In partnership with Skillset, Hyper Island now offers the program UK TV GO INTERACTIVE starting early 2010. This course is targeted towards TV-freelancers in the UK and aims at developing the interactive mindset needed to keep pace with this new phase of the medium’s evolution. Apply here!

The television industry landscape in the United Kingdom is transforming into a cross platform reality. As the digital and interactive media industry continues to evolve, new roles and skills are required in most areas of the industry. UK TV GO INTERACTIVE will help you face these challenges.

Peter Dale, Chair of Skillset’s TV Skills Council and CEO of Rare Day, said:

“Preparing our TV professionals for the proliferation of multiplatform programming is a huge challenge for the UK TV industry, and that is why we are so pleased to be entering into a partnership with Hyper Island, which truly is a world leader in digital interactive education.”

The program UK TV GO INTERACTIVE aims to develop 20 TV professional freelancers and develop their interactive mindset to keep pace with the new challenges of the digital evolution. The emphasis of the program is on developing the individual to respond to a multiplatform world, rather than teaching technical skills. The program is supported by Skillsets TV Freelance Fund (TVFF) and will run over the first months of 2010 in London and Manchester.

“For 15-years we have taken the world to Hyper Island. Now it´s time to take Hyper Island to the world. We are extremely excited about the partnership with Skillset and the UK establishment is a very important step in our global expansion”, says Mattias, Hansson, CEO, Hyper Island.

Who should participate?
The program “UK TV GO INTERACTIVE” is aimed towards television freelancers who are looking to develop their skills in a range of areas related to cross platform delivery and making conversation- and interactive based television. You should recently have graduated from university or have a maximum of three years working in the television market as a freelancer.

How to apply
You apply by filling in this application form, and attach mandatory enclosures such as CV and a personal letter. Last day to apply is March 1, 2010.

The workshops will take place the following dates:
3-5 March in London
7-8 April in Manchester
7 May in London
8 June Manchester

For more information, please contact
Christina Andersson
Phone:+ 44 7740701557


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