SPITBALL
Our blog where we promote some of our student work, ponder on the state of the industry, chat with pros, and muse over trends
Your next chapter starts here: create.able.’s School-leavers Transition Program launches 19 October
Your next chapter starts with something you love. Launching 19 October, create.able.’s nine-week School-leavers Transition Program helps young people with disability and neurodivergence build creative skills, everyday independence and pathways towards employment in Rouse Hill.
ACT Vocational Student of the Year 2023: Marija Rathouski
Nominated by The Australian Academy of Media in the category of ACT Vocational Student of the Year, Marija took out top place at the ACT Training Awards on Thursday 14 September 2023 at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra. The award recognises a student’s outstanding achievement in a course of study leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
Unlock Your Inner Storyteller: 3 Ways to Improve Your Storytelling Techniques
Storytelling is an incredibly powerful tool, capable of captivating audiences and inspiring action. Whether you're looking to become a more effective public speaker, captivate an audience in a meeting, or just become a better storyteller in your everyday life, you can improve your storytelling technique in three easy steps.
Academy of Media launches career-ready content creator course, Create Great
The Australian Academy of Media (RTO 45017) has launched an industry-leading training program, Create Great, to equip individuals with the skills they need to launch their own content creation careers.
Why businesses need content creators
Creating content is no longer a job. It’s a business model that can generate new streams of revenue and drive brand awareness at the same time. As content consumption continues to grow, businesses are increasingly experimenting with different types of content to attract and retain new audiences. In this article, we’ll explain why creating content is smart, along with its benefits to business and how to get started.
On The Leaders' Lounge with Alec Lynch
Media is anything that helps communicate one-to-many and can be anything from a blog or podcast to television. To me, when you’re in business, media is a tool to get your product in front of potential customers.
Skilled Capital ACT: Certificate III in Screen and Media CUA31015
Whether you’re a recent school leaver, changing career paths or returning to work after a period of time-out, and have a desire to work in the screen, media and entertainment industry, this foundation-level qualification is for you.
Skilled Capital ACT: Certificate IV in Leadership & Management BSB40520
“Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” - Peter Drucker
Subsidised Course Fees for Canberrans: Skilled Capital
As an approved training provider for Skilled Capital, The Australian Academy of Media (RTO 45017) can offer training to individuals living or working in the Australian Capital Territory, with fees subsidised by the ACT Government.
On The Leaders' Lounge with Colin Barnard
Enjoy the moment and your time in a role, but also know when you have finished adding value. When you feel like you are treading water, pass the role onto the next person who can bring fresh ideas and eyes to the position to help the business grow – I have found 3-4 years in any role tends to be the sweet spot. Then, look to the next challenge, get out of your comfort zone and make an impact somewhere new.
The disability sector needs you!
A shortage of workers is impacting the ability of many disability service providers to support the individuals who rely on them most. With the arts, media and entertainment sector still grappling with the effects of COVID-19, this could be an employment option to consider - even if only temporarily.
On The Leaders' Lounge with Magdalena Kosior-Molloy
One of the best pieces of advice I received was from my mentor Sheryle Moon: “Believe in yourself, your own abilities, potential and identify three strengths of yours for which you want to be known for.”
On The Leaders' Lounge with Belinda Pervan
I’m innately competitive and results oriented, and very much driven by continually growing and learning – at work that comes through in the projects and roles i take on, but also my desire to grow my team members - seeing their success truly rewards me more than my own these days.
Implications of the new News Media Bargaining Code
For the mandatory code to be fairly executed, there will need to be a balance of negotiating power and commercial benefits for both Australian news organisations and global digital platforms.