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Arts Journalism workshop « ‘Reviving the Drumbeat' » – 19-26 March 2011
mars 2011 | Formations | Média | Afrique du Sud
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For the Cape town international Jazz Festival 2011
For the 9th year, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival presents its unique arts journalism training programme: ‘Reviving the Drumbeat’. Participants – journalists from all media – cover the curriculum of the national standard in specialist journalism, with the music beat as specialism. You’ll do intensely practical, mentored work based on the exciting run-up to the country’s premier jazz festival.
The course includes:
– A workbook containing the basic tool-kit needed to work as a music journalist
– Practical guidance on story ideas and research and writing techniques
– Opportunities (some exclusive) to network with role-players and attend relevant events
When you complete the course you’ll receive an attendance certificate. You’ll have covered the curriculum specified for the SAQA Unit Standard ‘Cover a Specialist Beat as a Journalist’ (117541). If you’re a newsroom intern or learner you’ll have stories to add to your assessment portfolio.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Gwen Ansell, Business Day jazz columnist, former Executive Director of the IAJ, author of Soweto Blues and Fall 2008 Louis Armstrong Visiting Professor at the Columbia University Center for Jazz Studies in New York. Additional guest lecturers will be announced later.
WHO CAN APPLY?
– Broadcast, online or print journalists in mainstream or community media, and junior journalists currently part of intern, cadet or skills programmes..
– People preparing arts publicity for government, culture, tourism, music or heritage organisations
– Final-year or graduate journalism/media or music students,
– Working musicians
The course assumes familiarity with basic newsroom procedures.
FEES
Course fee is R1 200 per person for seven days tuition, supervised practice and materials. Candidates from outside the Cape Town area, or their employers, are responsible for the costs of travel/accommodation.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Full (fees, travel and accommodation) and part (fees only) scholarships are available forcadets, students, freelancers and community media workers based in South Africa only. A limited number of pan-African candidates may also qualify for scholarships, courtesy of the National Arts Council of South Africa
PARTICIPATION
Places are limited – apply early!
Applications MUST be received by close of business on Friday 25 February2011.
For more information, see the Festival website: www.capetownjazzfest.com
HOW TO APPLY
EVERYBODY MUST SEND:
– Your CV, including at least two current, contactable references
– A personal motivation letter saying why you want to attend the course, how you hope to benefit, and what you think you can bring to the course.
IF YOU ARE A STUDENT, CADET OR INTERN, ADD:
– A letter of support from your lecturer or supervisor
IF YOU ARE IN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT, ADD:
– ONE sample of your published journalism work, or reference to a web archive where we can access it electronically
– A letter from your employer agreeing to:
– release you for the full period of the course; AND
– cover the cost of travel and accommodation if you are based outside Cape Town, AND
– pay your fees.
– (Alternatively, let us know if you will pay your own fees)
PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH PERSONAL OR EMPLOYER BILLING INFORMATION.
IF YOU NEED A SCHOLARSHIP, ADD:
– A short essay (maximum 500 words) on the following topic:
« This is the end of the rock era. It’s over, in the same way the jazz era is over, » – veteran British DJ and popular music authority Paul Gambaccini, speaking in January 2011.
What are your comments on what Gambaccini says?
(We’re not testing your knowledge of these music genres – we are interested in your ideas and how you express yourself.)
DO NOT INCLUDE any other certificates, testimonials or documents.
– Your application won’t be considered if it doesn’t contain all the information requested above.
– Applications that arrive after the cut-off date cannot be considered.
SEND YOUR APPLICATION preferably by e-mail, to course director Gwen Ansell at:
[email protected] to arrive not later than close of business on Friday Feb 18
Put the words ‘CTIJF course application’ in the subject line
If you need to use surface mail, post the package to:
Gwen Ansell PO Box 719 Bruma 2026 Johannesburg
The course includes:
– A workbook containing the basic tool-kit needed to work as a music journalist
– Practical guidance on story ideas and research and writing techniques
– Opportunities (some exclusive) to network with role-players and attend relevant events
When you complete the course you’ll receive an attendance certificate. You’ll have covered the curriculum specified for the SAQA Unit Standard ‘Cover a Specialist Beat as a Journalist’ (117541). If you’re a newsroom intern or learner you’ll have stories to add to your assessment portfolio.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Gwen Ansell, Business Day jazz columnist, former Executive Director of the IAJ, author of Soweto Blues and Fall 2008 Louis Armstrong Visiting Professor at the Columbia University Center for Jazz Studies in New York. Additional guest lecturers will be announced later.
WHO CAN APPLY?
– Broadcast, online or print journalists in mainstream or community media, and junior journalists currently part of intern, cadet or skills programmes..
– People preparing arts publicity for government, culture, tourism, music or heritage organisations
– Final-year or graduate journalism/media or music students,
– Working musicians
The course assumes familiarity with basic newsroom procedures.
FEES
Course fee is R1 200 per person for seven days tuition, supervised practice and materials. Candidates from outside the Cape Town area, or their employers, are responsible for the costs of travel/accommodation.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Full (fees, travel and accommodation) and part (fees only) scholarships are available forcadets, students, freelancers and community media workers based in South Africa only. A limited number of pan-African candidates may also qualify for scholarships, courtesy of the National Arts Council of South Africa
PARTICIPATION
Places are limited – apply early!
Applications MUST be received by close of business on Friday 25 February2011.
For more information, see the Festival website: www.capetownjazzfest.com
HOW TO APPLY
EVERYBODY MUST SEND:
– Your CV, including at least two current, contactable references
– A personal motivation letter saying why you want to attend the course, how you hope to benefit, and what you think you can bring to the course.
IF YOU ARE A STUDENT, CADET OR INTERN, ADD:
– A letter of support from your lecturer or supervisor
IF YOU ARE IN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT, ADD:
– ONE sample of your published journalism work, or reference to a web archive where we can access it electronically
– A letter from your employer agreeing to:
– release you for the full period of the course; AND
– cover the cost of travel and accommodation if you are based outside Cape Town, AND
– pay your fees.
– (Alternatively, let us know if you will pay your own fees)
PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH PERSONAL OR EMPLOYER BILLING INFORMATION.
IF YOU NEED A SCHOLARSHIP, ADD:
– A short essay (maximum 500 words) on the following topic:
« This is the end of the rock era. It’s over, in the same way the jazz era is over, » – veteran British DJ and popular music authority Paul Gambaccini, speaking in January 2011.
What are your comments on what Gambaccini says?
(We’re not testing your knowledge of these music genres – we are interested in your ideas and how you express yourself.)
DO NOT INCLUDE any other certificates, testimonials or documents.
– Your application won’t be considered if it doesn’t contain all the information requested above.
– Applications that arrive after the cut-off date cannot be considered.
SEND YOUR APPLICATION preferably by e-mail, to course director Gwen Ansell at:
[email protected] to arrive not later than close of business on Friday Feb 18
Put the words ‘CTIJF course application’ in the subject line
If you need to use surface mail, post the package to:
Gwen Ansell PO Box 719 Bruma 2026 Johannesburg
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