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Progressing into a new academic year as a second year, Fashion Communication student, one of the units we will be completing is the Work Placement which we are required to complete a minimum of 60 hours work experience.

This blog will include my research of different job specifications, roles and opportunity for placements or internships within areas of Fashion Communication & Marketing that might interest me.

The course I am currently studying can lead me to so many career paths in fashion industry specifically careers in marketing, public relations, styling, fashion photography, visual merchandising, fashion buying, creative publishing, branding, trend forecasting, illustration and so on. There are plenty of options to choose from within this study which is very beneficial to me as a student.

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Visual Merchandiser

Buyer

Creative Director

Designer

Fashion Journalist

Stylist

Fashion Photographer

Fashion Videographer

Magazine Editor

Sales Assistant

Marketing & PR

Illustrator

(image from: goo.gl/6NNGtf)

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Over the summer holiday, I applied for several retail jobs including one at H&M in Southend-on-Sea (job found in https://career.hm.com/content/hmcareer/en_gb/findjob.html). They have a permanent job vacancy for a Sales Advisor role which I applied for as I am very much interested on the job role. The job includes guiding and helping customers in every way, whether it’s on the sales floor, in the fitting rooms or at the cash register. The role also includes handling incoming garments and making sure the store looks attractive as well as staying fully informed about all the campaigns and sales activities.

Four days later, they replied to me saying I have been invited to their Recruitment event where I will be interviewed together with the other group of applicants which I was very excited yet nervous at the same time since this is going to be my first ever interview in retail.

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I came across this internship in Chanel, Central London for Visual Merchandiser - Watches & Fine Jewellery Department (found in https://creativeopportunities.arts.ac.uk/filter/placements/) which appealed to me as I have a passion for the luxury industry and includes the opportunity to work in the watches and jewellery field. The job role is to work in the office and on the field as well as learn the basic principles of styling and retail marketing and I see this as a suitable job for my work placement as I have previously completed similar modules in my first year of fashion communication course. Another good thing about the internship is the salary which they offer £20,000 per annum.

The only concern I have with the internship is that they are looking for 37.5 hours of work per week in the duration of 12 months. I am worried that I might not be able to comply with their request.

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https://www.sheebamagazine.com/read/what-is-editorial-fashion-photography/

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Another great internship I found is at Jimmy Choo in London, England from the Linkedin website. They are looking for a Merchandising Intern, Shoes which appealed to me as I’ve always wanted to gain experience in Merchandising. The job role is about planning and developing strategies to enable to sell a range of products that would deliver sales and profit targets. What I can offer to them is similar to what they are looking for in a candidate which is able to work well within the team, approachable, able to work well under pressure, capable of problem solving and so on.

Th only problem is that they are looking for a position of full-time, from Monday to Friday which could be a disadvantage for me.

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I received an email a couple of days later and unfortunately, I was not able to get the job. It’s quite disappointing since I believe I did really well during the interview. However, I do understand why I did not get the job is because some other candidates were more ideal as some had already finished their studies and can work a flexible hours.

Though, I still feel very lucky to be able to go to the interview and experience what it was like.

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CLARKS: SALES TEAM MEMBER - PERMANENT JOB

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CLARKS: SALES TEAM MEMBER - PERMANENT JOB

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There’s another opportunity to work in retail at Clarks in Southend (https://apply.clarksjobs.com/vacancies/). They are looking for a Sales Team Member. It is a permanent job but the type of position is part-time which is suited for my current condition.

The job includes performing customer service and merchandising duties on the sales floor, locate merchandise for shoppers, ring up customer purchases and operate cash registers, making sure to keep the cleanliness of the store etc.

During my course, it helped me to understand the marketing and promotion side of fashion. The modules also helped improve my evaluation and analysis skills and together with my capability to finish the task given in a productive manner where I could work well under pressure, I know it will make me a suitable candidate for the job role.

Still, this might not be a work placement/internship application but it’s a great opportunity as it could lead to a full-time employment.

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https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/g4099/fashion-illustrators-instagram/

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Another retail job I have applied for during the summer holiday is at Next in Southend for the Sales Consultant role (found in https://careers.next.co.uk/). The job offers permanent position, where applicants are required to work in contract for both Saturdays and Sundays.

The job role is to offer a fast and friendly customer service, help customers to find the perfect products for them, as well as work in all areas of the store including sales floor, stockrooms, and processing deliveries. The job require applicants to have a great communication skill, friendly and calm even on the busiest days, a multi-tasker who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, flexible and supportive. It is possible for me to be an ideal candidate for the position as I believe I have the necessary skills for the job.

Again, this might not be a work placement/internship application but it’s a great opportunity to lead to a full-time employment.

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Great News! I received an email from Next, Recruitment Team the next day saying I have been short-listed for the job. After about a week, the member of staff contacted me by phone and asked a couple of questions about myself. After that, she told me that they are looking for applicants that can work on both Mondays and Thursdays in which those are the only vacancy they have left. I told the lady, it’s unfortunate but I have lessons in uni on Thursdays.

Therefore, I didn’t get the job and the lady was still very accommodating and thanked me for giving time for the interview.

It was still a great opportunity to be able to apply for the job.

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https://www.retailappointment.co.uk/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-get-ahead-in-visual-merchandising

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I received a voicemail on 21st September from Clarks member of staff and they wanted me to ring back to them regarding the interview that is going to happen. The same thing was said on the email I received from them.

After the short phonecall, I was booked a group interview on the 25th September which I was very happy to hear! It was a very relaxed and straightforward interview where one activity that we had to do was to choose a shoe from the store and basically, sell the shoe to the interviewers.

After that, they told us that they only have up to 2-3 vacancies left for the job and they would email us whether we are successful or not.

Successful or not, I’m still very satisfied about my second retail interview and now, I have also gained experience what it’s like.

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This internship at Sistaglam appealed to me as I am very interested on helping out on photoshoots or other backstage job in general. The role is to help for a day in their studio in Stoke Newington, where it includes unpacking and repacking clothes and accessories on the shoot day, organising samples on rail, helping fit the model, checking and ensuring all products look nice and neat for the photos.

I would have loved to apply for the job, however, it was very short notice. The photoshoot will happen the day after they posted this.

I found the job at https://www.fashionworkie.com/

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I received an email from Clarks a couple of days later after I had the group interview with them. Unfortunately, I did not get the job. It was okay since I believe they were looking for someone who is flexible with hours and most of the applicants I met on the interview has already finished education. Also, unlike me, most of them have a background on working in retail.

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I will still continue to look for a local part-time job in retail as well as find a work placement for this unit.

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This is the newly revised CV. There's a few changes on the key skills and the work experience to make it more general to the employers.

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AGENCY ELEVEN (LONDON)
GROW CO. (LEIGH)
IROQUOIS PR (LONDON)
ASBO (LONDON)
BULLDOG DIGITAL MEDIA (SOUTHEND)

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Agency Eleven is a fashion PR, digital, content, events and marketing agency based in London. The agency takes a boutique approach to public relations and digital, providing a service akin to that of an in-house PR. Agency Eleven also has contacts from consultancies to sponsorship deals, partnerships and more to enable the businesses of their clients to develop and flourish, adding bespoke business support. The agency also takes on an event of any scale, concept or guest list, be it the management of a catwalk show or presentation at fashion week, a press day, product launch, party or shop opening. Additionally, Agency Eleven offers alternative and experimental ways of promoting the clients through PR solutions. For publicity packages and campaigns, the agency can introduce the clients to top photographers, stylists and writers to put together the right creative teams for the clients' needs.

However, based from past experience with contacting the agency last year, I couldn't get a quick response from Laura Dooley, the managing director of Agency Eleven. This might affect my application for a work placement because of the fact that I might not get a response as soon as possible, thus, wasting the whole work placement month.

https://agencyeleven.co.uk/

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ASBO Magazine, based in London, is an independent publication created by the D Foundation as an extension of its mission to unearth and showcase fresh talent in the UK and abroad. ASBO gives young talents the platform to share their ideas and opinions through music, fashion and art and cinematography.

ASBO Magazine is a great place to do my work placement as I have heard that they work well with graduates across the UK. Most of what has been featured in their magazine were works by university students or young graduates. I would love to apply for ASBO Magazine.

https://www.asbomagazine.com/

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Iroquois PR is a fashion, wellness and lifestyle agency specialising in PR, marketing & social media based in East London. The agency is deeply passionate about communications their clients range form fitness and wellbeing, to fashion, celebrities and luxury travel.

This might also be another good place to apply for a work placement as I want to experience working in PR and I also enjoy doing any social media work. However, something I need to keep in mind is the travel to East London as well as the expense.

https://www.iroquois.co.uk/

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Bulldog Digital Media is an award winning digital marketing agency specialising in SEO & PPC based in Southend-on-Sea.

This might not be the work placement I'm keen on since I'm not very good with marketing work especially specialises in SEO and PPC.
https://bulldogdigitalmedia.co.uk/

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Grow Co. is based in Leigh-on-Sea. A creative agency - a team of graphic designers and web developers - who believe in producing work that is inspirational, iconic and fun.

Although the place is close to where I live, I'm not very interested on graphic design work and web developing.

https://www.justgrow.co/

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1. Ideal Skills Employers Are Looking For - if a specific position i.e in design is desired, examine the types of skills they require. Highlight particular abilities and experiences in the cv to make it more relevant in the eyes of the employer.

2. Achievements - list achievements as employers love hiring competent, proactive people. These might include awards and reputable projects.

3. Communication Skills - a top skill valued in nearly every profession. Communicating in relation to design is important, as are verbal and written presentation skills.

4. Problem-Solving - the ability to find solutions to issues is crucial to employers. Being flexible to changing conditions is a part of this skill.

5. Effective Planning and Organisation - planning skills and organisation are traits that are highly sought after in an employee. This skill goes hand in hand with punctuality and meeting deadlines, which are essential to being productive in the workplace.

6. Technical Skills - most jobs now require knowledge about computer hardware and how different components work together.

7. Team Player - the ability to be an effective team player is important to most business and organisations, from basic interpersonal skills with co-workers to working closely with colleagues on a group project.

8. Research and Analytical Skills - the ability to complete analysis and research effectively makes is another skill valued by employers.

9. Leadership - if a job will require a management or team leader role, leadership skills will likely be sought by the employer. The ability to create a positive work environment and inspire confidence in others is a part of this essential skill set.

10. Integrity - the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Hiring genuine people is a top priority in almost all employers.

https://creativemarket.com/blog/the-10-most-valuable-skills-to-put-on-your-design-resume

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I have created a cover letter for ASBO Magazine since I am interested on applying for a possible work placement on the company. This would be my first attempt on creating a cover letter for the company.

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After a few changes, this is my new cover letter for ASBO Magazine.

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NEW LOOK JOB APPLICATION - SALES ADVISOR XMAS TEMP 

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NEW LOOK JOB APPLICATION - SALES ADVISOR XMAS TEMP 

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I came across this job opportunity at New Look, to work as their Sales Advisor Xmas Temp in Southend, which I found in https://www.indeed.co.uk/. Although it's only a temporary job, I'm still very interested on getting the job as it would be a great experience to work in retail and build my skills and knowledge on working in the fashion industry.
As a Sales Advisor in New Look, the job includes working with the Management team to carry out the ultimate shopping experience for the customers and ensuring they are given the highest level of service.
The skills they are looking for from an applicant is someone who expresses their style, with an eye for the latest trends; someone who is passionate about the service as well as keen on improving ones development.

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Great news from New Look! I received a reply from them through email the very next day saying they want to invite me for an interview. They have a number of dates and time slots available for an interview in which I chose the 23rd November at 3:30pm. They also wanted me to bring my passport and a document showing my proof of address.

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After three days following my interview with New Look, I received a call from the manager saying I got the job! I also received a follow up email from them in which I have to access their New Look On-Boarding portal where I can find the terms & conditions (contract) and a few forms to complete.

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Debbie emailed Davide, the editor of ASBO magazine, on behalf of the team about having our emails set up with ASBO.

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Jasmine is the one who sent a text message to Davide, the editor of ASBO magazine, about a possible meeting with him in order to discuss and finalise the tasks that we have to do.

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MINUTES OF MEETING WITH ASBO'S EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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MINUTES OF MEETING WITH ASBO'S EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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The group's meeting with ASBO's editor, Davide Wheller where he talked about his plans for the work placement.

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I have been accepted to do a work placement at ASBO Magazine with two other students in my class, Jasmine and Debbie, where we will work as a team. A document attached below shows our to do list for ASBO.

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We have decided to do the photoshoot in Southend seafront using BA Fashion Design students' collections where we think there's quite a lot of potential locations that has a streety style.

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We created a mood board that shows some photoshoot inspirations where the location is at the seafront similar to our idea.

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I've created a powerpoint presentation about ASBO Magazine to present in front of the Fashion Design degree students who are working with us for this project.

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These are a few of the collections of the Y3 Fashion Design that I took images of that we will be using for the Southend seafront photoshoot.

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We decided a test shoot just before the final photoshoot with the models. We went to The Pier Hill Lift also known as "The Cliff Lift". Most of the photos that we took where against the sunlight which made the photos quite harsh.

During the test shoot and scouting for location, I learned that this might not be a good place to do the final photoshoot since it doesn't give off the street-style theme.

What I learned from my mistake is to not take photographs against the light. Although, It might work if there was sufficient lighting equipment to counteract the harsh sunlight.

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During our location scout, we've found an arcade located in Southend seafront which would be perfect for the final photoshoot. There's flashing of different vibrant, neon lights with a variety of arcade games. However, when we enquire the staff working behind the ticket desk about taking photos, the staff member said we're not allowed unless we ask permission to the owner and potentially pay them. This calls for a backup plan.

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Below is a list of health and safety that must be confirmed by the employer.

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I've been scouting for potential models for our shoot. My team has contacts with some students in college i.e. Performing Arts and another one outside college, who will be perfect for the photoshoot. We decided to do the photoshoots on Wednesday, 6th March at 11am-2pm and Thursday, 7th March at 2pm-5pm following the models' only free time.

Here are the conversation I had with them.

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The camera that we're going to use for the photoshoot is a Canon 80d with 18-135mm lens that can shoot 1080p.

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Jasmine and I went over the garments from Fashion Design and styled the models wearing them. The orange jacket and the jumpsuit was styled nicely. I feel like the futuristic top can be paired with a more vibrant bottom/joggers. The grey coat outfit looked very high fashion, therefore, on the day of the photoshoot, we could use some colourful turtleneck top.

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Another location we've found during the location scout is the rooftop car park in Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend. On the first day, Jasmine and I decided to go with the rooftop car park to do the photoshoot. There are lot of potential images that we can use for the ASBO magazine. Since the place is mostly vacant, it was perfect for the model to roller skate while I take the photos. This gives off fun and streety effect.
Nearing the end of the photoshoot, it started drizzling, therefore, next time we need to check the weather forecast beforehand as it might delay the whole photoshoot.

Model: Isabel Oliver

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The photoshoot with the second model gives off a dangerous feel which ASBO Magazine would like. She was seating on the ledge - although there's another carpark behind her - which gives an illusion that she's seating at the edge of the rooftop building.

Model: Briony Taylor

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The outfit for the third model has a rock n' roll vibe, which might not be too suited for the street-style theme we're going for. For the final images, we might not use this for the magazine.
What we could have done to style the outfit better is to use a vibrant-coloured bomber jacket on top of the outfit, just to tone down the main garment.

Model: CC

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Since we were not allowed to shoot inside the arcades across the seafront, we had to locate a different area to do the arcade-theme photoshoot. We found a place called Astro City in Southend high street which is a smaller amusement centre. However, when we went to the place, we found out that it's only opened at 7pm-11pm. Our tutor, Sherry, luckily knows someone who works in the Adventure Inside located in the seafront which Sherry then contacted whether it's possible for us to do the photoshoot.

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I've sourced inspiration for the arcade-theme we wanted to go for on our next photoshoot. I got inspired by the pictures of BTS, a famous Korean boy group in South Korea. I feel like this will go well with our ideas for the photoshoot.

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Before the start of the second photoshoot, we have scouted different location in the seafront and found the place called 'Adventure Inside' which is another amusement arcade but for young kids. Sherry, our tutor, has a contact with a staff member working in Adventure Inside. We were given permission to do a photoshoot as long as we won't obstruct the running of the business.

TERMS & CONDITION:
Upon arrival, we will have to go to the ticket desk to let them know that we've arrived for the photoshoot that has been pre-arranged.
- Access to any area of the park that the general public cannot access will not be permitted.
- The operations of the park must not affected in any way. This includes, but is not limited to, operations of rides and duties of staff members.
- If taking photos of any person in the building, must get the relevant consent from that person.
- If anybody requires to go on the rides, the riders will need the relevant ticket(s) and/or wristband.
- Once filming has completed, must return to the ticket desk and let the staff know that photoshoot has finished.

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I will be using my Canon 80D with 18-135mm lens to shoot for our second location. I mounted my portable macro led ring light on top of the camera for added lighting to the subject.

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Here is a behind the scene of the model getting styled by Jasmine.

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Here's the behind the scene of myself taking the photos of the models.

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Here are the final images taken on the day of the photoshoot with our male models. I used my portable dimmable led light on some photos that needs more lighting i.e. for when I used a flash.

Models: Valerik Davydau, Kaine Hinds

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I tried editing one of the shots by adding a night filter to the photo and the bokeh effect. I was inspired by a photographer in New York, Brandon Woelfel, where he runs his own Instagram page. Woelfel uses different light leaks effect and bokeh effects on his pictures for added effect.

I edited the original photo using Adobe Lightroom to create that night filter. I then saved a bokeh effect png from Google and I used Adobe Photoshop to layer the effect to the edited photo. In my opinion, the final outcome looks okay but the bokeh effect doesn't look natural on top. We might not be using this for the final images that will be sent to ASBO.

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PERSONAL SKILLS - TEAMWORK - INDEPENDENT WORKING

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PERSONAL SKILLS - TEAMWORK - INDEPENDENT WORKING

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Working as a team, we've faced a few challenges. For instance, one of the members of the team, Debbie, was not available the last few weeks of planning especially during the last meetings because of personal issues. Therefore, Jasmine and I had to come up with last minute solutions for the final photoshoot such as scouting for different location since we're not allowed to shoot inside the arcade across the Southend seafront. Another issue is with one of the model who did not turn up for the final shoot so we have to sourced a different model asap. Other than that, we managed to pull the shoot off together. The first day, Jasmine and I brought different clothes for the models so we could mix and match them with the Fashion Design garments. We've also brought a variety of accessories from berets to sunglasses and jewelries. On the second day of the photoshoot, Debbie turned up which was great. Each of us brought suitcase to put all the garments and equipment in. Before the start of the photoshoot for day 2, we also went to the final location which is the Adventure Inside to scout the place and get an idea on different poses for the models. Lastly, we visited a shop to buy different sweets like lollies as props for the models.

Working independently, I learnt how to manage the time wisely. My organisational and networking skills were also enhanced. I had to contact different people to check who is willing to model for the shoot. Once that is done, I then set up a date (with approval of the team) for the test shoot and styling of the models as well as the final photoshoot. For the creative skills, I learnt how to test different settings in my DSLR camera that goes well with different locations. For instance, I used the normal AV mode to take pictures for the rooftop photoshoot. I then brought my portable macro led ring light with 1/4-inch thread mount for the camera suitable for the arcade-theme photoshoot or night photography. My editing skills were also enhanced. Some of the good shots were a bit dark, and using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, I was able to brightened those images as well as make them very contrasted. For the arcade shoot, I also experimented with different special effects such as the use of light leaks and bokeh effect as well as adding night filter using Adobe Photoshop.

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During the time I'm doing the work placement for our "What to Watch in Southend", I get the chance to experience how to take part on leading a group i.e. my team and the models. I learnt how to be a team player to my group, from basic interpersonal skills such as contacting potential models and working closely with my colleagues on the group project.
Furthermore, my planning and organisation skills were also enhanced, from sourcing for locations and ideas for the photoshoot to setting up dates for test shoots and final photoshoots. This goes hand in hand with being punctual and meeting deadlines, which are all essential to being productive in the workplace. This is one of the traits that are highly sought after in an employee.
Another skills that I get to develop is problem-solving, where I was able to find solutions to issues. This also includes being flexible to changing conditions such as being able to cater to the availability of the models. For example, our female models are only available to do the photoshoots for a maximum of 3 hours since they have their lessons as well. One of our male model is a contact from outside college, therefore, I had to find out the only times he's available.
Going into a creative industry, most jobs now require technical skills or knowledge about computer hardware. Personally, I am quite confident on using editing softwares in the computer and this skill has been helpful for me in order to come up with final and more polished photographs. Some things that are yet for me to develop in terms of editing images is to add a night filter to a day-shoot images as well as adding special effects such as adding light leaks and bokeh effect, in response to the BTS arcade photoshoot.

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STRENGTHS - Working with ASBO Magazine, we were given the opportunity to work by ourselves and within the team. We were given the chance to do the task set to us and be hands-on. For instance, we were given a task to do a photoshoot using the Fashion Design students' garments with Southend as our location. My team was able to carry out the job smoothly with the guidance of our tutors. Another strength is that the editor of ASBO Magazine which is Davide is also present on every meeting. This is good because it will help us to know what his plans for us.

WEAKNESSES - Throughout the work placement, my team wasn't able to visit the ASBO Magazine office. We were not able to experience or feel what a publication office is like which I believe is one of the weaknesses. Furthermore, the editor of ASBO which is Davide was not present on either photoshoot which could be a weakness as it would be nice for him to be there to guide us during the photoshoot as he knows more about what his vision is for this project.

OPPORTUNITIES - It will be nice to be able to visit the ASBO office and have a tour on the place. Another opportunity is to be able to work closely within the official ASBO Magazine team instead of just giving us task to do by ourselves. Furthermore, it will be a great opportunity to work closely with Davide on any future projects in order to learn things from the editor himself.

THREATS - Working on our first project, one threat is that there will be models who backs out or couldn't make it on the day of the photoshoot. This means we need to source backup models in case this problem occurs.

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For the next step, we're going to have a meeting with Davide and show him all the images in which we' are going to have a selection process of the final photos he wants to be featured in the ASBO Magazine's July Issue. He will be visiting on the 24th April, which is also the deadline to send him the final pictures.

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This is the first meeting with Performing Arts students. The meeting was to let the Performing Arts students know about our project which is to create a short fashion film for ASBO Magazine.

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MINUTES OF MEETING WITH DAVIDE & PERFORMING ARTS

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MINUTES OF MEETING WITH DAVIDE & PERFORMING ARTS

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This is another recorded meeting with ASBO's editor-in-chief, Davide Wheller, our tutors and the Performing Arts degree students. The meeting was about our second task for ASBO Magazine called "The House of ASBO" where we have to come up with a short film.

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CONVERSATION WITH NATALIE FROM PERFORMING ARTS

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CONVERSATION WITH NATALIE FROM PERFORMING ARTS

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Here are screenshots of my conversation I had with the Performing Arts student, Natalie. This was after the meeting with Davide, the editor of ASBO Magazine. I've let Natalie know that we have to stick to Davide's main vision for this project which is to create a film noir style that is inspired by Malcolm McLaren's 'Deep in Vogue' video (1989). The reason why I had to message her is because during the meeting with Davide and the Performing Arts students, Natalie was mainly throwing out her own opinion and ideas for this project, which is good, but also very overwhelming for my team. I have also let her know the days and time that we've booked for the rehearsal as well as the final shoot day.

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I have created a shot list for "The House of ASBO" film inspired by Malcolm McLaren - Deep In Vogue. The film is in black & white, with white background.

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I also created a shot list following black & white, Madonna - Vogue music video where the background is black and lighting is focused on the models' face.

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Here is the behind the scene photo of the Performing Arts students getting ready for the filming rehearsal on 21 March, 2019 at SEC ground floor, studio room. We've booked the studio from 9am until 2pm.

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These are behind the scene shots of day 1 filming rehearsal in the studio room. The studio already has a white background which is perfect for the film noir style shoot. I asked the actors to wear any black & white clothing with strong silhouettes. The rehearsal went really well knowing it's only the first day. The actors were really cooperative. We were also given guidance by our tutor and the performing art students' own tutor. I told them my idea and they were happy to re-enact the 'Deep In Vogue' and the 'Madonna - Vogue' music video but they've incorporated it with their own style.
However, for this rehearsal, we did not use any artificial or softbox lighting which makes the filming quite low quality. For the next rehearsal, I will definitely use artificial lighting similar to the 'Deep In Vogue' film.

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The second rehearsal took place in the same studio room as the first rehearsal on the 28th March, 2019. For the second day of the filming rehearsal, we've set up continuous softbox lighting inspired by the 'Deep In Vogue' video where the background is lit. The photo shows what the studio looks like behind the scene. Meanwhile, there's little to no light pointing towards the actors when they start acting.

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Here are behind the scene shots of our second rehearsal. The filming is now closer to what I've imagined it to be which is quite similar to the 'Deep In Vogue' music video. We can see that the set up is similar to the original music video where the background is heavily lit with artificial lighting whereas the actors shows more of their silhouettes on some shots and it shows more shadows on some shots of the actors features.
The actors are also wearing a more streetwear outfits compared to the first rehearsal. This is because the project is to create 'Deep in Vogue' inspired video but with ASBO twist. ASBO Magazine is known for their street style.
For the final shoot on 2nd May, I will have to manage the time wisely as not only I will be trying to film the actors in white background, I will also have to use a black or any dark background for the second shoot inspired by the 'Madonna - Vogue'. I will also use two or more cameras in different angles/positions to create more texture to the final video.