Re: [Dfey-nw-discuss] The App School – Creati ve Innovation Lab

[Stephen Mount]

> Aged between 18 & 24?

I don't understand this, surely it should be any young people? no point 
restricting the age if it's just ideas, if it's a young people orientated event 
/ whatever, then surely it should be UNDER. 

I mean, there's a 12 year old that's made a million quid out of an iPhone 
application, right? The Chinese are leading the pack with young people (there's 
loads of them more intelligent than us UK people!)

That is all.

Cheers,
Steve.

On 3 Feb 2010, at 16:03, Tim Dobson wrote:

> Hey everyone,
> 
> I've just seen this:
> 
> http://www.manchesterdda.com/2010/02/03/the-app-school-creative-innovation-lab/
> 
> At face value it perhaps seems a bit overly commercially orientated from my 
> point of view however, I'm certain one could spin it into any direction you 
> like.
> 
> ----
> 
> The App School Creative Innovation Lab
> We’re on the look-out for young people with ‘the App Factor’ and an ambition 
> to work in Manchester’s Creative Industries.
> WHO?
> Are you: – Looking to get a career or start a business in the creative 
> industries? – Full of ideas and ambition? – Based in the Manchester ‘city 
> council’ area? – Aged between 18 & 24? – Interested in apps and the potential 
> they offer
> If so, a brand-new project called ‘Creative Innovation Lab’ is for you!
> WHAT?
> Creative Innovation Lab or ‘The App School’ will take 10 lucky individuals on 
> an intensive learning journey as they develop their ideas for a Mobile Phone 
> ‘app’ – by working with some of the best trainers and creative companies in 
> Manchester. You just need ideas, not tech know-how.
> If you’re chosen, you’ll get the chance to work on your ideas through a 
> series of three ‘ideas’ workshops, beginning at the end of February. You’ll 
> also attend four workshops that will give you essential creative business 
> know-how about managing projects and money, team working, and presenting your 
> work.
> At the end of the scheme, you will be able to pitch your worked-up plans for 
> your App to a panel of creative companies – and if they like what they see, 
> they’ll build the app for you and take it to market!!! Whether your app is 
> selected or not, you’ll have learnt a massive amount and have fantastic 
> industry contacts – improving your chances of getting a career in the 
> creative industries in Manchester. In addition, we’ll be creating an online 
> documentary about the scheme, which will go out on www.CREATIVETimes.co.uk
> If you are interested in being part of the scheme, you need to first think 
> about the App you would like to work on. You need to consider what it will 
> do, who it will be for, and why people will want to use it. Apps may be used 
> by a Cultural Organisation or Charity in the city, or could be a 
> straight-forward commercial proposition – if you’ve got a good idea, let us 
> have it and we’ll help you get it to market!
> HOW?
> Places are really limited, so if you are up for the challenge, register your 
> idea for your app online now at http://tinyurl.com/TheAppSchool or call 0161 
> 446 2991 for an application form.
> If you want to register but don’t have access to a phone or computer, there 
> will be a drop-in session at the First Floor Café in Cormerhouse, 70 Oxford 
> Rd. from3pm to 5pm on Thursday 11th February.
> The App School team will treat all ideas in confidence. We will be judging 
> applications by February 21st – we’ll be in touch shortly after to let people 
> know if they have secured a place on the project.
> Good luck! The App School Team
> More information and contact
> Creative Innovation Labs is funded by Manchester City Council, delivered in 
> partnership with Cornerhouse, MMU, Manchester Beacon for Public Engagement 
> and is being managed by The White Room. If you have any questions about The 
> App School, please contact The White Room address@hidden
> 
> We’re on the look-out for young people with ‘the App Factor’ and an ambition 
> to work in Manchester’s Creative Industries.
> WHO?
> 
> Are you:
> 
>    * Looking to get a career or start a business in the creative industries?
>    * Full of ideas and ambition?
>    * Based in the Manchester ‘city council’ area?
>    * Aged between 18 & 24?
>    * Interested in apps and the potential they offer?
> 
> If so, a brand-new project called ‘Creative Innovation Lab’ is for you!
> WHAT?
> 
> Creative Innovation Lab or ‘The App School’ will take ten lucky individuals 
> on an intensive learning journey as they develop their ideas for a Mobile 
> Phone ‘app’ – by working with some of the best trainers and creative 
> companies in Manchester.
> 
> You just need ideas, not tech know-how.
> 
> If you’re chosen, you’ll get the chance to work on your ideas through a 
> series of three ‘ideas’ workshops, beginning at the end of February.
> 
> You’ll also attend four workshops that will give you essential creative 
> business know-how about managing projects and money, team working, and 
> presenting your work.
> 
> At the end of the scheme, you will be able to pitch your worked-up plans for 
> your App to a panel of creative companies – and if they like what they see, 
> they’ll build the app for you and take it to market!!!
> 
> Whether your app is selected or not, you’ll have learnt a massive amount and 
> have fantastic industry contacts – improving your chances of getting a career 
> in the creative industries in Manchester.
> 
> In addition, we’ll be creating an online documentary about the scheme, which 
> will go out on www.CREATIVETimes.co.uk.
> 
> If you are interested in being part of the scheme, you need to first think 
> about the App you would like to work on. You need to consider what it will 
> do, who it will be for, and why people will want to use it.
> 
> Apps may be used by a Cultural Organisation or Charity in the city, or could 
> be a straight-forward commercial proposition – if you’ve got a good idea, let 
> us have it and we’ll help you get it to market!
> HOW?
> 
> Places are really limited, so if you are up for the challenge, register your 
> idea for your app online now at http://tinyurl.com/TheAppSchool or call 0161 
> 446 2991 for an application form.
> 
> If you want to register but don’t have access to a phone or computer, there 
> will be a drop-in session at the First Floor Café in Cornerhouse, 70 Oxford 
> Rd. from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday 11 February 2010.
> 
> The App School team will treat all ideas in confidence. We will be judging 
> applications by Sunday 21 February 2010 – we’ll be in touch shortly after to 
> let people know if they have secured a place on the project.
> 
> Good luck! The App School Team.
> 
>