Hi 
I'm afraid I can't make the training tomorrow as I've just received a call to cover another manager who's off sick. My place is paid for but if you know of anyone that can make use it at short notice I'm happy to give the place to them
Kind regards
Janice Adams
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery



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From: "Fellows, Kate" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 12/07/2018 11:30 (GMT+00:00)
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Subject: Creating Digital Interactives on a Shoestring Budget, 15 October, 9:30-16:30, Leeds Discovery Centre

Hi everyone,

Get in fast before diaries fill up!

Best, Kate

 

Creating Digital Interactives on a Shoestring Budget

Monday 15 October, 9:30-16:30, Leeds Discovery Centre

A practical workshop for heritage professional to learn to create locked down simple interactive games, quizzes and layered digital content in-house and on a limited budget using Microsoft Powerpoint and free open-source graphics software.This practical day workshop aims to equip you with the skills you need to create high quality digital interactives for use on Microsoft Windows touchscreens in a gallery setting. Example uses include: Providing more detailed or specialist content that doesn’t fit in a physical exhibition, creating a quiz or interactive game linked to an exhibition, or even providing overall information for visitors on arrival. For examples of the kind of interactive games you can create, please download the Powerpoints from the links below:

https://www.mylearning.org/resources/which-war-job-is-for-you

https://www.mylearning.org/resources/amazing-snails-interactive-powerpoint

https://www.mylearning.org/resources/minibeasts-interactive-powerpoint-quiz

 

In the morning:

Learn the fundamentals of creating interactive content including:

•        Creating buttons to trigger a range of actions

•        Using in-built animations and transitions effectively

•        Editing images, audio and video in Powerpoint

•        Tips and tricks

•        Useful open-source software to help with image editing and choosing colour palettes.

•        How to find images online licenced for non-commercial re-use.

 

In the afternoon:

•        Learn how to plan your interactive to save on build time.

•        Work on your own projects, with support (see below).

 

Please note that this is a hands-on workshop and attendees will need to bring:

•        A laptop with Microsoft Powerpoint installed (preferably 2013 or above) and wifi capability.

•        Basic working knowledge of Powerpoint (inserting text and images).

•        An idea of what kind of interactive you would like to create.

•        Assets to create your interactive with (images / text / videos etc. Please note, these do not need to be complete or final copy, but something you can work with.)

•        A computer mouse. (Not essential but highly recommended).

 

Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day.

The event is in partnership with GEM Yorkshire and Humberside.

£30 per person.

To book, go to:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/practical-workshop-creating-digital-interactives-on-a-shoestring-budget-tickets-47688237803

 

 

 

Kate Fellows

Lifelong Learning Manager, Leeds Museums and Galleries

07891 276891, [log in to unmask]

Please note I work Monday – Thursday.

 

43,927 children aged 0-19 participated in school visits to our museums and galleries and in workshops in other settings during 2017-18, supported by 6111 teachers. We trained 1470 teachers in the same year.

Make a statement. Be creative. Be curious. Start a conversation.

www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries

www.mylearning.org

 


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