Press Releases04 Feb 04

Magazine/web site competion: free hands-on web site/print workshops for all entrants

FREE HANDS-ON WEBSITE/PRINT WORKSHOPS FOR ALL ENTRANTS

MAGAZINES:

SEND TWO EDITIONS published between April 2003 and February 2004 to the Church of Ireland Press Office, 61-67 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2QH. Please enclose full details of editorial team, address and telephone number and/or e-mail address.

WEBSITES:

SEND YOUR DIOCESAN OR PARISH WEBSITE ADDRESS TO The Press Office

Please indicate which workshop venue, Belfast or Dublin, suits you best (see below).

In both publications and websites judges will be looking for good graphic presentation, visual coherence and housestyle. Content should reflect a vibrant parish/diocesan community and demonstrate an editorial policy that is responsive and relevant to the readership.

Prizes are sponsored by the Diocesan Education Committee of Down, Dromore and Connor.

Competition results and presentations will be announced at the General Synod in Armagh on Thursday, 13 May 2004.

ALL ENTRANTS,

magazines and websites, will be invited to attend WEB/Print workshops in either Belfast or Dublin. These will look at practical aspects of print and website design and development particularly layout, use of photography and access to databases. Editors will gain some practical tips and assistance relating to their magazine or website. Dates and venues for workshops will be sent to entrants in April 2004.

The workshops will be run by DEREK KINNEN MA, FRSA who has many years of experience in IT and educational uses of technology in particular. He is a former Head of Department at Stranmillis University College and Head of Learning Resources. He now runs his own company specialising in the forensic applications of virtual reality and edits the British Journal of Educational Technology.

For further information please contact Rev Brian Parker, Media Officer tel: 028/048 9023 2909