COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of the course is to give you an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of closed captioning, subtitling for the deaf and hard of hearing, quality controlling captions as well as introducing software for applying subtitles to an audiovisual work.

CERTIFICATION

The certificate attests that the recipient has acquired certain knowledge of the subject, and enables the recipient to start using the word “captioner” in their livelihood and professional practice. Those meeting the credential requirements for each course are awarded a certificate.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the training, you will:

•  Be able to create subtitles
•  Create open and closed captions
•  Create subtitles for the deaf or hard of hearing
•  Edit, adapt and quality check caption files
•  Manage and control a leading subtitling software in the market
•  Put theoretical knowledge into practice
•  Learn on an autonomous basis
•  Organize and plan deadlines
•  Understand the subtitling and closed captioning industry
•  Be familiar with all the lingo in the industry

WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE?

The course is relevant for professionals concerned with media, e.g.: translators or interpreters, media content professionals, media translators or interpreters, individuals seeking professional Audiovisual and media training. In addition, this course is also relevant for anyone who would like to make a career out of subtitling e.g.: bilingual speakers, second language teachers, recent graduates or students, university student, individuals seeking to enter the TV and Film industries, freelancers working from home, retired professionals