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Channel 4 launches pioneering open learning platform ‘Open4’

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Channel 4 have launched ‘Open4’, a pioneering new open learning platform and traineeship programme aimed at people interested in developing a career in Factual television programme production.

‘Open4’ will be available online via the 4Talent website from July 2013 and will offer fifteen innovative learning modules written by Channel 4’s Creative Diversity team and aimed at inspiring users to kick start their career in media and the production of Factual programming specifically.

The modules are designed to educate users about various aspects of the production process and will set relevant tasks and challenges.

Also featured on the platform are video interviews with top level Channel 4 staff and leading industry figures, including Channel 4’s Chief Creative Officer Jay Hunt, who will share their insights into the world of TV and describe the journeys they have been on to get to where they are today.

Further to ‘Open4’s’ online platform, the next two years will see sixty users selected to attend a three week media boot camp; a three month paid, practical traineeship with a Channel 4 associated independent production company; gain an accredited Creative Skillset qualification; plus guaranteed acceptance to the assessment day for the Channel 4 Production Training Programme.  Boot camp attendees will be encouraged to develop a freelance attitude and will attend production seminars and workshops.

‘Open 4’ illustrates Channel 4’s commitment to inclusivity and developing new methods of training and selection.  It is free and open to anyone over the age of 16, from any background, regardless of work experience with the only criteria being a keen interest in making Factual TV programmes.

‘Open 4’ compliments Channel 4’s existing schemes which include apprenticeships, internships, a Graduate and Scholarship Programme, the Production Trainee Scheme and the Investigative Journalism Scheme.

Colin Campbell- Austin, People Development Manager, Channel 4 said:

“At Channel 4 we pride ourselves on creating opportunities for passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and walks of life to maximize creativity and Open4 compliments this ethos perfectly. Open4, as part of the wider project ‘Open Channels’, has the potential to totally reshape thinking around new talent education and entry into the media industry.”
 

‘Open 4’ is part of the ‘Open Channels’ initiative, a ground-breaking collaboration with the BBC and Creative skillset.

Better buses for Edward Street!

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A Brighton city centre scheme to make bus journeys on Edward Street easier and more reliable will be discussed by the Transport Committee Tomorrow, April 30.

The Committee is recommended to approve a period of six weeks’ consultation on proposals to make improvements, including providing a westbound bus and taxi lane on the approach to the Edward Street/Pavilion Parade junction and improving infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as bus passengers.

Last March, the council won £3.48 million worth of funding from the Department for Transport for the Better Bus Area project, which also includes the Lewes Road and Eastern Road areas. The total fund is £5.82 million with contributions added by the council and Brighton & Hove Bus Company.

The funding has already been used to increase and extend key bus services in the city, with the 23 service increased from two to three buses an hour with an evening and Sunday service added, the 38 service extended to serve Brighton Station and the 48 service increased from three to five buses an hour.

Cllr Ian Davey
Cllr Ian Davey

Councillor Ian Davey , Chair of the Transport Committee, said:

“Improving the transport corridor in this area will support major development sites such as Edward Street and the Royal Sussex County Hospital. It will improve journey times for bus passengers and the environment for pedestrians and cyclists.

“This project will help us link vital bus services in with ongoing transport and public realm schemes such as Valley Gardens and Lewes Road and make it easier and quicker to get to key destinations such as the city centre, Brighton station and the Royal Sussex County hospital.”

To view the full report for the Transport Committee, CLICK HERE: 

 

Guilt & Shame: Addicted to Everything’: Upstairs at Three & Ten

Guilt & Shame
Guilt & Shame

Guilt & Shame’s ‘Addicted to Everything’, a wild night of sketch comedy, plays at Upstairs at Three & Ten as part of The Brighton Fringe in May.

With pumping music, crazy dance numbers and rapping transvestites, Addicted To Everything tells the story of Gabe, an (allegedly) reformed sex addict trying his hardest to keep his unruly libido tamed, while sobriety is not coming so easily to Rob as he continues to be tempted by the allure of life on the dark side.

Guilt & Shame embark on a journey to redemption that will take them to heaven then drag them straight back to hell again.

Where: Upstairs at Three & Ten, 10 Steine St, Brighton, BN2 1TE

When: Fri, May 3 – Sun, May 5 at 10pm

Tickets: £8/£6.50

To book, CLICK HERE:   boxoffice.brightonfringe.org/event.aspx?evId=4960#container

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