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Freelancing
Course Description

Essential advice for those beginning a career in the new media industry.

Starting out on your own as a freelancer takes determination and can be a daunting prospect. Building a network, creating a steady flow of work and handling the clients requires particular skills and you need to get them fast.

This course can be taken as a three hour seminar where advice is presented with examples and discussion, or as six hour course which goes into greater detail and includes workshop time and exercises.

If the aims or topics you require are not listed in this description, please contact Christina to see if the training can be adapted to include them.

training@xtinalamb.co.uk

This course will enable delegates to:

  • Identify networking opportunities.
  • Build a repertoire of methods to find work.
  • Get noticed with a standout CV and portfolio.
  • Set daily fees appropriate for market rates and specific jobs.
  • Run smooth projects by planning effectively and anticipating problems.
  • Take effective briefings from clients in order to gain a solid structure for developments.
  • Write contracts which will protect both parties

Suitable for those starting out as freelancers in the industry or having recently completed new media courses.

Prerequisites:
None

Please contact Christina if you would like advice on the suitability of this course to your requirements.

Course Prices
 
Half day or one day course
Course Topics

Finding Work
Networking
Direct Marketing
Freelance web sites
Advertising
Development agencies

CV and Portfolio
Making your CV stand out
Acceptable formats
Which qualifications to include
Preparing a portfolio
Follow up tactics

Pricing a job
Setting your daily rate
per day vs per job
What's included in the price?
The pitch is free
Should meetings / admin be at a lower rate?

Taking and writing a brief
Quantifiable objectives
Design aims
Target audience
Content & updating
Maintenance
Structure
Delivery of assets
Producing a style guide
Establishing a taxonomy and technical spec.
Timeframes

Project Management
Understanding the project life cycle
Managing responsibilities
Maintaining a good relationship with the client
Resolving conflicts during development process
Planning time and avoiding problems
Choosing external suppliers
Staying on time / within budget
Handling account payment

Writing a contract
Responsibilities
Confidentiality
Term and Termination
Specifications
Assets, Delivery, Storage and Return
Schedule of Development
Acceptance
Force Majeure
Intellectual Property Rights
Payment Terms
Quality Assurance