Unit 11 - Progression
Throughout the numerous projects, I learned to use a variety of softwares such as photoshop, illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Adobe XD in all my productions. These are the hard skills that I am familiar with, knowing that it's very complex and it allowed me to develop my skills further. The project I enjoyed the most was dealing with mental health for young people, where I created a magazine, app, and poster. During this project, I was able to convey and portray my ideas with clear understanding to my teachers and peers when pitching my concept.
Additionally, I found it necessary to include original elements by thinking creatively and outside the box. This has challenged me. I came across an obstacle that required problem-solving, I'd say this is a skill in disguise and I had to be resilient to solve the issue. Furthermore, my course has allowed me to exceed in these areas: interviewing people, pitching my projects and receiving constructive feedback.
As I have been studying media for 3 years my future has been on my mind, consistently researching and finding that media is the future, media is global, and has so many pathways and career opportunities and I plan to gain as much experience as I can get to be very skillful.
My motivation came from my grandfather, who studied and lectured in media/journalism at Cardiff University and was remarkably successful. I share ties with the methods he used in my work by using conventions and applying knowledge from media theories, by putting them into practice. He inspires me to continue to explore media and use his work as a source of guidance. I was advised by him in my first year at college to be open-minded and find work experience which I took on board, and completed springpod in 2020 working in TV and Film.
This program consisted of learning the core values of filmmaking methods, theory, re-production process and the roles and responsibilities of working on set. Studying these key factors in the TV and Film industry was very helpful to me because I was keen to be enlightened in that area. During the program, I had seminars, virtual workshops, and real industry workers giving me and others vital advice and information about the working world. The modules based around this were cinematography, producing & directing. After I completed the work experience my perspective on the real world of media changed, it made me more aware of what is required and how I apply that in work life. This makes me want to strive to achieve the best.
My extracurricular activities have included assisting with open day events at college. My part-take in this was to inspire new media students into studying the course. In my spare time I have been exploring by creating a social media account showcasing my all creative media production.
To conclude, I hope to continue further education on this course, I have a strong foundation and am set to take on my next path of studies. I will bring hard work and dedication as a media student, knowing my hard skills and soft skills will benefit my progress for the future.
My research
UNIVERSITY ARTS OF LONDON - LCC MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
Why I like this course
I like this course because
REQUIREMENTS
The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:
96 UCAS tariff points which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications:
Merit, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Creative Media and Journalism, Business/ Business Studies, IT & Computing, Media).
Merit at UAL Extended Diploma.
And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).
ACCOMMODATIONS
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DIGITAL MEDIA WESTMINSTER - DIGITAL MEDIA
Digital Media BA Honours - Courses | University of Westminster, London
Digital Media BA (Hons) at University of Westminster, London | The Complete University Guide
Why I like this course
I am familiar with the course content includes
Digital Media Production: for students who want a practical course focusing on media production, web design, commercial radio and audio storytelling.
Digital Media and Communication: for students who are interested in internet cultures, data and society, and media and communication research. The ideal preparation for further postgraduate study.
Digital Media PR and Advertising: for students who want to explore the commercial aspect of marketing communications and consumer culture.
Digital Media and Journalism: for students who want to work in journalism, focusing on stories, multiplatform news, media law, and how to launch a publication
REQUIREMENTS
GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths Pass – IB Pass
BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM to DDM
ACCOMMODATIONS
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NO LONGER AN OPTION
KINGSTON UNIVERSITY - JOURNALISM AND MEDIA
Journalism and Media BA (Hons) at Kingston University | The Complete University Guide
why I like this course
I like this course because I get a chance to touch digital media, writing, journalism and television production which is really broad in all projects. most of this course is coursework as well.
REQUIREMENTS
120-136 for BA (Hons);
Entry into this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio.
ACCOMMODATIONS
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CITY OF LONDON - MEDIA COMMUNICATION AND SOCIOLOGY
BSc (Hons) Media, Communication and Sociology degree • City, University of London
why I like this course
I like this course because I am interested in studying sociology alongside media and the career paths are pretty strong because its 3 separate degree and the sociology side can open other career paths.
REQUIREMENTS
ACCOMMODATIONS
Romano Court • City, University of London
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY, HENDON - CREATIVE WRITING AND JOURNALISM
Creative Writing and Journalism BA Honours | Middlesex University London (mdx.ac.uk)
Creative Writing and Journalism BA (Hons) at Middlesex University | The Complete University Guide
why I like this course
REQUIREMENTS
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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UCAS EXTRA/CLEARING
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Ranking link
https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/communication-and-media-studies
Pass -72 points
Merit – 120 points
Distinction – 128 points
CV
Kathlyn Bruce
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Personal Profile
I am a very committed person who is dedicated to bring hard work & positive energy to the team as I believe this goes a long way, I can grasp skills from other colleagues, on the other hand, I also value working independently as it gives me a chance to learn essential qualities and specialise in them whether it’s a challenge, I am ready to take it on board. I cherish working in a diverse environment and seeing what I can learn from others. I promote costumers needs as much as I can and help people combat problems one being working under pressure. I believe I am best equipped to be in this organisation.
Work experience
Berrygrove Early Years Pre-school, Watford
Job title - Pre-school Assistant
Duration: 8th July - 12th July 2019
Key duties: Playing with kids ages 2-4, taking care of their needs, communicating with staff members and following key instructions
Skills learned: communication with kids and teachers and patience, learning child behaviour.
SpringPod virtual work experience
Duration: 2nd August – 20th August 2021
This work experience was to do with TV, and Film I gained knowledge about the industry, and I wanted to do this because TV and Film was an alternative route for me in college, but I wanted to gain knowledge about it. The skills I have Learn'd: although it was online and I couldn’t physically communicate with people the experience made me open my eyes and emphasised the fact that putting myself out there in the industry, very good advice given from professionals in the industry, and is a good thing and I should be confident about it.
TGIfridays, North Watford
Job title - Server Assistant
Duration: 2nd February – N/A
Key duties: Helping the waitress, customer service, cleaning to make the restaurant presentable to guests, making Friday special desserts and packing food deliveries.
Skills learned: communication with
colleagues in pressured situations, compassion with customers that have issues,
having good organisational skills in a workplace and making the workplace look
presentable in the kitchen and on the main floor, creating delicious desserts
and applying level 2 food safety knowledge to it. TGI courses that include
official certificates for completing: Disability awareness, Level 2 food
safety, Age verification, conflict management, fire awareness in a workplace,
equality & diversity, GDPR for hospitality & manual handling I have
gained the ability to put these into practice.
Education
Westfield academy 2015-2020
10 GCSE’s & BTEC B-C including Maths and English
Stanmore college 2020-2023
Course pathway: Creative Media Level 3
Skills and Achievement
● Developed good campaign and product promotion skills in college in my current course
● Achieved a distinction grade in level 2 UAL multimedia in 2021 & in 2022
● I have soft skills in communication, teamwork, timekeeping and negotiation which I developed in level 3 multimedia first year, I've found that this skill is essential in work like.
● I completed TGI academy course high standards
References available on request
My work courses
Outside of college i work, These are the courses i have completed while working there and I have earned certificates
Ambition and plansNext year I plan to continue media studies, right now i'm looking into a specific area to specialise in. UAL's scheme seemed very student friendly and i am thinking of taking part in the insights course.
Self promotion - Instagram account
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