Vernacular Media Courses, Seminars, and Workshops
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1. Vernacular Media Specialist Training
Description:
This training gives instruction and hands-on experience in all aspects of vernacular media work. Concepts covered range from strategizing for use of appropriate media, communication principles, evaluating media, designing programs, choosing an appropriate recording platform, and instruction in various recording platforms. View the VM Training Course Syllabus.
Who should attend:
Members of a mission seeking a position as a Vernacular Media Specialist. Successful completion of the VM Specialist Training Course will earn a certificate of achievement as a VM Specialist.
Dates:
The fourteen-week course is offered at JAARS a minimum of once a year. The course usually begins in February and or in September.
Location:
JAARS, Waxhaw, NC, USA
Cost:
- $300 to $500
For information:
Contact vms_training_sec@jaars.org
2. Program and Curriculum Design
Description:
Instruction is given in the task of putting together audio programs. Attention is given to the language program goals, to principles of curriculum development.
Who should attend:
The course is appropriate for anyone who would like help in putting together audio programs. No experience in audio recording is required.
Dates:
Flexible scheduling
Location:
Flexible location
Cost:
Depending on location
For information:
Contact vms_training_sec@jaars.org
3. Audio for Audio
Description:
This training addresses the issues of Program Planning as well as Program Designing, and provides an opportunity to record, edit, and duplicate an audio program onto cassette or CD. Attention is also given to the practical issues of soundproofing and signal flow.
Who should attend:
Generally members of missions who desire to record audio programs. No previous experience in recording required.
Dates:
The four-week course is offered once a year, with a flexible scheduling.
Location:
JAARS, Waxhaw, NC, USA
Cost:
$50
For information:
Contact vms_training_sec@jaars.org
4. Audio for Video
Description:
This training gives instruction in the VMS methodology of dubbing shell videos. Concepts covered: using shell videos, timing issues, scripting, working with speakers, maximizing recordings, trouble shooting shell errors.
Who should attend:
Generally members of other missions who desire to record shell videos administered by VMS. Proof of previous training and experience in audio recording is required.
Dates:
The three-week course is offered once a year, with a flexible scheduling.
Location:
JAARS, Waxhaw, NC, USA
Cost:
$50
For information:
Contact vms_training_sec@jaars.org
5. Custom Minicourses and Workshops
Description:
These are custom designed to fit your training needs.
Who should attend:
The courses and workshops are appropriate for anyone, but most often have been taught to our indigenous coworkers and VM Specialists on furlough.
Dates:
Flexible scheduling
Location:
Flexible location
Cost:
Depending on location
For information:
Contact vms_training_sec@jaars.org
6. Seminars
Description:
These are custom designed to fit your needs. Topics such as VMS overview, designing a program, and using audio recording equipment/software can be developed for specific audiences.
Dates:
Flexible scheduling
Location:
Flexible location
Cost:
Depending on location
For information:
Contact vms_training_sec@jaars.org
