Tri-media alliance

Sheroog Kubur

Arts & Science Editor

The most important thing on your radar if you’re interested in any type of media production is the Tri-Media Alliance. Each point of the alliance can provide valuable skills and experience in the media production of your choice — from sound editing, to video production to writing. Tours of all three offices will be on Sept. 27 and 28 and the Campus Expo is Sept. 14 — come down and say hello!

The Gauntlet CJSW 90.9FM NUTV

If you’re reading this magazine, you’ve already become familiar with the University of Calgary’s independent publication, the Gauntlet. As the university doesn’t have a journalism program, this is your chance to get some journalism experience. While there are no membership fees, attending the workshops for different sections is encouraged. We cover an extensive range of topics, ranging from think pieces on the current state of the world to listicles ranking terrible motivational quotes. Needless to say, if you have something you want to write, the Gauntlet will be your outlet.

Practical skills that can be gained include improving your news-writing skills and experimenting with different sections. Life skills that can be gained include being introduced to different perspectives from different backgrounds and having a chance to see your work in a printed newspaper.

Sheroog’s Recommendation: The Arts section. If you’ve been to any bar, coffee shop or anywhere in Calgary you have without a doubt seen the iconic green CJSW sticker. CJSW is the U of C’s radio station, broadcasting continuous music and podcasts on 90.9FM or through their website. They are unmatched when it comes to sound production and music, and have an extensive library of physical and digital music to browse. Once you’ve been trained with all the equipment, a five dollar membership fee is required for upkeep. If you’re interested in working in radio or want some experience with audio editing, there is no shortage of opportunities there.

Practical skills that can be gained include learning audio production and developing an on-air presence. Life skills include being introduced to a catalogue of music that you can brag to your friends about and having an opportunity to be on live radio, which makes you cooler than everyone else.

Sheroog’s Recommendation: Post A-Punk-Alyptic. Walking around MacHall means you’ve seen the screens broadcasting videos ranging from skits to YouTube-style vlogs. This is the work of NUTV, the U of C’s television station. The content they produce is diverse and shows off the character of the creators, with tons of different series on their YouTube channel. They constantly have workshops for different aspects of video production, including how to operate the fancy cameras and using editing software to complete the artistic vision. An annual membership of $10 is required, but if you’re an aspiring filmmaker and don’t know where to start, NUTV is your best bet.

Practical skills that can be gained include video editing and production, creating and directing film projects from start to finish and gaining valuable film experience. Life skills include making professional-grade content that you can add to your repertoire and being able to say that you’ve directed a short film before.

Sheroog’s Recommendation: Academia Obscura.