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Factory Academy Course

Factory Academy x HEADS: Creative Content

12 Nov - 13 Dec 2024

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Date
12 Nov - 13 Dec 2024
Tickets

Tuesdays and Thursdays (in person): 10am – 4pm

Fridays (online): 10am – 12pm

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Learn how to plan and execute powerful campaigns for creatives in Manchester.

Factory Academy has teamed up with HEADS to develop a dynamic creative course designed to spotlight creative individuals in Manchester. Our focus is on highlighting their unique stories through engaging social content.

Combining HEADS' expertise in brand activations, collaborations and community building with Factory Academy’s proven track record in creative education, this course delves into creative processes and project management. From communication and camera work to editing and event production, this comprehensive A–Z course covers it all.

Through the robust connections of HEADS and Factory Academy, participants will gain unparalleled access within Manchester, leveraging our network of creative individuals and venues to demonstrate the city's and the industry's vast possibilities.

Join us to kickstart your creative journey in Manchester, developing the skills to plan and execute powerful campaigns.

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Course highlights

Hands-on Experience: Practical, immersive learning as we explore the city.

Guest Speakers: Insights and inspiration from exciting guest speakers.

Industry Professionals: Technical insights from seasoned professionals.

Who can apply?

This course is designed for individuals aged 16 to 18 based who are not in education, employment or training and are based in a Manchester City Council ward, who are not currently in education, employment or training.

This course is designed for those aged 16 to 18. However, for people with physical disabilities or neurodivergence (e.g. Dyslexia, ADHD or Autism), the age limit is 25. For people with care experience who are currently unemployed or economically inactive and not in full-time education or training, the age limit is 21.

We also provide support for 19-year-olds born after 31st August 2005, who are not eligible for Factory Academy’s adult-funded programmes.

If you are unsure whether you are in a Manchester City Council ward, please check below or at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

Manchester City Council is divided into 32 wards. Here's a list of the wards:

  1. Ancoats & Beswick
  2. Ardwick
  3. Baguley
  4. Brooklands
  5. Burnage
  6. Charlestown
  7. Cheetham
  8. Chorlton
  9. Chorlton Park
  10. Clayton & Openshaw
  11. Crumpsall
  12. Deansgate
  13. Didsbury East
  14. Didsbury West
  15. Fallowfield
  16. Gorton & Abbey Hey
  17. Harpurhey
  18. Higher Blackley
  19. Hulme
  20. Levenshulme
  21. Longsight
  22. Moss Side
  23. Moston
  24. Northenden
  25. Old Moat
  26. Piccadilly
  27. Rusholme
  28. Sharston
  29. Whalley Range
  30. Withington
  31. Woodhouse Park
  32. Wythenshawe

FAQs

This course is free to attend.

  • Food and travel expenses on in-person days.
  • Access to necessary technology to complete the course.

Key dates

Applications open: Wednesday 2 October

Applications close: Monday 11 November

Course dates: Tuesday 12 November to Friday 13 December 2024

Tuesdays and Thursdays (in person): 10am – 4pm

Fridays (online): 10am – 12pm

As part of this course, you will be assigned a tutor who will conduct one-on-one sessions with you each week at a time that suits you, either on Friday afternoons or Monday between 10am and 4pm.

How to apply

Click the link below to submit your application form.

Got any questions? Contact us by email at factoryacademy@factoryinternational.org.

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