Media and Film 2013 conference, Cardiff

We’ve now set dates for our annual 2-day INSET for Media and Film Studies teachers, which will be on 26 and 27 September 2013 at Ty Dysgu just outside Cardiff. More information and booking form can be found on the Media and Film conference page.

Making movies make sense

We’ve released an all-new version of our popular interactive introduction to film language and filmmaking. This DVD-ROM includes HD video examples and editable clips and is targeted at ages 7-14. Also available as an iPad app and an Android app.

Ffilmyouth 2012

Following a successful 2011 event, our one-day conference on using film with young people returns on 29 February 2012 with a wide range of sessions.

Film and Youth Work

We piloted Film and Youth Work, our new two-day Agored Cymru accredited course, with youth workers from Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan at the end of March. It’s now available around Wales.

Ffilmschool Plus: film, media and literacy CPD

Ffilmschool Plus is an innovative, affordable Wales-wide programme of CPD for Primary and Secondary schools, clusters and professional learning communities. Ffilmschool Plus will be offered in a range of delivery formats to answer SEG requirements and minimise costs to schools.

Using Film In Schools – A Practical Guide

Film:21st Century literacy have just published this downloadable PDF resource written by Tom Barrance. This free 50-page guide will help teachers and heads to integrate filmmaking, watching and critical analysis across the curriculum. There is also a navigable Web version at www.mediaed.org.uk