Digital Cities Manchester returns in November 2017 with a new series of inspiring events across the city
Sunday 12 November: Digital Skills Day for Young People
Manchester CoderDojo Digital Cities Special
Manchester CoderDojo is a volunteer-led community group for young people aged eight and upwards to code and be creative.
When: Sunday 12th November, 11:00 to 15:00
Where: The Sharp Project, Thorp Road, Manchester M40 5BJ
SharpFutures at The Sharp Project is hosting this special Digital Cities Manchester edition of Manchester CoderDojo.
As part of the global CoderDojo network, Manchester CoderDojo will let you:
- develop your coding skills
- get access to platforms such as Scratch, Python and Roblox
- try out Sonic Pi, Little Bits and BBC Microbits kit
- be creative and collaborative
Book your place via Eventbrite.
Monday 13 November: Digital Skills Day
BBC Academy: Digital Skills Day
Free training including a guide to live streaming, making films on your smartphone and tips on building audiences for social media, presented by industry experts.
When: Monday 13 November, 09.30 to 16.00
Where: BBC Media City, Quay House, MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2EQ
There will be a range of workshops exploring the latest in digital content and how to tell fantastic stories across different platforms.
The workshops are suitable for both experienced professionals wanting to brush up on their digital skills and new entrants to the business. They will let you:
- get insights into how to live-stream to both professional and social media platforms with our essential guide
- make YouTube and Facebook work for you
- make APPSolutely amazing content with a hands-on session using apps for creating quality short-form content
- discover how storytelling is adapting to new digital platforms
- build audiences for social media
- film high-quality content on your smartphone
- take a tech tour with the BBC Blue Room
- get access to the Google Digital Garage and hear from experts on how to reach new audiences online
A ticket gives you access to the keynote session at the beginning of the day. We’ll ask you to choose your workshops in the morning and afternoon via the order form when you book.
If you have any access needs please email the BBC Academy team.
BBC School Report Goes Digital: Day One
If you’re a teacher, why not take part in BBC School Report and develop your digital skills.
When: Monday 13 November 2017
Where: BBC Media City, Quay House, MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2EQ
The BBC School Report workshops will look at:
- how to film with a smartphone
- the latest technology with a tour of the BBC Blue Room
- using social media safely in schools
The event is by invite only. If you’re a teacher and would like to take part please email the BBC School Report team.
Tuesday 14 November: Smart Futures Day
Producing for Online: 10 Things You Need to Know
How does the shift in content consumption from broadcast to online affect you and the content you create?
When: Tuesday 14 November, 10:00 to 13.00
Where: Imaginarium, Dock House, Media City, Salford M50 2QH
In this keynote lecture from Mark Harrison, managing director of the DPP (Digital Production Partnership), you will:
- get insights into DPP’s recent work with online experts such as Fulwell 73, maker of Carpool Karaoke, and Silverback Films, producer of Netflix’s Our Planet series
- hear about the DDP’s research with Facebook, Google, Netflix and Apple
- learn about the recent consumer trends from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
- get tips on how to produce content for online platforms
Following on from the DPP keynote lecture, you will get a chance to meet two of its members, Setkeeper and Limecraft. They’ll be demonstrating some of the latest innovations in production workflow techniques, tools and software.
Book your place via Eventbrite.
BBC School Report Goes Digital: Day Two
Free digital workshops for students aged 13 to 18 in Greater Manchester.
When: Tuesday 14 November 2017
Where: BBC Media City, Quay House, MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2EQ
The BBC School Report workshops will look at:
- how to film with a smartphone
- the latest technology with a tour of the BBC Blue Room
- how to develop your career in the creative industries
The event is by invite only. If you’re a teacher and would like to take part please email the BBC School Report team.
Wednesday 15 November: Digital Innovation Day
The Beautiful Frame
Animation, Video Games and Virtual Experience – Sport and the Artifice of Moving Image Media
When: Tuesday 14th November 2017, 9.30am to 5.30pm & Wednesday 15th November 2017, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Where: The Supporters Club, Hotel Football, Manchester
Registration for the Symposium is now open at: Loughborough University tickets
Thursday 16 November: Digital Pioneers Day
Creative and business development for everyone involved in content for kids – on all platforms.
Manimation 2017
Tickets are now on sale for Manimation, Manchester’s annual gathering focused on animation. Sign up for sessions on the creative, business, technical and training issues. PLUS one-to-one meetings with speakers and broadcast Execs. More information here.
Digital Change Makers by School of Arts and Media
When: Thursday 16th November, 1pm to 4pm
Where: University of Salford, MediaCityUK building
Digital Change Makers promises to be an exciting day of discussions and workshops. The panel discussion, chaired by Mo Isap, Hobs Studio Manchester, will explore the application of digital technologies and future opportunities including ‘Industry 4.0’
Following this, you will be able to participate in two of the following workshops:
• Rick Murray, Creative Director of Endemol Shine North – Exploring short-form storytelling and making narratives work in 15 seconds
• MrASing, Artist and Periscope expert – Sharing the secrets on how live streaming could work for you
• Adriana Braje, Vlogger and YouTuber – How to build your brand and tailor your content
(Please register your workshop preferences on the checkout page when prompted)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-change-makers-tickets-38842108793
Saturday 18 November: LGBT+ Does Digital
Queer Media Festival 2017
After last year’s sell-out event, Queer Media Festival returns for the festival’s fourth year celebrating the amazing range of LGBT+ stories in all forms of media.
When: Saturday 18th November, 11am
Where: HOME Cinemas, 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, M15 4FN
Hear from inspiring live speakers who are creating LGBT+ stories using the new digital platforms of virtual reality, online storytelling, interactive games or mobile filmmaking. Discover who mixes digital with traditional media like theatre-making, journalism, playwriting, TV, radio and film, in their storytelling.
Enjoy a creative mix of engaging panel discussions, performances, workshops and films aiming to refresh the way that LGBT+ narratives are told and explore the queer rainbow of diverse stories.
Find out more by visiting the festival’s website, following them on Twitter and Instagram, and liking their Facebook page.
