Open call: FRAME Advanced 2024 audio-visual archives training

The call is in partnership with FIAT/IFTA (International Federation of Television Archives) and EBU Academy (European Broadcasting Union). The FRAME training programme consists of four actions per year: two training sessions – FRAME Basics for beginner or less experienced professionals and FRAME Advanced for experienced and trained ones – and a mentoring programme addressed to young professionals – FRAME Mentoring. With a comprehensive approach, the FRAME training programme covers each step and aspect of audio-visual archiving.

The training programme focuses on the latest and innovative practices of the audio-visual heritage sector. Alternatively, the yearly training session deals with technical and technological aspects of the preservation and management of audio-visual archives (FRAME Advanced Tech), or with documentation and access topics (FRAME Advanced Access).

In 2024, FRAME Advanced Tech will be co-organised with Rai (Radiotelevisione italiana), which will host the training session in its premises in Torino.

The training programme will cover the following topics (non-exhaustive list):

• Technical chain of audio-visual archiving.
• Digitisation strategy and technical specifications.
• Open source solutions for archiving.
• Risk management and disaster recovery plan.
• Latest developments in digital preservation.
• AI applied to audio-visual archives restoration.
• Environmental impact of digital archiving.
• Training courses will be designed and delivered in English by recognised European and international experts, who will share their best practices, experience and innovation.

The training session will alternate theoretical presentations and interactive formats: workshops, case studies, feedback experience, etc. In addition, it offers professional visits to Rai and a partner institution, and networking times.

Who can apply to FRAME Advanced 2024?

FRAME Advanced is addressed to all European and internationals professionals working in the audio-visual archives field, regardless of their age, nationality, or field of activity (technical, documentation, production, etc.). However, it is aimed primarily at professionals mastering the fundamental knowledge of audio-visual archiving with previous experience or dedicated training. Basic concepts will not be reviewed during presentations considered as already acquired by participants.

Applicants who are not sure if the FRAME Advanced training session is adequate for their needs, should complete a questionnaire to help them determine which FRAME training action is suitable for them. Those who have any questions or are interested in another FRAME training action, should send an email to [email protected].

Tuition fees

Tuition fees cover the costs of the training session organisation, the creation and production of the training programme and training materials, and the remuneration of speakers.

• For non-scholarship participants: €1 200 (about $1 300).
• For scholarship participants: €700.

Scholarships

The scholarships will be granted in priority to participants:

• From Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Hungary, Latvia, Cyprus, Malta, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Republic of Serbia and Ukraine.
• From any other country demonstrating in a cover letter the need for this financial support, and the impossibility of obtaining such funding from their institution or in their home country.

How to apply?

To apply to FRAME Advanced Tech 2024, applicants must complete an application form before 22 September 2024. Read the conditions for application here.

View the original call here.