Broadcast News
05/12/2001
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS RECEIVE SKILLSET AWARDS
INDUSTRY professionals from the UK audio visual industries have received their Skillset Professional Qualification at an awards ceremony attended by Baroness Blackstone, Minister of State for the Arts.
Held at BAFTA the Skillset/Michael Samuelson Awards ceremony celebrated the achievement and hard work of the individuals were hosted by Lord Puttnam of Queensgate CBE.
The event was attended by nearly 250 senior industry figures involved in Skillset`s work or in the training and education sector, including new Skillset Patrons Stewart Till, Deputy Chairman of the Film Council and Roger Laughton, Head of Bournemouth Media School. Sir Sydney Samuelson CBE, the brother of the late Michael Samuelson CBE in whose memory the awards are named, also attended the ceremony. Samuelson was a great supporter of Skillset`s work and achievements.
The Skillset Professional Qualifications received range from Lighting Provision and Co-ordination level 4 to Production level 2 to Camera Assistance level 2. Candidates had been assessed for the qualifications at assessment centres such as the Northern Ireland Film Commission, BBC, FT2, National Film and Television School and Cyfle. The qualifications cover the standards and competencies for each occupational area in the Broadcast, Film, Video and Multimedia industry at all levels.
Individuals are assessed by professionals working in the industry and are awarded the qualifications only when the candidate has proved that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to do their jobs. (CD)
Held at BAFTA the Skillset/Michael Samuelson Awards ceremony celebrated the achievement and hard work of the individuals were hosted by Lord Puttnam of Queensgate CBE.
The event was attended by nearly 250 senior industry figures involved in Skillset`s work or in the training and education sector, including new Skillset Patrons Stewart Till, Deputy Chairman of the Film Council and Roger Laughton, Head of Bournemouth Media School. Sir Sydney Samuelson CBE, the brother of the late Michael Samuelson CBE in whose memory the awards are named, also attended the ceremony. Samuelson was a great supporter of Skillset`s work and achievements.
The Skillset Professional Qualifications received range from Lighting Provision and Co-ordination level 4 to Production level 2 to Camera Assistance level 2. Candidates had been assessed for the qualifications at assessment centres such as the Northern Ireland Film Commission, BBC, FT2, National Film and Television School and Cyfle. The qualifications cover the standards and competencies for each occupational area in the Broadcast, Film, Video and Multimedia industry at all levels.
Individuals are assessed by professionals working in the industry and are awarded the qualifications only when the candidate has proved that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to do their jobs. (CD)
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
22/10/2018
Production News : London Mayor And Film Industry Leaders Tackle Diversity In The Film Industry
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and major film industry leaders have teamed up to tackle the lack of diversity in the film industry. Sony Pictures, H
Production News : London Mayor And Film Industry Leaders Tackle Diversity In The Film Industry
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and major film industry leaders have teamed up to tackle the lack of diversity in the film industry. Sony Pictures, H
25/02/2002
Ealing studios and industry professionals back nature film
Ealing studios have recently provided space for at a heavily discounted rate to support Nitrate films in producing a film for Greenpeace called 'The A
Ealing studios and industry professionals back nature film
Ealing studios have recently provided space for at a heavily discounted rate to support Nitrate films in producing a film for Greenpeace called 'The A
31/08/2018
Industry Professionals Predict IBC 2018 Trends
Two industry professionals, ORI CEO Mahdi Yahya and Ostmodern CEO Tom Williams, have discussed what they think the trends will be at the upcoming IBC
Industry Professionals Predict IBC 2018 Trends
Two industry professionals, ORI CEO Mahdi Yahya and Ostmodern CEO Tom Williams, have discussed what they think the trends will be at the upcoming IBC
25/06/2007
Bulletfilm Aims For Exposure To Industry Professionals
Bulletfilm has been created for people who are industry professionals and would like to expose and promote their work over the internet. By joining ww
Bulletfilm Aims For Exposure To Industry Professionals
Bulletfilm has been created for people who are industry professionals and would like to expose and promote their work over the internet. By joining ww
16/06/2011
British Film Industry Salutes Sir Sydney Samuelson CBE
The British Cinema and Television Veterans (BCTV), established in 1921 in recognition of cinema's founding father William Friese-Green is hosting a sp
British Film Industry Salutes Sir Sydney Samuelson CBE
The British Cinema and Television Veterans (BCTV), established in 1921 in recognition of cinema's founding father William Friese-Green is hosting a sp
27/02/2006
Industry confidence high, reports IABM Industry Trends Survey
Respondents to the IABM Industry Trends Survey have revealed that their confidence is high with just over half stating increased confidence in the nex
Industry confidence high, reports IABM Industry Trends Survey
Respondents to the IABM Industry Trends Survey have revealed that their confidence is high with just over half stating increased confidence in the nex
09/12/2022
Copper Leaf Media Revisits Important Topic Of Industry Awards
AV Marketing specialist Copper Leaf Media has revisited the important topic of industry awards, for the first time since the pandemic, with the 2022 e
Copper Leaf Media Revisits Important Topic Of Industry Awards
AV Marketing specialist Copper Leaf Media has revisited the important topic of industry awards, for the first time since the pandemic, with the 2022 e
10/11/2021
Lawo Wins Two Industry Awards
It has been an eventful start into the month of November for Lawo, which won two industry awards that recognize the most significant and promising new
Lawo Wins Two Industry Awards
It has been an eventful start into the month of November for Lawo, which won two industry awards that recognize the most significant and promising new
20/07/2021
Navori Solutions Claim Industry Awards
Two innovative solutions from Navori Labs have been presented with awards from industry-leading publications. AV Technology magazine awarded its 2021
Navori Solutions Claim Industry Awards
Two innovative solutions from Navori Labs have been presented with awards from industry-leading publications. AV Technology magazine awarded its 2021
18/04/2019
Quantum Garners Two Industry Awards At 2019 NAB Show
Quantum's new F-Series NVMe storage arrays have received two industry awards during the 2019 NAB Show in Las Vegas, NV. The F-Series was named Best Ne
Quantum Garners Two Industry Awards At 2019 NAB Show
Quantum's new F-Series NVMe storage arrays have received two industry awards during the 2019 NAB Show in Las Vegas, NV. The F-Series was named Best Ne
05/05/2017
Studio.One Scoops Industry Awards At NAB 2017
Studio.One has won two major industry awards at NAB 2017. The virtual camera system from AzilPix picked up the IABM Game Changer Award 2017 in the Acq
Studio.One Scoops Industry Awards At NAB 2017
Studio.One has won two major industry awards at NAB 2017. The virtual camera system from AzilPix picked up the IABM Game Changer Award 2017 in the Acq
23/10/2012
APRS Awards Industry Key-Players
The 6th annual APRS Sound Fellowship Awards Lunch will see some of the music industry's biggest names recognised. The ceremony will be held at the Roo
APRS Awards Industry Key-Players
The 6th annual APRS Sound Fellowship Awards Lunch will see some of the music industry's biggest names recognised. The ceremony will be held at the Roo
22/03/2012
IP&TV Industry Awards Winners Announced
Last night a host of global industry leaders were recognised as the best in their field at the IP&TV Industry Awards Ceremony. This year Telstra, Alca
IP&TV Industry Awards Winners Announced
Last night a host of global industry leaders were recognised as the best in their field at the IP&TV Industry Awards Ceremony. This year Telstra, Alca
30/04/2010
Industry Awards Recognise Grass Valley Ignite
At this year's NAB 2010 show, an innovator in professional video introduced a new addition to its Ignite automated production system. Ignite Konnect,
Industry Awards Recognise Grass Valley Ignite
At this year's NAB 2010 show, an innovator in professional video introduced a new addition to its Ignite automated production system. Ignite Konnect,
23/04/2010
Home Entertainment Industry Championed At Prestigious 30th BVA Awards Ceremony
The trade organisation which represents the most important audiovisual sector in the UK, honoured the cream of home entertainment last night at a glit
Home Entertainment Industry Championed At Prestigious 30th BVA Awards Ceremony
The trade organisation which represents the most important audiovisual sector in the UK, honoured the cream of home entertainment last night at a glit