VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica | May - August 2021 16 The Centre for the Arts (CFA), in association with RAWManagement Talent Agency, hosted a “Write Right for Screen” Screenwriting Webinar on May 27, 2021. Mr. Philip Clarke, Director, CFA, noted that the workshop was specifically aimed at students of the Drama and Theatre Arts elective and Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Technology (BACAT) film and videography programmes, to provide exposure to the screenwriting industry and assistance in writing and developing their own scripts for the screen. Main speaker, Filmmaker, Scriptwriter and Film Editor, Ms. Rachel Chin, presented on the rudiments of screenplay format, cinematic story, character development, and plot structure. Miss Chin noted the importance of keeping the audience in mind while writing, and considering how the story will unfold for the viewer. Ms. Nadean Rawlins, CEO of RAWManagement Talent Agency, in her remarks, noted that the long-term objective of the initiative was to enable screenwriters to develop their scripts, with the assistance of a script editor, to have them produced by the Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies (FELS). The webinar was sponsored by the Jamaica Film and Television Association (JAFTA) and the Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI). Centre for the Arts Hosts “Write Right for Screen” Screenwriting Webinar Rachel Chen Cont’d from page 15...2nd Health Information Management Virtual Conference and Symposium elsewhere, through high quality learning opportunities for students, research and value added solutions to government, industry and communities.” Mr. Greg Louis-Austin, Acting Associate Vice President, Quality Assurance, conveyed welcome on behalf of Dr. Janet Campbell-Shelly, Dean, COHS, who had high praises for the conveners of the Conference. Dr. Campbell-Shelly’s message noted the timeliness of the event, highlighting that “with the new developments in online use and dissemination of information, the growing threat of cyber-attacks, new strategies and new technologies, privacy and security of patient information are now major priorities and areas requiring tremendous focus.” Dr. Vanessa White-Barrow, Head, School of Allied Health and Wellness, COHS echoed similar sentiments, noting that the Conference presents a unique opportunity for local and international Health Information Management practitioners and stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences presented by the pandemic. Keynote Speaker at the opening ceremony, Mr. David Dobson, Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Tourism in his presentation detailed several of the advancements in Health Information Management which were accelerated by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. He acknowledged and commended the widespread application of ICT innovations in the field, including electronic health record storage, virtual health conferencing, mobile access to health records and the application of data analytics to patient data. Mr. Dobson underscored however, the importance of understanding and fortifying traditional means of health data storage, such as paper-based records. The Conference discussions further comprised two presentations on the topics Women in Healthcare Leadership and The National Identification System (NIDS) and Health Data Vulnerability and a symposium focusing on health data vulnerability with experts in the fields of ICT, academia, law, and medicine. Other conference presenters were Dr. Stephanie Corinthian-Reid, Programme Director, COHS and Mr. Charlton McFarlane, Chief Executive Officer, Registrar General’s Department who made presentations on Women in Healthcare Leadership in the COVID-19 Era and Health Data Vulnerability. Conference’s Symposium Speakers were Professor Sean Thorpe, Head, School of Computing and Information Technology, Mr. Greg-Louis Austin, Acting Associate Vice President, Quality Assurance, Dr. Prathiba Mahanamahewa, Dean, Faculty of Law, Mrs. Janet Powell, Director of Patient Affairs, University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), and Dr. Omar Wellington, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, UHWI. Mr. David Dobson Mr. Greg-Louis Austin
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