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Welcome to DV8

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Media Mix Tutors: Esther Springett Lee Scott

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Functional Skills Tutor: Chris Hobden

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What does DV8 do?We run a wide variety of creative training courses including: • music technology• video & animation• photography• fashion & design• performing arts• journalism

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What’s induction? A posh word for welcome!

We will:• Get to know the Dv8 centre• Find out about the course• Meet staff and other students• Get to grips with equipment

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Media-Mix Basics• 17 week courseDays:• Mondays 2pm – 5pm• Wednesdays 10am – 5pm• Thursdays 10am – 5pmLoc ation: Dv8 Centre, 205A Preston Road, Brighton, BN16SAD v8 offi ce: 01273 550 432 (Put this in your mobile)

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Breaks

• Mon: 1 x 20 minute break• Weds: 2 x 15 minute breaks,

1 x 1 hour lunch• Thurs: 2 x 15 minute breaks,

1 x 1 hour lunch

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Health and Safety

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Please make sure:• You tell your tutors if you notice any hazards or dangers

• Read and obey all health & safety notices

• Tell your tutors if you notice any defects in facilities or equipment

• Report any accidents that you have to your tutors so that they can be recorded in the accident book

• Complete the health & safety questionnaire

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The DV8 Health and Safety Tour

E x p e r ien c e

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Fire Procedure

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There is no fire alarm at DV8

To raise the alarm shout “FIRE”

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Fire Assembly Point

• DO NOT stop to collect your personal belongings

• DO NOT attempt to re-enter the building until you are given permission to do so.

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What will you be doing?• Shooting and editing video and

sound• Using video and sound effects• Exhibiting in a city-wide festival• Exploring photography

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What else…?• Making animations• Graphic design• Recording podcasts• Creating your own

website• Making your own DVD

showreel and promoting yourself.

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What will I get?• Bronze Arts Award• NOCN Step-up Certificate • Level 1 Certificate in Interactive Media• Functional Skills, English and Maths

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What do you have to do to get the qualifications?

• Each qualifications is broken down into units.• Each unit is broken down into Assessment Criteria

Here is an example of an AssessmentCriteria:

“2.2 Cut and paste short sequences to meet needs.”

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What do you have to do to get the qualifications?

We might ask you to:

• Edit a video• Make a podcast• Complete a worksheet• Have a video discussion• Screencast yourself• Create a video diary• Upload your work to the Internet• Take part in a group project• Write a short blog

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Here is an example of somebody doing a video demo

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… and another

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Here is an example of somebody doing a video diary

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Here is an example of somebody doing a screencast

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What about “Funky” Skills?

For your Functional Skills you will do:

• Improve your Maths and English skills• Written exams • Speaking & listening tasks• Get certificates that you can show to

future employers and colleges

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• The tutors then assess your work to see if it meets the standards.• An internal verifier will help the tutor to assess your work.• At the end of the course an external verifier will check the work too to see that a fair decision has been made.

Assessment for Learning

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If you disagree with the assessment decision you can appeal.

There is more information on how to appeal in your Induction Pack.

Appeals Process

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One-to-one meetings with the tutors to:

• Set some targets• Make a a learning plan• Have a tutorial• Review your progress

Reviews

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What do I need to bring every day..?

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Food…

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And sweet, sweet, water…

Bring your own water bottles

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Places to buy food and drink…

Good Stock Deli

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London Rd

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Food and drink at DV8• Bottled water only in classrooms.Bottled water only in classrooms.• No eating during classes.No eating during classes.• No Energy drinks inside the buildingNo Energy drinks inside the building

Smoking at DV8• No smoking inside the centre No smoking inside the centre • No smoking directly outsideNo smoking directly outside

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Behaviour at DV8

• Facebook in your own timeFacebook in your own time• Mobile phones outside of sessionsMobile phones outside of sessions• No eating during classesNo eating during classes• No drugs or alcoholNo drugs or alcohol• Use appropriate languageUse appropriate language• Be on timeBe on time• Stick to classroom contractStick to classroom contract

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E-Safety• Do not browse or download inappropriate material. Acceptable material includes:

Unacceptable material includes:

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E-Safety

• Do not reveal personal details of yourself or others in e-mail communication and via social networking sites, or arrange to meet anyone without specific permission.

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Behaviour at DV8

Disciplinary Procedure:Disciplinary Procedure:

3.3. One-to-one meeting with staff memberOne-to-one meeting with staff member

4.4. Verbal warning from staff memberVerbal warning from staff member

5.5. Written warning from staff memberWritten warning from staff member

6.6. DismissalDismissal

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Personal Stuff• If you’re worried or concerned about anything on the

course or outside the course, we’re happy to discuss things with you.

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Attendance

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Put the DV8 phone number in your mobiles:

01273 550 432