[Year 12 SofDev] ICT Week 2009 - Only One Week to Go!

Mon Jul 20 09:42:57 EST 2009

ICT Week is only one week away and there are plenty of exciting activities
planned to celebrate the use of ICT in all facets of society. Make sure you
and your school community gets involved by participating in the following
activities or by running something in your own school and letting us know!

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*1) ICT & Careers Expo
Did you know that the IT industry is one of the fastest growing career
markets in Australia?*

Come along and find out more about how you can achieve your career goals at
the 2009 *ICT & Careers Expo*.  From Fashion, to Sport, to Music, to
Programming and much more - we have all the answers!

*Date:* Saturday 1st August
*Venue:* Melbourne High School, Forrest Hill, South Yarra
*Time:* 10:00am – 3:00pm
*Cost:* FREE

For information about exhibitors and over 25 presentations or to download
your FREE tickets go to www.ictweek.vitta.org.au

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*2) ICT Industry Bus Tour
*There are still a couple of places left for the ICT Industry Bus Tour for
teachers and career practitioners. The bus will visit the Centre for Health
Innovation, Monash University Computing Museum, Ericsson and the Academy of
Interactive Entertainment and will include hands on activities and
one-on-one interaction with ICT industry professionals. The day will not
only be a fun introduction to possibilities in the ICT industry, but also a
great way to network with colleagues and industry.

*Date:* Thursday 30th July

*Start and Finish:* VITTA Office, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood

*Time:* 8:30am – 7:00pm

*Cost:* FREE for VITTA Members

For a full program outline and information on how to apply visit
www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents and click on Industry Bus Tour

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*3) Natcoll Short Courses*

Natcoll in conjunction with VITTA are presenting limited edition Multimedia
Short Courses during ICT Week.

Choose from a range of short courses covering programs like Photoshop,
Indesign, Flash and GameMaker.
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Monday, 27 July, 2009  *
*Creating and editing artwork with
Photoshop*<http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/92/title/Creating%20and%20Editing%20Artwork%20with%20Photoshop>-
9:00am – 12:30pm (Including Morning Tea and Refreshments)
*Creative print layouts with
InDesign*<http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/94/title/Creative%20Print%20Layouts%20with%20InDesign>-
1:30pm – 4:30pm (Including Afternoon Tea and Refreshments)
*
Tuesday, 28 July, 2009*
*Animating and creating interactivity with
Flash*<http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/96/title/Animating%20and%20Creating%20Interactivity%20with%20Flash>-
9:00am – 12:30pm (Including Morning Tea and Refreshments)
*Creative game design with Game
Maker<http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/98/title/Creative%20Game%20Design%20with%20Game%20Maker>
*- 1:30pm – 4:30pm (Including Afternoon Tea and Refreshments)
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Thursday, 30 July, 2009*
*Creating and editing artwork with
Photoshop*<http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/93/title/Creating%20and%20Editing%20Artwork%20with%20Photoshop>-
9:00am – 12:30pm (Including Morning Tea and Refreshments)
*Creative print layouts with
InDesign*<http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/95/title/Creative%20Print%20Layouts%20with%20InDesign>-
1:30pm – 4:30pm (Including Afternoon Tea and Refreshments)
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Friday, 31 July, 2009*
*Animating and creating interactivity with
Flash*<http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/97/title/Animating%20and%20Creating%20Interactivity%20with%20Flash%20-%20July%2031>-
9:00am – 12:30pm (Including Morning Tea and Refreshments)
*Creative game design with Game
Maker*<http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/99/title/Creative%20Game%20Design%20with%20Game%20Maker%20-%20July%2031>-
1:30pm – 4:30pm (Including Afternoon Tea and Refreshments)

*Please note, all sessions are hands on and each session is strictly limited
to 21 attendees. Please register early to avoid disappointment at missing
out*

*Venue: *Swinburne University, John Street, Hawthorn, Room number: AS405 (
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/campuses/hawthorn/maps/)*
Cost: *VITTA* *Members = $140 | Non-Members = $175

Want to know more? Go to www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents for full
descriptions or to register online. Contact VITTA on pd at vitta.org.au or 9495
6836 if you have any questions.

*4) PixelEd Meet the Multimedia Industry Dinner*

PixelEd's annual "Meet Industry Dinner" gives Multimedia and Interactive
Digital Media teachers an opportunity to fulfill the VET training
requirement to stay up-to-date on industry matters. It is also a great
opportunity to network with other teachers, explore career options and talk
to industry professionals.

This years keynote speakers include *Wayne Rankin*, a renowned
Australia-based graphic designer and a representative from *Big Ant Studios*,
a Melbourne-based game studio.

The Dinner will be held at *Enoteca Oggi* 237 Lygon St, Carlton 3053,
*Thursday July 30 at 7.15*
3 course meal (drinks extra)
*Cost:* $70 (members of PixelEd - $60)

Register online today for this limited event at:
http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/91/title/PixelEd%20Meet%20the%20Industry%20Dinner

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*5) Create Your Own Event*

Join VITTA in celebrating ICT best practice teaching and learning in
Australian schools!

Are you running or know of an innovative ICT program in your school or
community? VITTA is currently looking to promote ICT activities,
competitions and events throughout Australia. To register your school or
community event please contact the VITTA office on +61 3 9495 6836 or email
ictweek at vitta.org.au

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Lisa Chadderton
Senior Project Officer
VITTA
P: +61 3 9495 6836
F: +61 3 9495 6834
M: 0402522596
E: lisa at vitta.org.au
W: www.vitta.org.au
Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge St
PO Box 1099
Collingwood VIC 3066
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