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Halloween photography course

For anyone interested in joining a basic introduction to photography course. Francesco Arese Visconti is organising a workshop the week-end of 31 October. Here are the details:

INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

This is a two-day introductory course to basic digital photography. Students will be able to become more comfortable with using a DSLR camera, learning about their adjustments, how to photograph using manual settings, how these adjustments affect the final image and how to adjust photographs on the computer. Students will learn how to digitally process their images using basic Photoshop elements and format them for print or for the web. There will be discussions about photography as a visual language of communication and artistic expression

Schedule

Day 1
10 – 13:Theory. Basic aspects of photographic cameras
14 – 17:Pratice on the field

Day 2
10 – 13: Image post – production. Downloading of the images, first critique, introduction to Photoshop
14 – 17: Photoshop elements and final critique

Cost: CHF 500.-

Those who are interested can contact Francesco directly at visconti@webster.ch.

About Francesco:

Francesco is an experienced and published freelance photographer, who has worked for important museums and public institutions. He is a member of the Union Suisse des Photographes Professionnels (USPP) and currently Deputy Head of the Media Communications department and Coordinator of the Photography Program at Webster University Geneva. He has also organised a number of photography workshops including a summer programme in Italy and courses at Urbino Art Village, a centre for creative workshops in Italy. For further information: www.aresevisconti.com.

By GenevaCom| October 20th, 2015|Other events|Comments Off

Two new communication jobs in Geneva

Two new communication jobs are now online:

-Junior web/multimedia officer – GSCP, Geneva
-Intern – GCSP, Geneva

View the jobs page>>

By GenevaCom| October 5th, 2015|Careers|Comments Off

Next GCN lunchtime seminar – Tuesday 22 September 2015

Lunchtime seminar – Communicating through images

This presentation will focus on visual communication, specifically the role of images in communication. Francesco Arese Visconti, an experienced professional photographer, will explore the power of images.

Every time we take a photograph, we are actually cropping reality, we are choosing what message we want to deliver. Today, on social media, some half a million images are being uploaded every minute. But what is the value of the image? What are we communicating? Visual communication can be very powerful in a positive way but it can also be ambiguous, misleading or even offensive. Sometimes images are even more culture dependent than words. By considering some basic theories, analyzing images and through an interactive exercise, professionals in the communications field will be helped to reflect on the value of the image as part the communication toolkit and strategy, how images can be manipulated and published, but also how they can be a valuable support in your communication.

Date: Tuesday 22 September 2015
Time: 12h30 to 14h00
Location: The Swiss Press Club, Route de Ferney 106, La Pastorale, 1202 Geneva.
Fee: CHF 25.- per person includes drinks and snacks – please register online>>
(In order to facilitate the registration process we ask you to pay in advance through our online registration system. If you are unable to do so, please contact us).

Places are limited due to the venue size, so please register early for the event.

About the speaker:

Francesco Arese Visconti: an experienced and published freelance photographer, he has worked for important museums and public institutions. Member of the Union Suisse des Photographes Professionnels (USPP), he is the Deputy Head of the Media Communications department and Coordinator of the Photography Program at Webster University Geneva. As Part-time member of the research faculty at Webster, Francesco focuses his work on the migration processes in Switzerland and in Italy. His latest work is about the current flux of Italian migration in the Swiss Confederation. This work has been recently exhibited at the EXPO in Milan. He is the co-founder of Urbino Art Village, a centre for art and Italian workshops in Italy. Further information: www.aresevisconti.com.

We look forward to seeing you again!!

By GenevaCom| September 1st, 2015|GCN lunch events|Comments Off

The 18th Fête de la Communication – La Pastorale 28 August 2015

The 18th Fête de la Communication will take place at La Pastorale (Route de Ferney 106 Geneva) on Friday 28 August 2015 starting at 17h. Entry is free of charge.

The programme includes:

17h00-18h30: Conference-debate with Plantu, Chappatte, Alex, Mix & Remix, Hermann, Ben, Debuhme (Vigousse) and Igor Ustinov on presse illustration and the battle against prejudice

From 18h30: Welcome and apéro with music by the «Jouez Cool» orchestra and a buffet prepared by Genecand Traiteur

19h30: Welcome speech and introductions

20h00: Presentation of the Forum Ustinov Prejudice Awareness

21h45: Tombola

By GenevaCom| August 20th, 2015|Other events|Comments Off

Geneva – UN Designers Lunch – Monday 5 October 2015

For those working in the UN and design, the next UN Designers Lunch has been announced for Monday 5 October – see full details below.

Registration for the group here>>

By GenevaCom| August 18th, 2015|Other events|Comments Off

Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 September, Lausanne – Visual language and graphic facilitation workshop

An interesting forthcoming workshop in Lausanne:

Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 September, Lausanne – Visual language and graphic facilitation workshop – with Sarah Clark

An introduction to the techniques of using hand-drawn visuals in a range of professional contexts, including group facilitation, coaching and training. You will learn the basics of visual language and how to use a mix of simple drawings, colour, words and metaphors to develop and share ideas, record presentations and meetings, and engage and energize groups.

Thinking that you can draw is absolutely not a prerequisite— if the techniques interest you and you’re prepared to experiment, please join us. We will spend a large proportion of the day practising and sharing within the group. Engage both your right and your left brain and have fun!

Further details >> (pdf)

The deadline for registration is 24 August.

By GenevaCom| August 11th, 2015|Other events|Comments Off

four new communication jobs in Geneva

Four new communication jobs are now online:

Communications Officer, EBU Geneva (short term position – 6 months)
Senior Communications Officer, EBU Geneva
Communications and Change Manager – For HR and the People Management Programme, ICRC Geneva
Head of digital content for the digital communication unit, ICRC Geneva

View the jobs page>>

By GenevaCom| July 28th, 2015|Careers|Comments Off

Swiss cities become more expensive for expats

A short article from World Radio Switzerland on the cost of living in Swiss cities for expats.

The most expensive cities in the world for expats are mainly in Switzerland or Asia – although the Angolan capital Luanda remains at the top for the third year running. The annual survey by the consulting company Mercer is followed by governments and businesses on choosing where to live. If they want to save money, then Switzerland should be avoided. This small country has three cities in the top 10, Zurich is third, Geneva fifth and Bern ninth. The main reason is the climb of the franc against the euro. But Chinese cities are also becoming more expensive. Mercer say that’s due to a strengthening currency and high cost of consumer goods that are popular with expats. The cheapest city is Karachi in Pakistan.

Read the article and comments on WRS>>

By GenevaCom| June 17th, 2015|Other resources|Comments Off

Digital Transformation conference Lausanne – 22 June 215

Digital Transformation – Women in Digital Switzerland is organising a conference on Digital Transformation in Lausanne on Monday 22 June from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM featuring Aurore Gailing, Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Manager at Nespresso Switzerland.

The event will be held at the Worknshare space, rue du liseron 7, in Lausanne and promises to provide participants with an opportunity to learn more about a key topic for all marketers. As Altimeter defines it, the Digital Transformation is the “realignment of, or new investment in, technology and business models to more effectively engage digital customers at every touchpoint in the customer experience lifecycle” Brian Solis adds that companies need to think of Digital Transformation as a “formal effort to renovate business vision, models, and investments for a new digital economy”.

About the speaker:

After several years working as an account manager at McCann Worldgroup, Aurore Gailing joined Nestlé as a marketing manager for the Swiss customer loyalty program MONDO. While working at Nestlé, she developed the e-commerce website and digital content strategy and operations. After another position held at the prestigious Digital Accelaration Team, Aurore continued specialising with digital among other brands of the Nestlé Group, such as Cailler, Nescafé, Buitoni until she was appointed as Nespresso Switzerland’s Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Manager.

For further information and to register click here>>

By GenevaCom| June 15th, 2015|Other events|Comments Off