[Dfey-nw-discuss] The App School – Creative Innovation Lab

[Tim Dobson]

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.

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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.