Hey everyone,
I've just seen this:
http://www.manchesterdda.com/2010/02/03/the-app-school-creative-innovation-lab/
At face value it perhaps seems a bit overly commercially orientated from my
point of view however, I'm certain one could spin it into any direction you
like.
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The App School Creative Innovation Lab
We’re on the look-out for young people with ‘the App Factor’ and an ambition to
work in Manchester’s Creative Industries.
WHO?
Are you: – Looking to get a career or start a business in the creative industries?
– Full of ideas and ambition? – Based in the Manchester ‘city council’ area? – Aged
between 18 & 24? – Interested in apps and the potential they offer
If so, a brand-new project called ‘Creative Innovation Lab’ is for you!
WHAT?
Creative Innovation Lab or ‘The App School’ will take 10 lucky individuals on
an intensive learning journey as they develop their ideas for a Mobile Phone
‘app’ – by working with some of the best trainers and creative companies in
Manchester. You just need ideas, not tech know-how.
If you’re chosen, you’ll get the chance to work on your ideas through a series
of three ‘ideas’ workshops, beginning at the end of February. You’ll also
attend four workshops that will give you essential creative business know-how
about managing projects and money, team working, and presenting your work.
At the end of the scheme, you will be able to pitch your worked-up plans for
your App to a panel of creative companies – and if they like what they see,
they’ll build the app for you and take it to market!!! Whether your app is
selected or not, you’ll have learnt a massive amount and have fantastic
industry contacts – improving your chances of getting a career in the creative
industries in Manchester. In addition, we’ll be creating an online documentary
about the scheme, which will go out on www.CREATIVETimes.co.uk
If you are interested in being part of the scheme, you need to first think
about the App you would like to work on. You need to consider what it will do,
who it will be for, and why people will want to use it. Apps may be used by a
Cultural Organisation or Charity in the city, or could be a straight-forward
commercial proposition – if you’ve got a good idea, let us have it and we’ll
help you get it to market!
HOW?
Places are really limited, so if you are up for the challenge, register your
idea for your app online now at http://tinyurl.com/TheAppSchool or call 0161
446 2991 for an application form.
If you want to register but don’t have access to a phone or computer, there
will be a drop-in session at the First Floor Café in Cormerhouse, 70 Oxford Rd.
from3pm to 5pm on Thursday 11th February.
The App School team will treat all ideas in confidence. We will be judging
applications by February 21st – we’ll be in touch shortly after to let people
know if they have secured a place on the project.
Good luck! The App School Team
More information and contact
Creative Innovation Labs is funded by Manchester City Council, delivered in
partnership with Cornerhouse, MMU, Manchester Beacon for Public Engagement and
is being managed by The White Room. If you have any questions about The App
School, please contact The White Room address@hidden
We’re on the look-out for young people with ‘the App Factor’ and an ambition to
work in Manchester’s Creative Industries.
WHO?
Are you:
* Looking to get a career or start a business in the creative industries?
* Full of ideas and ambition?
* Based in the Manchester ‘city council’ area?
* Aged between 18 & 24?
* Interested in apps and the potential they offer?
If so, a brand-new project called ‘Creative Innovation Lab’ is for you!
WHAT?
Creative Innovation Lab or ‘The App School’ will take ten lucky individuals on
an intensive learning journey as they develop their ideas for a Mobile Phone
‘app’ – by working with some of the best trainers and creative companies in
Manchester.
You just need ideas, not tech know-how.
If you’re chosen, you’ll get the chance to work on your ideas through a series
of three ‘ideas’ workshops, beginning at the end of February.
You’ll also attend four workshops that will give you essential creative
business know-how about managing projects and money, team working, and
presenting your work.
At the end of the scheme, you will be able to pitch your worked-up plans for
your App to a panel of creative companies – and if they like what they see,
they’ll build the app for you and take it to market!!!
Whether your app is selected or not, you’ll have learnt a massive amount and
have fantastic industry contacts – improving your chances of getting a career
in the creative industries in Manchester.
In addition, we’ll be creating an online documentary about the scheme, which
will go out on www.CREATIVETimes.co.uk.
If you are interested in being part of the scheme, you need to first think
about the App you would like to work on. You need to consider what it will do,
who it will be for, and why people will want to use it.
Apps may be used by a Cultural Organisation or Charity in the city, or could be
a straight-forward commercial proposition – if you’ve got a good idea, let us
have it and we’ll help you get it to market!
HOW?
Places are really limited, so if you are up for the challenge, register your
idea for your app online now at http://tinyurl.com/TheAppSchool or call 0161
446 2991 for an application form.
If you want to register but don’t have access to a phone or computer, there
will be a drop-in session at the First Floor Café in Cornerhouse, 70 Oxford Rd.
from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday 11 February 2010.
The App School team will treat all ideas in confidence. We will be judging
applications by Sunday 21 February 2010 – we’ll be in touch shortly after to
let people know if they have secured a place on the project.
Good luck! The App School Team.