Career interests
I have always had a keen interest in media from an early age and I always loved producing, wether it was a short story or a short film I liked the idea of creating a product. I knew I wanted to pursue a career in media, I just never knew what I wanted to do specifically. I also have a massive intrest in writing and making up stories I feel it's a really good medium because you cab easily submerge yourself in a story. I have looked into careers that combine my two passions and I think that getting an apprenticeship is the perfect route for me and where I want my career to go. An apprenticeship will also open opportunities for me in the producing world.
Qualifications/Skills Needed for Career Interests
For me to achieve my goal of becoming a short film producer, I must be qualified and have the skills needed. One of the essentials of going into the world of work and going on to university courses is having a minimum grade of C in English Language and Mathematics. For some jobs they require you have a degree in the relevant subject. Although it is more important to show your talents and what you are capable of for a company to decide whether you are right for them. Having an A Level in English Literature and Language will make me a more desirable candidate because it shows I have an excellent knowledge of the English language. It will also show that I can write creatively. Skills that will help me in the working world are my knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and have basic knowledge of Illustrator, Audition and Premiere. I feel knowing these programmes will give me a better chance when applying for a job in media. Another skill that is vital to working in this environment is a good work ethic and I put all my passion into the projects I do so, also I enjoy the work I do so I make sure it is at a high standard.
Work Experience Opportunities
There are many different work experience opportunities in Sheffield that would help me gain the skills I need to follow my dream career path. Many companies such as the British Tinnitus Association and Sheffield 50+ are looking for volunteers to help with their social media accounts. This would be good experience to learn how to promote a company and how to target their target audiences. It would also give me an insight into how important social media is to companies. The Art Works Gallery CIC is looking for a volunteer to run a moving images workshop. This would be a good opportunity because I would be able to teach all the things I have learnt. It would give me great communication skills because I would have to teach people and be coherent. Finally there is Sheffield Live! which is based on volunteers so they are always welcoming new applicants as well.
Apprenticeship Opportunities
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs#js=on&f=/job-subjects/media-studies&j=/television-presenter
This link is for the UCAS apprenticeship page. This has all the different apprenticeships that are available, these would help me move further in the world of media. I would also gain lots of hands on experience from working in that environment. I would also gain lots of skills an learn more information from working. Also from most apprenticeships you get a qualification which is usually this Level 4, this is really good to have on your CV.
Higher Education Courses
These are some of the higher education courses that I think would suit me best. I feel that these courses would teach me vital things that would help me when finding a job. I also have a keen interest in these courses and would like to lean more about them. These are the university coursed I have applied for
1. Firm Choice - Film Studies and Screenwriting - Sheffield Hallam University-
https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/find-a-course/ba-honours-film-studies-and-screenwriting-fulltime
2. Insurance Choice - Creative Writing - York St Johns University -
http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/undergraduate/undergraduate-study/our-courses/joint-honours-courses/cw-and-media.aspx
This is the official UCAS website where you can search for media courses and find some basic information.
http://search.ucas.com/search/providers?CountryCode=&RegionCode=&Lat=&Lng=&Feather=&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2015&Query=media&ProviderQuery=&AcpId=&Location=&SubjectCode=
Funding for Higher Education Courses
The university courses above are in the UK but are very local. If I was to attend Sheffield Hallam University I would live at home. Although if I went to York I would have to get student accommodation this on average costs £100 per week. To help pay this off I would get a student loan. I would hopefully receive £9,000 to pay for my tuition as well as up to £5,740 as a maintenance loan which would hopefully cover the costs of living. I can apply for my student loan on the website https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/new-fulltime-students.
My Personal Plan
I have finished my two years of college so I have applied and received an apprenticeship at the Showroom cinema. I am also hoping to get my predicted grades so I can go to University if I want to. This apprenticeship is 1 year long so in this time I will be learning new skills and improving current ones, I will also doing a Level 4 Business course at the same time. As a cinema apprentice I will have the opportunity to meet may different people and make connections. I am hoping in the year will help me decide what particular sector of film I would like as a career. Also if at the end of the year I decide I need to go to university and learn more I will still be able to. The company I will be working with usually keep their apprentices on and that means that if I enjoy the year then I will do that. So those are the two paths that I will take. In ten years time I would like to be in a film production company working in a creative space and creating short and feature films. In 5 years time I would like to be starting my own production company with all the knowledge I have gained. This company will be quite small but I feel as it's reputation builds up and it becomes more well known the company will grow. In 10 years time I would like to be the owner of a successful production company that does short films and feature films.
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