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What
is MediAction! ? |
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MediAction! is a year-round public outreach
initiative organised by the Media
Development Authority (MDA) to inspire Singaporeans
to discover the benefits and possibilities that
media can offer for work, learning and play.
It comprises a series of engaging and fun
events for everyone - students, parents, educators
and the public.
some of the past activities were:
| AnimateNOW!
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Create your own animation for free and stand to win prizes! AnimateNOW! is an online animation competition that runs from June to November 2006, at the AnimateNOW! website. Contestants create their own flash animations, which are voted by the public. Each month, the voted top 5 animations for each category (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Open) are assessed by a panel of judges where the top winner will win prizes sponsored by Toonz and Wacom. |
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| Moving
Minds
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Film enthusiasts have the opportunity to curate their own film festivals or organise film-related events that will combine their passion for films with the business acumen of entrepreneurship. |
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| SITEX
2006: Your Digital Playground
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Join us at the playground at SITEX and have lots of fun trying out new digital games and animations for free and stand to win fabulous lucky draw prizes! |
Check out the Calendar
of Events for more fun and interesting
activities.
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What
is the definition of media? |
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The media refer to the various platforms
including film, publishing, music, TV and radio,
which deliver rich information and entertainment
to us. With the advent and convergence of technology,
interactive and digital media (IDM) have become
increasingly pervasive in our lives. IDM comprises
digital content and entertainment including
film, music, photography, arts, videography and games.
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Why
MediAction! ? |
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MDA organizes MediAction! a public education
and outreach campaign to offer all Singaporeans
through a string of events and initiatives the
opportunities and platforms to understand the
benefits of media and learn how to use media
to enrich their life. MediAction! seeks to inculcate
media literacy skills in Singaporeans, encourage
them to showcase their creativity by producing
content, and equip them with the knowledge to
use media in a discerning and responsible way
through inculcating Cyberwellness.
MediAction! is also part of the MDA's development
initiative to nurture the growth of the media
industry, and position Singapore as a vibrant
global media city. As part of the MEDIA 21 blueprint,
the MDA aims to increase the GDP generated by
the media industry to 3% from the current 1.56%
and create 10,000 more jobs.
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When
is MediAction! ? |
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While MediAction! is a year-round campaign,
we focus on two key windows: Broadcast Asia
in June-July and Asia
Media Festival in November-December.
During these two key periods, public outreach
activities will complement trade events to create
greater buzz and generate more interesting opportunities
for both public and trade participants.
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What
can MediAction! offer me? |
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MediAction! offers every Singaporean the opportunity to learn more about the media and participate in fun and engaging events. There are workshops to teach everyone - students, professionals, educators, parents, the public - how to create animation, multimedia and other digital content. Learn to appreciate film, publish your own works and take advantage of the plethora of programmes lined up for you. Through these events, you also get to connect with like-minded individuals and even expand your social networks.
MediAction! also enables our partners to increase
the awareness of their company products and
services. As a partner of MediAction! you gain
greater mindshare via an assortment of marketing
channels adopted by MediAction! and its partners.
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Who
can be part of MediAction! ? |
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MediAction! is for everyone - whether you
are a beginner, an aspiring content creator
or an industry professional.
Visit our Calendar
of Events today to find out what
are some of the activities or events.
We welcome partners to work with us and share
your ideas to bring the excitement of the media
industry to the masses.
You can find out more from this link.
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How
can I participate in MediAction! ? |
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You can take the first step by reading
about the list of events and activities and
see if they are any areas that interest you.
Don't just keep them to yourself, share with
the rest of your friends and encourage them
to join you.
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Are
all the events free? |
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Some events
are free, while others require registration
fees.
Please check our Calendar
of Events for specific details. |
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