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I have chosen to apply for a degree course, in film and media. For many years, I have had an intense interest in media industries and the art of film. From the age of 14, I began watching work from independent directors such as Chris Cunningham and Michel Gondry which inspired me to choose a career path in film and media. I am hoping this course will challenge my knowledge and skills; giving me a greater understanding in the subject and eventually leading to a career in a major media industry. In summer 2009, I had work experience at BBC Radio Newcastle organised by the producer of the company.
During my time there, I met a number of different employees who each told me their job role and what it consists of. From each person I saw work and spoke to, I learned a great amount on what responsibilities they have. When I wasn’t talking with the staff, the producer would tell me how the company runs and answer my any questions I had. Overall, I found my time there really helpful as I learned how a team must organise themselves to gain their resources in order to maintain running a constant radio station.
This has helped me in my own work as I have used organisation more efficiently to be able to keep a more controlled environment when filming. What motivates me for this course the most is the pride I can take in a piece of work. Each film I make is better than the last and I see this course as an opportunity to push myself into making even greater films. I am also eager to learn about Things I could bring to this course are a strongly motivated attitude towards any subject of work, a good understanding of media industries and a creative mind towards film making.
I am currently studying Advanced Video Production at Newcastle College. Throughout this course, I have developed skills in a range of different genres of film including a documentary, advert, animation and music video. For some short films, I used Foley work and audio editing to create sound effects for short films. Some of my work has been used in events held at the college. For example, the animation I created was shown at a Beatles tribute gig. My most proud work at college is the multi camera project. Me and a group created a live 15 minute interview show by gathering our resources and organising ourselves into job roles.
I have now gained a strong understanding in live filming and how a team must run in order to develop a professional standard product. My favourite part of this course is the short films we are able to make. Seeing an idea I have thought of on film, gives me great accomplishment and I am eager to do more of this. I am looking forward to creating another music video. I haven’t created a music video since the beginning of the course and I want to see the outcome of the next one so I can compare the two to see how my film making skills have improved throughout the other various projects.
Outside of college work, I spend a lot of my time going to the independent cinema to see films. Other times, I enjoy going to gigs and festivals around the country. What I enjoy about these hobbies the most is that what I am interested in relates with my chosen subject of education so I can work in an area I enjoy. As a career, I hope to be a camera operator or producer for a large media company. These career choices appeal to me the most as they are practical and involve something I have a passion for.