LO1 Understand employment and education oppotunites in the media sector

The Film Industry

Local Education Opportunities

1. University Course
Sheffield Hallam University
BA Hons Film Studies and Screenwriting
https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/find-a-course/ba-honours-film-studies-and-screenwriting-fulltime
The course will help me improve my scriptwriting skills, further my knowledge on film studies and gain industry insights into how to sell my screenplay. These skills are needed for me to have a successful career in the creative industry. The course will be located in the centre of Sheffield which has its very own Cultural Industries Quarter close to where I will be studying. This means that I will be working close to industries professionals and be able to get exclusive work experience. The course I will be doing ensures that I will be working with real clientele on industry style briefs. The university has a close relationship with BFI (British Film Institute). So I will be working closely with them and creating concepts and films with them. The university has its own build in cinema 'The Void' that combines new and old technology. This will allow me to test my films on different platforms. There are many opportunities for me to gain valuable experiences with the university's external partners such as Warp. I think this course will allow me to find the specific genres that I like to write for and work on my skills doing that.

2. University Course
Sheffield Hallam University
BA Hons Creative Writing
https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/find-a-course/ba-honours-creative-writing-fulltime
This course offers me a critical and creative engagement with all of the major genres, in forms of creative writing. It will enable me to become a practiced writer and a sophisticated reader. The university has its own library which is open 24 hours a day, so I will always be able to research and improve my skills. There is also a huge amount of internationally-acclaimed writers and tutors. Some of them are TV and radio comedy writer Jonathan Bridle, novelist and scriptwriter Rachel Genn and Forward-Prize nominated poet Chris Jones. These experienced people will support me in my writing and help me understand my future career in writing and what it's like being in the industry.

3. University Course
York St John University
BA Hons Creative Writing and Media
http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/undergraduate/undergraduate-study/our-courses/joint-honours-courses.aspx
This course will allow me to develop my creative and critical skills, I will gain a clear understanding of literature and be able to produce work in a range of genres on the creative writing side. On the media side it will give me a comprehensive understanding of the nature history and power of media. I will be able to further explore the relationships between forms of media. The university has its own magazine and I will be able to participate in the writing, production and marketing of it. This will allow me to transfer the skills I will be learning in the course and see how I can use them when producing something.


National Education Opportunities

1. University Course
University of Central Lancashire
BA Hons Creative Writing and English Language
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/ba_hons_creative_writing_english_language.php
On this course I will develop my techniques to produce short stories, poetry, play scripts and I will learn to criticise and dissect writing. I will be able to boost my skills as a writer in a variety of genres. These skills will help me in my future career as a professional writer. The staff includes National Teaching Fellows and industry award winners. The university also funds members of the British Shakespeare Association.

2. University Course
Bath Spa University 
BA Hons Creative Writing
http://www.bathspa.ac.uk/schools/humanities-and-cultural-industries/courses/undergraduate/Creative-Writing
This course will allow me to focus on the writing I enjoy most. I will be able to experiment with a wide variety of forms. The university has a clear focus in what students will do after their university course. I will be preparing for my career in my course. The University has state-of-the-art equipment in their Artwork Media facility. Some of the skills I will gain will be clear communication, language kills, sensitivity to different audiences, the ability to organise my own time and ideas and project management skills. The university also is very supportive and understands the importance of work placement. I think through this I will be able to gain industry level skills that will help me after my course

Local Apprenticeship Opportunities

1. Cinema Apprentice 
The Showroom 
I will support the work of the Film Programming and Marketing departments of a busy independent cinema and my  time will be split between both teams.

The work I will be doing will include assisting with the production of the cinema programme and then working on marketing campaigns to promote the programme to different audiences. I will also assist with preparation of Saturday Club craft activities, help to develop the 15-18 membership club, along with making minor updates to the website, and help put together email newsletters to members of the cinema’s loyalty scheme. This varied role which will also involve data entry, financial admin and other general administration. I feel this will be a great opportunity for me to submerge myself in the real media environment. I will also get a level 4 business degree. This apprenticeship was advertised in March and obtained the role with my skill set, the role was very popular and had many applicants.  

Local Business/Companies Job Roles Available

1. Junior Marketing Assistant
Gumball Productions
Sheffield
http://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Gumball-Promotions/jobs/Junior-Marketing-Assistant-74ec56f31c70fae1?q=media
Gumball Promotions work alongside well-known clients, and this time of year can be really busy on all campaigns so they are very keen for new members of their team. In the job I will be working in shopping centres and in other venues, promoting productions and services with enthusiasm, successfully acquiring new customers daily and gaining my skills working independently and as part of a team. This job will give me a lot of people skills and help with my interactions with different people. I will also gain strong communication skills. 


2. Digital Media Specialist 
Moss Properties 
Doncaster 
http://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Moss-Propertjes/jobs/Digital-Media-Specialist-b2a12c13a581914c?sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W-O9jEvZSmGqatVBLCgRaq97B3ZD13NPXKZ6dK4gtEqQEjeVXlvRUITgPoA8X_mUhI0pEWhb7h1V0b1yo23jbD4sw3ExE
In this job I will be developing and implementing Moss Prorperties' marketing strategy primarily using digital media and also adopting conventional techniques as appropriate. I will take full responsibility for the management and development of their WordPress websiteWorking with their SEO partner to ensure that we are achieving top listing for relevant keywords. Optimising back links and content to ensure maximum visibility, keeping the content on the website fresh , relevant and compelling. I will be taking full responsibility for all social media interaction including but not limited to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and other sites as they become useful or appropriate. This job will push me to meet tight deadlines and gain excellent communication and people skills. 


National Business/Companies Job Roles Available

1. Channel Editor 
BBC 2 
London 
http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Channel-Editor-BBC-Two/16325?jobboard=indeed&c=organic
In this role, some of my responsibilities will be to report to the Controller, TV Channels and iPlayer and work collaboratively with them to shape the editorial strategy for BBC Two. The skills I will gain from this job are experience in creating and aligning people around a creative vision, public service broadcasting experience, an understanding of the UK production business and emerging technologies. I will also gain a strong practical understanding of the BBC's editorial guidelines and polices. 

2.  My First Job In Film
Online
Film Career Help
http://www.myfirstjobinfilm.co.uk/filmcareershomepage.html
This business help people interested in working in the film industry by finding opportunities and job roles within the sector that you want to work in.  The website offers advice on how to apply for jobs and create a portfolio. It also helps you build up your skills and understand what film compaines are looking for in a candidate.