Publications are developing into multimedia channels with sharp content which deliver added value through videos, interactive picture galleries, social media integration, audio and much more online. To stay competitive, it is important to use all multimedia channels to engage with your audience.
Press Association multimedia courses serve to provide you with the knowledge tools needed to keep the multimedia dynamics of your business fresh and up to date.
To see when the next course is scheduled, view our calendar.
Below is a list of courses available through Press Association multimedia training:
If you have a bespoke multimedia training need, please to not hesitate to contact us.
Learn to effectively use a video camera, shoot an interview and edit packages using Adobe Premier Elements software. This video editing course will teach you how to shoot and edit a high quality video editing package. View more about our learn to shoot and edit video course.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Understanding how search engines work is crucial in the media publishing world, but navigating your way through the baffling array of technology, complex algorithms and metadata can be confusing. Press Association offers a first class SEO copywriting course, tailored to the needs of the modern journalist. View more about our SEO course.
Diploma in video journalism
If you are serious about becoming a video journalist, look no further. Our diploma in video journalism will equip you with the tools needed to move into the field. Throughout this five day course you will learn to shoot, interview and tell stories effectively through video. With award winning, highly specialised trainers you are guaranteed to have top class tuition in developing your skills. View more about our diploma in video journalism.
Introduction to video journalism
This five day course intensively teaches the core elements of video journalism, from technical aspects such as focus and exposure to microphone and sound. Learn how to edit your pictures and create video packages. View more about our introduction to video journalism course.
Social Media - for newspaper journalists
Learn about the different social media tools and channels and how they can be utilised to your advantage. Build an audience and engage with the digital community plus much more in the intensive one day workshop. View more about our social media course.
Soundslides - a web gallery with brains
Understand the creative impact of combining images and audio in a picture gallery. Gather and edit audio and produce a slideshow for your own website.
Who should attend:
Anyone who has access to a website and wants to generate truly unique and bespoke content.
Course length:
- Two days.
Price
- £630 +VAT
Smartphones - The Ultimate Content Gatherer
Use this new technology to your advantage and leave your briefcase at home. View and work on your documents directly from your handheld and sync it directly to your computer. Never miss an important call or email, manage your sales and much more.
Who Should Attend:
- Anyone who would like to use their smartphone to optimum effect.
Course length
- One day.
Price
- £330 +VAT
Introduction to digital publishing
What is digital publishing/multimedia? Introduction to digital publishing familiarises beginners with the principles which drives the multimedia revolution, broadband video and rich graphics. All digital media courses such as this include plenty of demonstrations and hands-on practical work.
Who should attend:
- Anyone who wants to know about digital publishing/multimedia
Course length
- Two days
Price
- £630 +VAT
Video for photographers
This course is ideal for photographers who wish to make the transition from still to moving pictures. Learn how to correctly use the different elements of video such as sound.
Who should attend:
Photographers who wish to move into video production.
Course length:
- Three days
Price
- £845 +VAT
Presenting and interviewing on camera
This course teaches the best practice in presenting and interviewing on camera. Learn how to get the best out of your interviewee and make your video presentation sharp and interesting.
Who should attend:
Anyone who wishes to learn or better their skills in on-camera presence, presenting and interviewing.
Course length
- One day
Price
- £330 +VAT
Video editing
Our specialists teach you the best production techniques using the latest technology such as Avid. This course provides you with the knowledge to turn your rushes into a well crafted story. FInd out more about our video editing course.
Radio training
Learn the most effective digital audio techniques with our highly experienced trainers, offering guidance on presenting, interviewing, style, writing for radio plus more.
Who should attend:
Those who wish to gain the skills in order to break into radio broadcasting and presentation or those wishing to update their skills in the field.
Course length
- Three days.
Price
- £845 +VAT
Designing for the web
Learn and/or refresh your web design skills with our highly experienced trainers. Get to grips with the latest design software, understand the power of the web in relation to what you have to offer and discuss the best practice for your web design projects.
Who should attend:
Those who wish to learn about or brush up on their web design skills; also anyone who wishes to learn more about the web and its software design capabilities.
Course length
Two days.
Price
£630 +VAT
The web is changing at break-neck speed and busy sports journalists often don’t have the time to get up to speed on the latest developments. This course will fill the gap providing a comprehensive overview of the web and all its potential across all channels and platforms, from social media to mobile from a sports perspective. This one day workshop brings sports journalists up to date with the general aspect of sport on the web, providing information on latest developments, a comprehensive overview of the web and its huge potential. View more about our sports and the web course.
Writing for the web
This workshop covers the best theory and practice for web copy. Learn what will engage the web community and generate the most interest. This one-day workshop is intensive, hands on and involves plenty of practical work. Delegates can also have their own current web content reviewed by our specialist trainers. Find out more about our writing for the web course.
Newspapers and the web
Many newspapers are adapting their services and providing their content in digital web format. This workshop is aimed at those journalists who are concerned with this transition from traditional print format into digital. Learn what this means and how newspapers have and will continue to develop from these changes.
Who should attend:
Journalists who are involved or interested in the newspaper's new and developing relationship with the web.
Course length
- Two days
Price
- £630 +VAT
Producing professional commercial video - for advertising staff
In this digital era it is common knowledge that the use of video is an extremely effective advertising tool. Learn to utilise video for the purpose of advertising; shoot, edit and target the right audience in this intensive course aimed specifically at advertising staff. View more about our producing professional commercial video course.
If you cannot find a program to suit your training needs in the above list of Multimedia courses, please contact us for a bespoke training proposal.