing the way we source, communicate and distribute information online today. Content covered will include setting up blogs, podcasts and webinars, how best to capture and share video and photographic content through sites such as YouTube and Flickr, and how to create personal and professional profiles on social networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Belfield Saturday10am - 5pm 2 weeks Autumn 25 Sep and 9 Oct Fee: €130Print booking form or ring (01) 716-7123 for Laser/credit card payment Tutor DetailsKeith Feighery holds an MA in Digital Media Technologies. He is the owner of Digital Insights and works as a strategist with clients developing web based digital and social media applications and campaigns. Keith lectures with the school of Digital Media in DIT Aungier St on the MA course ... (Training Available by UCD Adult Education Centre) Digital and Social Media: An Introduction

Understand the difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0.Develop a corporate training plan for your staff.Learn how to use the Social Media Tools appropriate to your business sector, explore in detail how Linkedin will enable your Social Media Marketing Strategy understand how to use, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, YouTube etc.Develop a plan that suits your business sector.Learn how to use Social Media Management Solutions that automate your Social Media campaigns.Learn how to use auto-responders as part of your e-mail campaign.Aligning your Web Site to support your Social Media Campaign.Creating Professional Corporate Videos.Setting up your web site to be accessed by mobile users via smart phones. ... (Training Available by learnpipe Ireland office) Social Media - Advanced Level

Downloading mp3 music files; exchanging digital photos; reading, watching and listening to news and entertainment on the web or your mobile phone … digital technologies are changing the way we conduct our private, social and business lives, and transforming our experience of media out of all recognition. This course investigates how this has come about, looking at the technologies behind digital media as well as some of the social, ethical and legal issues they raise. By the end of your studies, you’ll understand the possibilities and limitations of the technologies, the direction in which they’re taking us, and how to keep on top of future developments. ... (Training Available by Open University in Ireland) Technologies for digital media (T325)

Social Media TrainingTwitter, Facebook, MySpace, discussion forums, etc. - all fairly new aspects of content consumption but all are hugely important channels, and when executed effectively can have a massive impact on traffic to your website. Think of social media applications as just another way of spreading your message and gaining more customers – there are fantastic opportunities for you to take advantage of these applications and we can ensure you manage to do just that by:•Facebook & Twitter– How They Can Work For You •Social Networking– What It Can Really Deliver To Your Business •Join The Conversation– How To Take Advantage Of Discussion Forums Key Content Solutions also have the experience of knowing that social networking is an invaluable way to generate a buzz about your website. This is a fantastic way to create viral content that can quickly attract traffic and create a flood of new customers who would otherwise have been totally ... (Training Available by Key Content Solutions) Social Media Training