Students Natalie Marshall and Joel Carnegie investigate the validity of some of the many courses on offer to budding personal trainers.
With courses ranging from 2 weeks to a year or more, what does it mean to be “fully qualified”?
Casual role for budding web/graphic designer!
Students are encouraged to apply for this ongoing position of web and graphic designer. “The role will be casual – and work will be given project by project (can expect consistent supply). Work to be completed from home, hence applicants will need to have own equipment, software etc. Mix of work is likely to be [...]
Become a computer tutor!
Kensington Neighbourhood House is looking for technology-savvy volunteers to help seniors build their computer skills.
Getting More Than You Googled For
According to Swinburne’s Dr Vivienne Waller, to ‘Google It’ means a lot more than just retrieving information you’ve asked for, as student Stephanie Bellassai discovered.
Participate in the MOTIF poll!
Motif would like to know what students want to see more of on the site!
Help us provide you with the kind of information you’re interested in seeing so that we can shape the content to suit your needs!
Work for the Australian Open
The Australian Open is calling for people to fill positions (some volunteer) in media and e-communications.
This is a great opportunity to gain professional experience but applications close Monday May 31st! See inside for details.
Societal blues on the rise, or are they?
Student Alice Masman’s article focusses on the ever-blurring line between sadness and depression, and hints that what is sometimes needed is simply time to cool down and cheer up.
Write in Your Face 2010!
“In 2010 Express Media is giving young people, or people working with young people, the chance to apply to Write in Your Face, a program of support funded by the Literature Board of the Australia Council . Express Media invites proposals from young writers who are using language in innovative ways. This may involve writing [...]
Filming media the world over: Isabelle Abric
Swinburne’s Deanne Mason spoke to the United Nations’ Deputy Chief of Communication and Public Information Section to gain insight on the life of a UN worker and learnt just how far studying media can take you.
Interview with Nicole Brady
Justin Hoffman speaks to the editor of The Age’s Green Guide and discusses how television and its politics continue to thrive despite the push for convergence to online media.