Social media is now the biggest source of internet traffic worldwide – it has already transformed the way we communicate, and has huge potential to change opinions, minds, and even behaviours. But with so many voices vying for attention online, it’s easy to get lost in the chatter.
Designed for absolute beginners through to curious novices, this intensive full day masterclass covers everything you need to know about the social media platforms and how to use them.
This course is for you if…
- You’re a beginner keen to understand how to use social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest
Course description
This one day course will cover all the basics of social media with practical exercises throughout the day.
Topics covered on the day include:
- Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram explained
- Dos: status updates, how to start a ‘conversation,’ timing
- Don’ts: complaining, trolling, defamation
- Where do you find an audience? The etiquette of how to connect with people using social media
- Practical application. How to write your first tweet, upload a meme, use Facebook scheduling. Basic application of what we’ve covered during the day.
PLEASE NOTE: A basic understanding of Twitter and Facebook and personal use of these platforms is helpful but this course is welcome to all levels of competency. Please feel free to bring your laptop, iPad or tablet to use during the class.
Tutor profile
Phoebe Montague is the editor of Melbourne-based fashion blog Lady Melbourne. Phoebe’s fashion commentary and style has earned her a reputation as one of Australia’s key fashion bloggers. Founded in 2007, Lady Melbourne now has a social media reach of over 50,000 unique likes, fans and followers across social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Phoebe completed a fine arts degree, ran her own fashion accessories label and worked with Jean Pierre Braganza and Lara Bohinc in London. She has a postgraduate degree in journalism, teaches blogging, social media and journalism at the Center for Adult Education (CAE) and RMIT in Melbourne and guest lectures at various corporate and educational events.
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MELBOURNE - Saturday 20 September
SYDNEY - Sunday 28 September
Details
MELBOURNE
Date: Saturday 20 September 2014
Times: 10am–5pm
Location: Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)
Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne.
Price: $229 (includes GST, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 16
Dress code: There is no dress code for Masterclasses. Please wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
SYDNEY
Date: Sunday 28 September 2014
Times: 10am–5pm
Location: Australian Technology Park, 2 Locomotive St, Eveleigh.
Price: $229 (includes GST, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 16
Dress code: There is no dress code for Masterclasses. Please wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 7 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
