Video Tutor

The Role
**Scope of the Job Reporting to**: Programme Leader - Production Arts Works Closely with: Lead Lighting Tutor, Sound Tutor, Video Technician, Production Manager & Technicians Job Purpose Alongside the Programme Leader - Production Arts and other colleagues, develop and deliver undergraduate training and assessment in Video Design and Schematics to a world leading industry standard. Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Programme Leader - Production Arts at the Academy, the Video Tutor shall execute the following tasks and responsibilities: - Leadership and training of students on the production arts courses in professional theatre and event video and relevant technologies. - Contributing to the Academy’s commitment to the continuous raising of standards in the training of students for careers in the arts and entertainment industry, and development of new technologies. - Maintaining the professional currency of the training in theatre and event video and new technologies through contact with the industry, for both staff development and to maintain a professional currency of the curriculum. Training and Tuition: - Developing and teaching a video syllabus for the 1st year, 2nd and 3rd year Bachelor of Arts Production Arts Programme. - Supervision and guidance of students fulfilling a video role on Academy productions and projects, working with external creatives and the Academy Production Manager and Video Technician. - Assessment of students fulfilling a video role on Academy productions and projects. Productions: - Close liaison with other departments, particularly those relating to production. - Maintaining and communicating to other departments a schedule of the Production Department’s activities. - Other related technical duties that may arise as a member of the Production Arts Programme Team. Finance: - To manage spending and reconciliation of any budget designated. - To research and propose any capital expenditure to keep in line with current industry developments. Health and Safety: - To engage with relevant Health and Safety training regarding the teaching and delivery of video and its technology. - To be familiar with and comply with current Health and Safety regulations relevant to the industry. - To ensure that personnel and students adhere to safe working practices.
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About the company
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is dedicated to world-leading education and training in the performing arts. SPAA will see performers and technicians hone their craft while receiving global qualifications, paving the way for a successful future on and off the world stage. SPAA is a centre of excellence the only dedicated performing arts academy of its kind in the Middle East where everyone is welcome, from all backgrounds, to realise their potential as the new creative citizens of the world.