Develop your skills to work in the creative and cultural industries with this series of free workshops at Queen Mary University of London. The creative skills project formerly known as DIY HIGH SCHOOL is back for 2019 as DIY LIFE SKILLS.
DIY LIFE SKILLS gives our Queen Mary University of London students and our community vital extra practical skills for working in the creative and cultural industries. These include making videos, photography, tax, CVs, public speaking, social media for work and WordPress/blogging.
DIY LIFE SKILLS is supported by Humanities and Social Sciences at Queen Mary University of London. The workshops are free for our students and our local community.
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#1: MAKE POSTERS THAT POP: Graphics for CV, Instagram & Websites using Photoshop + Indesign
Monday 20 May 2019
11-3pm – Intermediate
3-6pm – Beginners
Take your poster out of word and create stunning visuals for social media headers and print posters.
#2: TAKE GREAT PIX: Digital Photography 101 – DSLR with Holly Revell
Wednesday 22 May 2019
2-5pm: Intermediate DSLR
A picture is said to be worth a 1000 words and this is more true than ever in the age of social media. Join us for an afternoon of photography with DSLR cameras for intermediates. The workshop will include a showcase of Holly Revell’s work and top tips for better performance photography.
#3: VLOG LIKE YOU MEAN IT: Video Production 101
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE – PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS
Work with professional videographers to plan, film and edit a short film in one day with pros from Signature Pictures. The intermediate workshop will look at more advanced editing techniques and film production.
#4: DON’T USE WIX: Make a self-hosted WordPress website
Wednesday 22 May 2019
RR2
9am-2pm
WordPress is a professional platform for creating websites and blogs, forget clunky paid for services like Wix and get familiar with customising your site.
#5: INSTAWERK: Social Media & Online Networking
Wednesday 29 May 2019 / 6-8pm
Social media = jobs & opportunities. Ignore it at your cost. This session will cover moving away from using social for well, ‘social’ purposes and look to how these channels can be used to network and make important career connections.
#7: SHOW YOUR SKILLS: Portfolios, Showreels and Video CV
Wednesday 12 June 2019 / 4-6pm
Stand out from the crowd with a video CV or online portfolio.
#6: CAROLINE THE CV WIZARD: CV Clinic
Wednesday 5 June 2019 / 4-6pm
Perfect your key marketing document: work in small groups to improve your CV with the help of Caroline Lisser and her years of challenging students to tailor their CVs for success.
#8: CONFIDENCE BOOSTER: Presentations, Verbal Communication
Monday 17 June 2019 / 6-8pm
Hate speaking in public? Build your confidence with this interactive workshop aiming to enhance your communication competence.
#9: 1-2-1 CAREER PLANNING MEETINGS
Tuesday 25-Wednesday 26 June 2019 / Various appointment times
Book a 1-2-1 appointment to get a bespoke plan for your needs.
#10: GETTING PAID/TAX: How to freelance, get paid and pay tax (And avoid fines!)
Wednesday 3 July 2019 / 4-6pm
The most boring subjects imaginable live and in 3D. But seriously, tax can be complicated so come and get this guide for beginners to the world of work.
