To help to ensure that we offer the PD opportunies that you want, please complete THIS SHORT SURVEY. It is short, simple and sweet.

Thank you.

The fantastic news is that renewing or joining for the first time has NEVER been easier. Simply click HERE to access our new online membership page via The Education Shop.

You can choose your membership type and your magazine subscription bundle, pay and be good to go. The exciting part is – IT’S NOT BLOCKED BY EQ! yet…

If you would prefer to use the ol’ form and fax option, please download the 2012 membership form HERE. There have been some changes this year including the fax number so please ensure you use this form and not an old 2011 copy.

All memberships are due in Term One (even if you paid previously in Term 2/3. Only membership forms received late in Term 4 will flow onto this year.

Professional associations, particularly in Qld, survive only through schools taking out membership. We do not receive support from the department to offer services for our members.

Please take advantage of the new online renew/join option. Not only will you get that warm feeling of contributing to the association that supports Media Education and teachers, you’ll also get the buzz of our new sign-up process. In all seriousness, you’ll help us with our admin overheads by paying online. Please let me know if you have any questions.

ATOM QLD’s Platinum Sponsor, Queensland School of Film and Television, is offering PD for teachers in Semester 1 and 2, 2012. Sessions are run by award-winning filmmakers in areas such as cinematography, lighting, visual effects and sound.

More information can be found HERE.

We have plenty of ideas, but we are also hoping to hear from you.

Yes, YOU!

What kind of Professional Development opportunities are you interested in? What skills do you want to learn? What areas of Media are of particular interest to you at the moment? What can WE do for YOU?

Please post a comment below to let us know. The Committee will discuss your suggestions at our next meeting.

Thanks to Rhys Cassidy for this information.

The Media Teacher Toolkit

Volume 1 – Screen Production Essentials is a DVD packed with four complete projects, including tutorials, exemplars, rubrics and over 2GB of copyright-free video and audio files. And during Term 1 it is available for a bargain introductory price. Grab your HOD now!

More information is available at http://www.mediateachertoolkit.com/

We have a copy of Screen Production Essentials (Single User License) to give away to the first ATOM QLD member who emails us at atomqld1@gmail.com and lists two of the video editing programs covered in the tutorials on the Screen Production Essentials DVD.  (Naturally, you can find out on the product website.)

Good luck, ATOM-ers!

UPDATE: The winner is SUE O’MALLEY from Gordonvale SHS… nice work, Sue!

The Southbank Institute of Technology (a valued sponsor of ATOM QLD) runs a wonderful 2-year Animation program that is still accepting applications until March. If some of your 2011 graduates have an interest in the field of animation, please let them know!

To see some of the stunning work produced by the SBIT Advanced Diploma of Animation students, visit http://www.animationbrisbane.com.au/

Don’t forget that the Australian Teachers of Media Qld State Conference is set for Friday 25 May – Saturday 26 May at Brisbane State High School. Early Bird prices close 28 March 2012. More info HERE.

As you start the school year, don’t forget to check out the TEACHING RESOURCES that your fellow ATOM members have made available for you.

Lots of other ATOM-related goodness is in the air, including an imminent competition for the just-released Media Teacher’s Toolkit. Well worth checking out!

Here’s to a great 2012…

Please find attached a date claimer for the Australian Teachers of Media Qld State Conference for 2012. Early Bird prices close 28 March 2012 and please note that Regional ATOM members pricing is for those that teach at schools more than 2 hours drive from Brisbane.

The event will be held at Brisbane State High School on Friday 25 May – Saturday 26 May, 2012.

The ATOM Qld Exec are very excited to be able to offer a two day conference following the National Conference in Melbourne this year. We hope to see you there!

Kind Regards,

Derek Weeks

President > ATOM Qld

School is finishing, and the corridors are filled with despondent students wondering how they will survive three months without your Media classes to stimulate and enthrall them. Luckily, there are various school holiday workshops available that will help to keep their creative faculties energised.

IN THE BIN is offering a summer workshop program on 19th – 21st Dec & 10th – 12th Jan. Click HERE for details.

NIDA are facilitating a touring program, based mainly at St Laurence’s College in South Brisbane and Southbank Institute of Technology. There are a wide vcariety of courses focussed on acting, directing, presenting and more. “Doctor Who: Acting on Screen” sounds particularly interesting. Details HERE.

Do you know of other school holiday programs aimed at Media students (or teachers)? If so, please email the webmaster (terryoberg@hotmail.com) or leave a comment below.