The Visual Arts Department pursues the objective of the Arts Council of England through research, grant schemes, seminars, conferences, publications and education posts within media arts.
The British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) is the support and development body for the voluntary cinema sector and has approximately 200 member societies across England, Scotland and Wales.
BUFVC promotes the study, use and production of film, television and related media for further/higher education and research. It maintains a specialist Information Service and publishes books and a magazine, Viewfinder. The Council runs conferences and seminars, provides consultancy services for further/higher education institutions, and can provide video copies of broadcast television programmes (going back to June 1998) to licensed institutions.
Provides media education INSETs, courses and training for teachers of, English and Media Studies, covering both theory and practical production. Produces a range of teaching materials and learning resources from Key Stage 3 to A level, and also MediaMagazine, a quarterly subscription journal for students of GCSE and A level Media and Film Studies. Undertakes consultancy services, organises courses and research for a range of agencies, industry bodies and LEAs and supports classroom research and school based production work. Runs an MA module Introduction to Media Education within the MA programme of the Institute of Education.
This strategic agency is responsible for developing the film industry in the UK. By helping those already in the business of film-making through our funding and training initiatives and also those wishing to become part of the film-making process and film culture in the UK, we aim to create a sustainable film industry for the future.
A film industry sponsored body whose aims are to promote the use of film in schools and to further the use of cinemas by schools. Publishes a variety of free teaching materials, organises cinema visits, study days and teacher training.
Records the development of media education in the UK and in related overseas education systems. Access to researchers, teachers and students welcomed by appointment
The Museum's Education Department aims to promote a greater understanding of photography, film and television, and to encourage the use of the Museum as an educational resource. Educational provision includes organising events, workshops, tours, training for teachers, short courses for adults, seminars and conferences and the provision of an information and enquiry service. Resources are provided for educational groups to use before, during and after a visit to the Museum.
Skillset is the Sector Skills Coluncil for the Audio Visual Industries (broadcast, film, radio, video, interactive media and photo imaging). Skillset exists to encourage the delivery of informed training and vocational education provision so that the UK's audio visual industries maintain and enhance their creativity, productivity and competitiveness.
