Digital Media Technician
Harris Academy, Bermondsey (School)
Total years of experience :23 years, 8 Months
Digital Multi-Media Technician
To liaise with the Head of Faculty and the Head of ICT and other members of the teaching staff in the provision of practical equipment, its issue to students, return, tracking and testing within Media Studies and keeping accurate tracking records.
To deliver skills lessons to students and staff in teaching group sets in relation to use of the cameras, both moving and still image, Apple Mac and PC software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Indesign and Adobe Master Collection) and other software as used in the Media Department. To support the Apple Mac integration into Windows and Windows network and other media equipment such as Digital Stills and Moving Image Camera's.
To provide in class support and training for students and staff in the use of equipment and software within media studies on a one to one or one to group/class basis including Microsoft Office and all Media related software and hardware.
To maintain Apple Mac and Windows computers in terms of software updates, student accounts, backups of work in progress, converting students audio and audio visual material, converting to digital and analogue tape formats as well ensure completed work is burnt to DVD-R, CD-R, audio tape, digital video tape and a variety of video and audio formats using MPEG Stream Clip and Adobe Soundbooth for longer term storage and archiving.
To undertake any bulk photocopying and reprographic duties as required for teaching staff and create hard copy and audio visual marketing materials.
To create assembly powerpoints for staff and inserting video and audio clips, testing and setting up main hall stage laptop, projector and run sound mixing desk, run radio and stage microphones.
To create, film and edit instructional and tutorial videos cross academy and upload to academy You Tube Channel.
To buy equipment, consumables and ensure that adequate supplies of materials are available for classes, including preparing requisition orders as required and help to tutors with teaching material creation for lessons both electronic and hard copy that can be upload to a virtual learning environment or printed as hard copy.
To research and develop ideas looking at new emerging technologies that may benefit learners and tutors across college courses and departments.
To assist in the preparation of information for compliance with current health and safety regulations.
To assist with the maintenance of appropriate records and ensure the safe storage of all items, equipment and materials.
To carry out routine maintenance work as required and to assist in annual stock taking.
To liaise with trade representatives, learners, tutors, visitors, the general public, support staff and suppliers and have excellent customer service skills.
To set up teaching aids and ensure their safe storage, e.g. computers, laptops, lighting, stage and recording/TV studio sound, audio equipment, mics, instruments and video/audio equipment, video and still cameras tripods, cables, PA systems, amplifiers and adhere to the college Health and Safety policy.
To clean benches and other work areas at the end of each day as and when required and to assist with administrative tasks within Corporate Services as and when required.
To assist in the provision of ICT support services within Media Studies.
To update and be responsible for Harris Academy Bermondsey Media Department You Tube, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Google + and Social Network Feeds, upload video/audio/digital image content and update with news of Acadamy events and tutor requirements.
To assist the other technician(s) and tutors within other areas of the college and administration and data entry tasks as required.
To ensure that the Disability Act and Child Protection Policy is enforced and that education is inclusive and does not exclude or discriminate.
1. Daily testing of the Museum's in-gallery audio-visual and multimedia systems.
2. Undertake remedial work to address faults in audio-visual and multimedia systems.
3. Internal and corporate events support, including the operation and occasional installation of public address, presentation and other AV equipment within the London branches.
4. Liaison with external clients and trouble-shooting in pressurised situations.
5. Assisting the specification, procurement, installation and movement of various. pieces of multimedia and interactive equipment in line with the next exhibitions across London, as well as other museum work, as directed by the Audio Visual Officer or other members of the New Media Department.
6. Working closely and successfully with other departments and key stakeholders across the museum to ensure the efficient, friendly and high-quality delivery of multimedia services.
7. Liaison with the Imperial War Museum corporate IT department, Facilities Management and HMS Belfast’s Electrical Officers in the furtherance of the efficiency of the AV systems.
8. Computer-based sound and film editing for exhibition and other purposes, often to tight deadlines.
9. Assisting the creation of new interactive exhibits as defined by the Multimedia Manager.
10. Occasional computer data entry
11. Copying of sound material, from a variety of different formats, into standard archive form, carried out on behalf of the Museum's Sound Archive.
12. Preparation of copy items, requested by members of the public and Museum staff, from the Museum's Sound Archive.
13. To comply with all relevant health and safety legislation with a view to ensuring the safety of staff, visitors and themselves; with particular attention being given to manual handling procedures.
14. To report potentially hazardous conditions to line management
15. To ensure all Risk Assessments are complied with.
16. Other duties that may be required by the Audio Visual Officer or other members of the New Media team.
17. Working with VIP's and important renowned clients from across all media industries.
To liaise with the Head of Faculty and the Head of ICT and other members of the teaching staff in the provision of practical equipment, its issue to students, return, tracking and testing within Media Studies and keeping accurate tracking records.
To deliver skills lessons to students and staff in teaching group sets in relation to use of the cameras, both moving and still image, Apple Mac and PC software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Indesign and Adobe Master Collection) and other software as used in the Media Department. To support the Apple Mac integration into Windows and Windows network and other media equipment such as Digital Stills and Moving Image Camera's.
To provide in class support and training for students and staff in the use of equipment and software within media studies on a one to one or one to group/class basis including Microsoft Office and all Media related software and hardware.
To maintain Apple Mac and Windows computers in terms of software updates, student accounts, backups of work in progress, converting students audio and audio visual material, converting to digital and analogue tape formats as well ensure completed work is burnt to DVD-R, CD-R, audio tape, digital video tape and a variety of formats for longer term storage and archiving.
To undertake any bulk photocopying and reprographic duties as required for teaching staff and create hard copy and audio visual marketing materials.
To buy equipment, consumables and ensure that adequate supplies of materials are available for classes, including preparing requisition orders as required and help to tutors with teaching material creation for lessons both electronic and hard copy that can be upload to a virtual learning environment or printed as hard copy.
To research and develop ideas looking at new emerging technologies that may benefit learners and tutors across college courses and departments.
To assist in the preparation of information for compliance with current health and safety regulations.
To assist with the maintenance of appropriate records and ensure the safe storage of all items, equipment and materials.
To carry out routine maintenance work as required and to assist in annual stock taking.
To liaise with trade representatives, learners, tutors, visitors, the general public, support staff and suppliers and have excellent customer service skills.
To set up teaching aids and ensure their safe storage, e.g. computers, laptops, lighting, stage and recording/TV studio sound, audio equipment, mics, instuments and video/audio equipment, video and still cameras tripods, cables, PA systems, amplifiers and adhere to the college Health and Safety policy.
To clean benches and other work areas at the end of each day as and when required and to assist with administrative tasks within Corporate Services as and when required.
To assist in the provision of ICT support services within Media Studies.
To assist the other technician(s) and tutors within other areas of the college and administration and data entry tasks as required.
To ensure that the Disability Act and Child Protection Policy is enforced and that education is inclusive and does not exclude or discriminate.
Teaching Literacy, Numeracy and ICT to adults, seniors and learners with learning difficulties and special educational needs.
Setting course work and marking, tracking learner progress. Supporting learners where needed with course work.
Multi-Media Technician/Sessional Tutor BTEC Media Studies 1st Diploma/National Certificate/Diploma/ICT CLAIT Entry Level 3, Level 1 & Level 2.
To support classrooms and tutors with their multi-media requirements, teaching aids and media software such as Avid, Avid Liquid, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Adobe Photoshop and equipment. To convert audio visual material from analogue tape formats to digital formats and vice versa. To film, record and edit a variety of college marketing and classroom teaching materials. To create hard copy and digital, audio and audio visual teaching materials. To create lesson plans and schemes of work. Support learners in media and ICT lessons. To adhere to college disability act legislation, health and safety and child protection policies. To research and develop ideas to aid teaching and the learners learning journey. To ensure the booking of media equipment to learners and staff and keeping accurate records. To repair where possible any damaged equipment and to oversee repairs to outside companies. To liaise with tutors, learners, customers, members of the public and trade representatives. To buy equipment and ensure that there is an adequate supply of stock. To assist in stock taking duties, To manage e-learning virtual learning environment and electronic course material content. To set up and support learners and tutors using TV and Radio studio as required. To source video and audio clips, TV/Radio programmes/print and graphics as required. To create hard copy and audio visual marketing materials. To assist with data entry and administration tasks as required.
Media Support Technician (Full Time)
To support media classrooms and tutors with their multi-media software and equipment, teaching aids and media software such as Avid, Avid Liquid, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Adobe Photoshop and equipment. To convert audio visual material from analogue VHS, VHS-C, SVHS and DV tape formats to digital formats and files and vice versa. To film, record and edit a variety of college marketing materials and create classroom teaching materials and help guides.
To create hard copy electronic teaching materials. Support learners in media and ICT lessons with video/audio editing, filming, print and graphics, webpage design. To adhere to college disability act legislation, health and safety and child protection policies.
To liaise with tutors, learners, customers, members of the public and trade representatives.
To buy media equipment and ensure that there is supplies of consumables. To assist in stock taking duties. To source video and audio clips, TV/Radio programmes/print and graphics examples as required.
To create and produce audio visual marketing and teaching materials. To assist with data entry and administration tasks as required.
Certificate in Education (CertEd) teaching qualification for teaching and training in the further and higher education sector.
Unit Achieved Level Application of number 3 Communication 3 Information technology 3 Sound production Advanced Moving image production Advanced Photography for the media Advanced Film studies Advanced Investigating the content of media products Advanced Planning & researching the content of media products Advanced Producing print products Advanced Producing audio products Advanced Producing moving image products Advanced Investigating & carrying out audience research/analysis Advanced Investigating & carrying out media marketing Advanced Investigating media industries Advanced
Unit Achieved Level Information technology 2 Application of number 2 Communication 2 Investigating media products & audiences Intermediate Planning and producing print & graphics products Intermediate Planning & producing audio-visual products Intermediate Investigating local, regional & national media Intermediate Video production Intermediate Improving own learning & performance 2 Working with others 2
