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Professor Meredith A. Crowley, Professor of Economics at Cambridge University, will give the 2025 IFS Annual Lecture on "Trade Wars and the Future of Globalisation". The world enjoyed a dramatic fall in policy barriers to international trade and rising international integration of national markets throughout the 1990s and 2000s. However, since 2010, trade integration has stalled, with the global trade to GDP ratio hovering around 30 percent. Over the last fifteen years, the world has witnessed Britain’s exit from the EU, the 2018 US-China Trade War, major trade sanctions against Russia, and, most recently, the threat of broader American trade restrictions. This lecture will examine recent evidence on exporting firms in multiple countries and suggest new approaches to evaluating the price and welfare impacts of market fragmentation due to Brexit and the US-China Trade War. Meredith A. Crowley is a Professor of Economics at the University of Cambridge, a Fellow of St. John’s College Cambridge, President of the International Economics and Finance Society, and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR – London). Her research, focused on international trade, trade policy, and exchange rates has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals including the American Economic Review and the Journal of International Economics. She has appeared or been cited in over 100 print and broadcast media outlets including the BBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Economist, The Financial Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Times and National Public Radio (US). Prior to arriving at Cambridge in 2013, Crowley worked in the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. She has taught at Georgetown University, the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and Nanjing University. She has presented her research at central banks and international institutions around the world, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization. Crowley received her MPP from Harvard University and her PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Do you wish to transform your thoughts into a well-written script? If so, then this is the right course for you. Our Script Writing course is developed by professionals and will help you improve your knowledge in this area. With this script writing course, you will learn everything you need to know to advance your career in this field. This Diploma in Script Writing at QLS Level 5 course is endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme and accredited by CPDQS (with 150 CPD points) to make your skill development & career progression more accessible than ever! The Script Writing course is divided into a number of comprehensive modules to provide you with the most convenient and comprehensive learning experience possible. You can take this script writing course and enhance your knowledge of Screenwriting, Motivation & Ideas, Research & Development, Genre, Story & Plot, and Structure & Format. Once you have successfully completed the script writing course, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate that will help you advance your career. Why you should take the script writing course: Learn to transform ideas into a script. Ability to find incentives and ideas for scripting. Acknowledge the significance of research and development in screenwriting Learn how to structure and format screenwriting. Learn step-by-step techniques for refining your script. Develop a thorough understanding of the UK film industry and scenario writing. Why Prefer This Script Writing Course? Opportunity to earn certificate a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme & another accredited by CPDQS after completing the Script Writing course Get a free student ID card! (£10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery) Innovative and engaging content. Free assessments 24/7 tutor support. By enrolling in our script writing course, you can gain knowledge and skills in the area of script writing. The techniques, strategies, principles, and methods of scriptwriting will be taught to you in this course. In addition, you will learn how to conduct research and development for scriptwriting. The course will help you to advance your knowledge of screenwriting, Market idea, Synopses, Outlines, character building, dialogues & and the British Film Industry. The course covers numerous modules to broaden and deepen your knowledge and skill in this field. *** Course Curriculum *** Module 01: Introduction to Screenwriting Backstory Cinematic Vs. Televisual On The Road Module 02: Motivation & Ideas Motivation Finding Your Voice Art vs. Craft Discipline Routine For Whom Do You Write? Script Readers Ideas The Value of Ideas Inspiration Generating Ideas Capturing Ideas Ideas & Marketing Module 03: Research & Development Research Never Stops Know Your Market Research Tools The Language Barrier Development Developing Your Research Premise High Concept & Low Concept Pre-writing Module 04: Genre The Importance of Genre Familiar Genres Genre Evolution Conventions & Motifs Using Genre Five Genre-Defining Movies Module 05: Story & Plot Understanding Story & Plot Story, Character, Incident, Structure Theme Conflict & Tension Building & Releasing Tension Reversing Expectation Ellipsis Screen Time & Narrative Time Start at the End Great Scenes Plot Sub-Plots Exposition Five Great Plots to Study Module 06: Character & Dialogue The Puppet Master Giving Characters Life Protagonist & Antagonist Example: Quiz Show Goal-Driven Protagonist Passive Protagonist Insiders Outsiders Example: Made In Heaven Empathy & Sympathy Credibility Fears and Ghost Plural- & Multiprotagonists Protagonist & Structure Antagonist Character Intros Character Traits & Accessories Dialogue First Things Last Less Is More No Conversation Do & Don'ts Module 07: Structure & Format Structure Art-Film Narrative Three-Act Structure Act I: Set-Up/Situation/Establishment Act II: Complication/Development/Plot Act III: Climax & Resolution/Conclusion Utilising Structure Scenes & Sequences Format Screenplay Format Expectations Title Page Layout Module 08: Synopses, Outlines & Treatments Problems of Semantics Synopses Outlines Treatments Module 09: Drafts First Draft Counterfeit Copyright Rewriting Second Opinions Final Polish Module 10: Marketing Selling Yourself UK & US Markets Approaching the Business: Agents Other Business Pitching Deals Best Wishes Module 11: Troubleshooting Self-Diagnosis Script Appraisals Ten Common Problems Ten Handy Hints Five Common Problems Troubleshooting 10-Point Checklist Module 12: Glossary Section: Screenwriting in the UK Module 13: Screenwriting and British Film Industry British Film Industry - A Writer's View Key Relationships Agent Director Producer Working Together Module 14: Agreements Existing Agreements Definitions Business Terms Writing Terms Screen Credit Arbitration Other Disputes Module 15: How Much Do UK Screenwriters Earn? Components of a Deal UK Film Pay The Bbc Module 16: Greatest British Screenwriters of All Time Bruce Robinson Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger Jane Goldman Peter Morgan Christopher Nolan (& Jonathan Nolan) Mike Leigh Julian Fellowes Assessment Process You have to complete the assignment questions given at the end of the course and score a minimum of 60% to pass each exam. Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback after you submit the assignment. After passing the Diploma in Script Writing at QLS Level 5 course exam, you will be able to request a certificate at an additional cost that has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. CPD 150 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This course requires no formal qualifications or experience. Anyone with a thirst for knowledge is welcome to enrol in the course. Requirements You will not need any prior background or expertise to enrol in this course. Career path Upon completion of the script writing course, a new world of possibilities will open up to you. You can progress your career in a variety of fields with the skill and abilities you will obtain by learning from the course. Technical author (Avg. Yearly Salary: £20,000 to £50,000) Advertising copywriter (Avg.Yearly Salary: £20,000 to £80,000) Copy editor (Avg.Yearly Salary: £22,000 to £46,000) Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - £10 Diploma in Script Writing at QLS Level 5 Hard copy certificate - £119 Show off Your New Skills with a Certificate of Completion After successfully completing the Diploma in Script Writing at QLS Level 5, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of - 119 GBP inside the UK 129 GBP (including postal fees) for International Delivery Certificate Accredited by CPDQS 29 GBP for Printed Hardcopy Certificate inside the UK 39 GBP for Printed Hardcopy Certificate outside the UK (International Delivery)

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Polarization, or the “polarized mind,” is a fixation on one view, causing widespread destructiveness. It needs presence and love to address. We aim to explore the lived experiences on irregular perceptions of reality with an open mind. Each Saturday includes: a live dialogue between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and an International Existential Therapist; a moment to share your thoughts and feelings with the teachers; and a final integration facilitated by Bárbara Godoy. This series of ten dialogues set out to explore the multifaceted dimentions and complexities associated with Existential Therapies. It attempts to engage with various interpretations of insanity through the lens of patients often painful, confounding, and deeply unsettling life experiences. Polarisation - between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Prof. Kirk Schneider “I view polarization or that which I call the “polarized mind” as the fixation on a single point of view to the utter exclusion of competing points of view, and I see it as a core dimension of human destructiveness both individually and collectively. Arguably, polarization or the polarized mind is responsible for more devaluation and abuse than any other general psychological dimension, and it crosses cultures, parties, disciplines and so-called diagnosed and undiagnosed populations. In fact it is the undiagnosed populations—polarized cultural, political, and religious leaders and their followers–who have arguably caused the most human destructiveness by far, over those whom we conventionally termed the diagnosed The polarized mind may be partly dispositional but appears to be largely fear-driven and requires abiding presence and love to address it. We are in a race against time to avail people to these “nutrients.” Prof. Kirk Schneider. Prof. Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D. is a leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-humanistic and existential-integrative psychology. Dr Schneider was a 2022 Candidate for President of the American Psychological Association (APA), a co-founder and current president of the Existential-Humanistic Institute (an award-winning psychotherapy training center), and a two-term Member of the Council of Representatives of the APA. He is also past president (2015-2016) of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (Division 32) of the APA, recent past editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology (2005-2012), a founder and frequent presenter/facilitator of the bridge-building dialogue approach the Experiential Democracy Dialogue and a trained moderator for the conflict mediation group Braver Angels. Dr Schneider is also an adjunct faculty member at Saybrook University and Teachers College, Columbia University and an Honorary Member of the Society for Existential Analysis of the UK and the East European Association for Existential Therapy. He received the Rollo May Award for “outstanding and independent contributions” to the field of humanistic psychology from the Society for Humanistic Psychology, APA and is a Fellow of seven Divisions of the APA (5, 9, 32, 42, 12, 29, and 24). His work on existential-integrative psychotherapy has been featured in a special issue of the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration (March 2016), as well as The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy and the APA’s forthcoming Handbook of Psychotherapy. Dr Schneider has published over 200 articles, interviews and chapters and has authored or edited 14 books including The Paradoxical Self, Horror and the Holy, Rediscovery of Awe, Awakening to Awe, The Spirituality of Awe, The Polarized Mind, The Handbook of Humanistic Psychology, Existential-Humanistic therapy, Existential-Integrative Psychotherapy, The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy, The Depolarizing of America: A Guidebook for Social Healing and his latest volume (February, 2023) Life-Enhancing Anxiety: Key to a Sane World. Dr. Schneider’s work has been featured in Scientific American, the New York Times, USA Today, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, Forbes Health, Psychology Today, BBC World News and many other health and psychology outlets. Prof. Ernesto Spinelli was Chair of the Society for Existential Analysis between 1993 and 1999 and is a Life Member of the Society. His writings, lectures and seminars focus on the application of existential phenomenology to the arenas of therapy, supervision, psychology, and executive coaching. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) as well as an APECS accredited executive coach and coaching supervisor. In 2000, he was the Recipient of BPS Division of Counselling Psychology Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession. And in 2019, Ernesto received the BPS Award for Distinguished Contribution to Practice. His most recent book, Practising Existential Therapy: The Relational World 2nd edition (Sage, 2015) has been widely praised as a major contribution to the advancement of existential theory and practice. Living up to the existential dictum that life is absurd, Ernesto is also the author of an on-going series of Private Eye novels. Date and Time: Saturday 12 April from 2 pm to 3 pm – (UK time) Individual Dialogue Fee: £70 Venue: Online Zoom FULL PROGRAMME 2025: 25 January “Knots” with Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Bárbara Godoy 22 February “Healing” with Dr. Michael Guy Thompson and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 22 March “Difference” with Prof. Tod DuBose and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 12 April “Polarisation” with Prof. Kirk Schneider and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 3 May “Character” with Prof. Robert Romanyshyn and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 21 June “Opening” with Dr. Yaqui Martinez and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 19 July “Meaning” with Dr. Jan Resnick and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 25 October “Invention” with Dr. Betty Cannon and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 15 November “Hallucination” with Prof. Simon du Plock and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 13 December “Hysteria” with Bárbara Godoy and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli Read the full programme here > Course Organised by:

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The 'Fiverr: Seller Profile Creation, Voiceover Gigs & Sales Tips' course is designed to guide individuals in establishing a successful presence on Fiverr, specifically focusing on voiceover gigs. From setting up a professional studio to creating and producing voiceover gigs, the course covers advanced tips for using Audacity and recording audio books for Audible. Additionally, learners will gain insights into the Fiverr sales process and receive valuable tips for maximizing their success on the platform. Learning Outcomes: Understand the fundamentals of Fiverr and create an effective seller profile. Identify suitable voiceover gigs to offer on the platform based on personal skills and preferences. Set up a professional studio and equip it with the necessary tools for high-quality recordings. Create compelling voiceover gigs on Fiverr, attracting potential buyers with enticing offers. Utilize Audacity efficiently, mastering advanced tips and techniques for optimal audio production. Comply with Audible and ACX standards while recording audio books for professional quality. Learn how to use Audacity macros for voice effects that can be offered as unique voiceover gigs. Acquire essential knowledge of the Fiverr sales process, maximizing opportunities for successful sales. Summarize and apply the learned concepts to create a strong foundation for a successful Fiverr career. Why buy this Fiverr: Seller Profile Creation, Voiceover Gigs & Sales Tips? Unlimited access to the course for forever Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price Absolutely no hidden fees Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home Certification After studying the course materials of the Fiverr: Seller Profile Creation, Voiceover Gigs & Sales Tips there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60. Who is this course for? This Fiverr: Seller Profile Creation, Voiceover Gigs & Sales Tips course is ideal for Students Recent graduates Job Seekers Anyone interested in this topic People already working in the relevant fields and want to polish their knowledge and skill. Prerequisites This Fiverr: Seller Profile Creation, Voiceover Gigs & Sales Tips does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Fiverr: Seller Profile Creation, Voiceover Gigs & Sales Tips was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Career path As this course comes with multiple courses included as bonus, you will be able to pursue multiple occupations. This Fiverr: Seller Profile Creation, Voiceover Gigs & Sales Tips is a great way for you to gain multiple skills from the comfort of your home. Course Curriculum Section 01: Introduction to the Course and to Fiverr Course Introduction 00:03:00 Why Should You Get Started on Fiverr? 00:11:00 Three Bonus Sections Added 00:04:00 Accountability Action List 00:05:00 Creating a Seller Profile on Fiverr 00:05:00 Section 02: Which Voiceover Gigs Are You Going to Sell? What Types of Voiceover Gigs do you think you can do? 00:07:00 Selecting Voice Gigs to match your Delivery Styles 00:07:00 Voice Delivery - Understanding the importance of Variety 00:07:00 Section 03: Setting Up Your Studio and Equipment Do I need to spend a lot of money? 00:05:00 How to Insulate Your Microphone For Free 00:06:00 Section 04: What Types of Voice over Gigs should you Offer Voiceover Gigs - Lets Create Your Shortlist of Gigs 00:07:00 Understanding Fiverr Levels and what to do when you are Promoted 00:04:00 Section 05: Voiceover Gig Creation on Fiverr Creating Your Gig - Basics 00:06:00 Creating Your Gig - Pricing 00:04:00 Creating Your Gig - Description, FAQs and Requirements 00:06:00 Creating Your Gig - Image and Video 00:05:00 Creating Your Gig - Publishing 00:03:00 Make Sure That You Have Created Your First Gig 00:02:00 Section 06: Recording and Producing Your Voiceover Gigs Download Audacity For Free 00:02:00 Recording Your Voiceover Track in Audacity 00:04:00 Audacity Production: Noise Reduction 00:03:00 Audacity Production: Equalisation 00:03:00 Audacity Production - De-Breathing 00:03:00 Audacity Production: Exporting 00:02:00 Practice Recording and Producing 00:01:00 Section 07: Advanced Audacity Tips and Techniques Moving and Mixing Multiple Tracks in Audacity 00:04:00 Making Small Edits to a Voiceover Recording 00:02:00 Setting Up Audacity Macros to save time and create consistency 00:04:00 Section 08: How to Record Audio Books for Audible to ACX Standards Recording AudioBooks to ACX Standards 00:08:00 ACX - Installing Custom Tools - ACX Check and RMS-Normalise 00:04:00 ACX Optimising your Recording 00:05:00 Create Your ACX Macro 00:05:00 Section 09: Audacity Macros for Voice Effects You Can Sell as Voiceover Gigs Darth Vader Voice Effect 00:04:00 Deep Voice Effect 00:05:00 Radio Voice Effect 00:04:00 Scary Voice 00:03:00 Movie Trailer Voice Effect 00:04:00 1930s BBC Vintage Voice - with Static - Effect 00:06:00 Section 10: The Fiverr Sale Process The Fiver Sale Process - Step by Step 00:12:00 Fiverr Custom Orders 00:05:00 What if my Buyer wants a Modification? 00:03:00 How to Avoid Negative Feedback 00:03:00 Responding to Buyer Requests 00:06:00 How To Get More Tips 00:04:00 Withdrawing Your Funds from Fiverr 00:02:00 Section 11: Course Summary and Wrap Up Course Summary and Wrap Up 00:04:00 Section 12: Additional File Additional File 00:00:00 Assignment Assignment - Fiverr; Seller Profile Creation; Voiceover Gigs & Sales Tips 00:00:00

Our students follow a weekly timetable of acting, film, singing and dance lessons all taught by leading industry professionals that have a wonderful rapport with young people.

Our students follow a weekly timetable of acting, film, singing and dance lessons all taught by leading industry professionals that have a wonderful rapport with young people.

Our students follow a weekly timetable of acting, film, singing and dance lessons all taught by leading industry professionals that have a wonderful rapport with young people.

Looking to build an AI application from scratch? Look no further than this compact course with ChatGPT! Using the OpenAI API and the latest web development technologies, including React, Next.js, JavaScript, Node, and CSS, you will gain hands-on experience building an AI-powered application that generates pet names for users.