Theoneminutesjr Workshops

Why organise workshops Empower young people to express themselves Provide basic communication/audiovisual skills Give opportunity to collaborate with peers Teamwork, self-esteem, creativity Involve marginalized youngsters

Workshops organized so far Total: 50 workshops in Europe Involving over youngsters Ranging from Chisinau to Casablanca, from Berlin to Beirut, from Dublin to Derry, from Salzburg to Skopje and from Amsterdam to Amman

A Generic Workshop youngsters with different backgrounds 2-3 video artists & 1-2 coordinators 4-5 days script-writing, filming, editing Equipment: 2-3 laptops & 5 cameras Results: 20 one-minute videos of broadcasting quality

the three stages Before the workshop During the workshop After the workshop

Before the workshop Questions which need to be answered during the preparation Who will coordinate and facilitate the workshop Where will the workshop take place Are there partners needed Will it be a local, national or international workshop How to reach the youngsters What are the costs of a workshop What are the technical needs What kind of facilities are required

Before the workshop Preparation for the facilitators Know who you are working with Prepare and synchronize working approach Learn about the city/country the workshop takes place Read the application forms of the youngsters Ask for background information of the youngsters Schedule the workshop day by day Know what kind of equipment is available

Working method and approach Non-formal education based on equal standing Creative process as well as outcome is important Improvisation, ad-hoc handling and flexibility Teamwork Tailor-made approach Intensive, time limitations During the workshop

Workshop Schedule Day 1 0:00Personal introduction – introduction trainers and participants theoneminutesjr – history, present and future Script-writing – participants develop their own ideas Participants present their ideas to facilitators What’s possible – what’s impossible? Group dynamics – “who films what with whom and where?” Finalizing ideas, optional filming and/or introduction to camera work

Workshop schedule Days 2 and 3 General meeting and start filming in groups and finalizing ideas Filming all videos in these two days Editing process starts on the 3rd day

Workshop schedule Day 4: General meeting and reflection of filming process Filming (if necessary) and editing Day 5: Finalization of films, i.e. titles/credits End of editing, setting up of presentation Final screening and reflection of workshop results Farewell party

workshop trouble-shooting Things to keep in mind during the workshop Group dynamics Team of organisers Local sensitivities Time-keeping Props Music Insurance/Liability Underprivileged youngsters

Evaluation Assist youngsters developing skills Dissemination Competition After the workshop