This October and November, join the fantastic fun and creative workshops for 16-25-year-olds. Funded by Ffilm Cymru and Cult Cymru, these workshops are aimed at young creatives that need some inspiration and outlet and are living in the NP20 and NP19 Postcode areas. Spaces are limited o please email as soon as possible. All workshops take place in the USW City Campus throughout October 2022.
Story boarding with Inga and Sylwia. Ever had a music video idea, a film, even a theatrical play idea that needs to come alive? Start with a storyboard, it’s the easiest and most effective way to communicate your ideas. Light lunch provided. To attend please email: events@ucnewport.co.uk with your name, age, postcode and 1 sentence about why you want to sign up.
– Idea preparation
– Illustration
– Methods
– Annotating
@USW Newport Campus.
Saturday 1st October 10.00-3.00
Video editing with Will of CBLOC. Using high end software that is today free. Cinematic masterpieces that are used my Hollywood studios can be used at home. Its advised you bring your own laptop with Davinci resolve installed. We do have a few computers to share. Light lunch provided. To attend please email: events@ucnewport.co.uk with your name, age, postcode and 1 sentence about why you want to sign up.
– Software and Hardware
– Setting up projects and media
– Editing tips
– Colour grading
@USW Newport Campus.
11.00-5.00 Saturday 2nd October
Video editing with Will of CBLOC. You will be using high-end software in this workshop. Cinematic masterpieces that Hollywood studios use can be used at home. It is advised you bring your own laptop with Davinci resolve installed. We do have a few computers to share. Light lunch provided. To attend, please email: events@ucnewport.co.uk with your name, age, postcode and one sentence about why you want to sign up.
– Software and Hardware
– Setting up projects and media
– Editing tips
– Colour grading
@USW Newport Campus.
11.00-5.00 Saturday 2nd October
Stop motion animation with Jim Parkyn. Having worked at BBC, award-winning animation studios. Come and learn to animate clay plants and animals. Light lunch provided. To attend, please email: events@ucnewport.co.uk with your name, age, postcode and 1 sentence about why you want to sign up.
– Clay
– Design
– Capturing movement
@USW Newport City Campus.
10-5pm Sunday 16th October
Cinematography with Keefa Chan. BAFTA award-winning cinematographer comes to share insight into building a cinematic image. Elevate your media production by understanding the lens and lights. To attend, please email: events@ucnewport.co.uk with your name, age, postcode and 1 sentence about why you want to sign up.
– Lens and Lights
– Design of a shoot
– Tips and tricks
– Style
@USW Newport City Campus
10.00-3.30 Saturday 22nd October
Afro hair design with Joy of Afro Hair Academy Wales. Braids, Plaits, Afro and more. Learn the insides and out of what fascinating creations can be done with Afro hair. Light lunch provided. To attend, please email: events@ucnewport.co.uk with your name, age, postcode and 1 sentence about why you want to sign up.
– Safety
– Styles
– Practical
@USW Newport Campus.
TBC November
Make your documentary. Plan and start thinking about your own documentary! With the lead director of HUMANiTREE and owner of Black Nine Films, we can learn to make our own documentaries and tell our own stories. To attend, please email: events@ucnewport.co.uk with your name, age, postcode and one sentence about why you want to sign up.
– Planning and preparation
– Interviews
– Shooting and prep
– Story and narration
@USW Newport City Campus
10.00-4.00 Sunday 29th October
Thanks to partners Bectu, Equity, WGGB, Ffilm Cymru alongside Foot in the Door, Welsh Government these workshops are free.
