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I created a mock-up idea of the hero image for the Fashion, Media & Promotion course at SEC

This is not mandatory but has been expressed by D&AD that we can create one if we wanted

I decided to use images that had already been created and create a collage-like inspired piece

I wanted the hero image to show what the Fashion Media & Promotion course is able to teach and develop individuals, including photography, styling, social media and creative direction

As this is only an initial mock-up it may change when the final exhibit is to be shown

I have spoken to Flick and Yas and they both confirmed that they have already handed in, I am not too sure if they have drafted mock-ups of a hero image or promotiona material

When speak to Flick she did confirm she would do this and that we would discuss this, however, we have not discussed promotional material in much detail

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Fashion Media & Promotion Exhibition Risk Assessment

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Fashion Media & Promotion Exhibition Risk Assessment

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Fashion Media & Promotion Exhibition Risk Assessment has attached above in a PDF format

This contains possible issues and risks which may arise from being in protein studios

It is the individual duty and those around taking part in the exhibition to ensure the safety of themselves, as well as the safety of others who are attending the exhibition

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FMP Exhibition Risk Assessment_STUDENT TASK

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HEALTH & SAFETY - PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT 

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Fire and safety regulations for all stands and individuals coming into the venue to exhibit

Those exhibiting their work may need to consider possible materials that they will need as well as other items to aid in the displaying of the work

This relates closely with the health and safety which I have now done

The health and safety assessment which has been done can be viewed below, this is on a preliminary basis

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General exhibitor guidelines which are to be followed by everyone

These express the importance of no spoking, fire drills, fire exits, alcohol policy and accessibility

My next step is to complete my own health and safety record for my padlet, I will take these general guidelines into consideration when completing this

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The set-up for the event has been screen shot above

I need to ensure that on the day of displaying work it is correclty dusplayed on the wall before 1 pm

As I am working now I need to ensure I am able to get adequate time off to help with the set up

As this is an exhibition, individuals who created their work will need to be present to discuss their work with potential employers, peers and individuals

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General guidelines and stand specifications to follow in accordance with D&AD

These are key guidelines to follow, especially as we need to ensure we are taking the correct precautions to ensure the safety of everyone attending the show

A health and safety assessment sheet will be completed by myself, this again will be on a preliminary basis as I am unable to visit Protein Studios due to them not allowing me to view the space

Other areas that need to be taken into consideration include lighting, storage, power and interest

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After speaking to John, he kindly provided me with the D&AD booklet from 2019

Within this booklet explained the studio set-up, stand dimensions and what we can expect from our stand when setting up

Despite this being for 2019, John confirmed with me that the same principles and specifications still stand

I can confirm that we will have 2 x stand to showcase all work from the three courses

As it is an exhibition for all three courses (graphics, illustration and Fashion Media & Promotion) we had discussed in detail with our peers on the other courses that we the fashion course would like to create our own promotional material, especially as this comes under the exhibition management objectives for our final unit

Both John and Jenny confirmed that having our own individual stand alongside the remaining two courses would be beneficial, and allow the Fashion Media course to create material on a preliminary basis as this may not be used due to D&AD creating their own promotional material

However, this is something that Flick, Yas and myself have spoke about and has been documented in my padlet

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My message to John in the teams chat regarding me getting in touch with protein studios to book a tour for my critical reflection and exhibition management records

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Further on from my initial email to PROTEIN STUDIOS, I recieved a reply back

I was advised that I would need to contact D&AD if I needed a tour of PROTEIN STUDIOS

When I questioned this and said I only would like to come in and take some pictures, I was again told no and that they do not offer tours unless they have an event booked

This was not the response that I was hoping for

I messaged John to see what he could advise on and he replied back asking for a video call, I have documented my message to him below

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Email snippet to protein studios to arrange a viewing of the studio

I emailed as I would like to get a mock-up of the floor plan to add to my padlet and to also create a draft for displaying my work

This would be an excellent source of research for this critical reflection padlet as it will shows that I am taking additional steps to ensure the smooth running and display of the final honours work

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TEAMS CHAT - D&AD 'HERO IMAGE' COLLAB SUGGESTION BETWEEN MYSELF, FLICK & YAS

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TEAMS CHAT - D&AD 'HERO IMAGE' COLLAB SUGGESTION BETWEEN MYSELF, FLICK & YAS

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I sent out a teams message to Flick and Yas, which also involved Andrew and Jenny, this was regarding the collaboration between myself, Flick and Yas to create a hero image for our D&AD exhibition

Despite this not being a mandatory requirement from D&AD, I believe it would be good to create one as it would represent the Fashion Media & Promotion course and highlight the skills that are on offer to learn when joining the course

Yas was not impressed with the idea of creating a hero image and suggested promotional material which could be hung around the college to make people aware of the new exhibition taking place at Protein Studio's

I was more than happy to come together and create a mock-up design with inspiration from all three of us however, I did not hear anything further from Yas and therefor no promotional mater such as a poster was drafted

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How to make an impression at the D&AD New Blood Festival

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How to make an impression at the D&AD New Blood Festival

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John had sent across the above link

This explains what individuals can do to ensure we are on top form when at the D&AD exhibition

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Thousands descend on Old Truman Brewery for the New Blood Festival. East London gets a creative takeover like no other, with free talks, workshops and events that bring industry and talent face to face. At the centre of the action is the Exhibition, displaying the year's top graduating students from design and advertising courses around the UK. In the run up, we'll be hitting you with inside tips on how to stand out if you're exhibiting, or just coming down to rub elbows. Read on to get the pro's two cents on nailing a winning stand, and making that first impression last.

Tips for Exhibiting and Networking

Let's be honest, it can feel daunting at New Blood and the scale of it can be overwhelming. The venue alone, not to mention the magnitude of the opportunity it presents to grads, unis, institutions, and the industry too. But take it one step at a time.

Step One

Make the best of the stand's space, keep it simple. Like the portfolios on show, it's about the work. Sure, a nice little theme might let you print those tennis balls or sticks of rock you've always wanted to, but the work should ultimately come to the fore. Keep it classic and let the work do the work.

Step Two

Business cards go a long way - even in this so-called digital age they thrive. And after one's fill of free beer, and the inevitable next-day glance through one's pockets, it can be a help to visually link what you have on show to that. B ut your site can do that too. Yes. Your site. Please have one. It's kind of imperative these days.

Step Three

And as for everything else, all the small things that everyone overlooks, just talk and act with people as you would like in return. Don't linger around like that weirdo on the bus no one wants to sit next to, or the loner at the bar. Just be yourself. And good luck.

1. Point of View

Just like an art exhibition, a stand should be curated. I've often wondered, what's the point of this course as opposed to the one next to it? What are they trying to achieve? And why? I think a stand should have a point of view and all the work should support it in some loose form. This helps the university stand out and be remembered.

Make a bold statement. Write a manifesto. Brand yourself interesting.

2. Connect Simply

The work needs to engage an audience. It should do that naturally. But you can add a Twitter handle, and if someone likes it they might strike up a conversation with you. Open up the digital channels simply.

Digital can be complex in the New Blood environment, but you can be digitally cultured without having to show digital work or ask too much of the viewer.

3. Disrupt

New Blood should be the loudest, freshest and most disruptive of events. I don't want politeness or quiet. I want noise and energy. Excitement and bright futures. Do not be shy. Be loud. And preferably human.

1. Less is more. Keep your exhibit succinct and to the point. Know what you want your work to say and who you want to say it to.

2. Make your presentation so flawless and so simple it is unnoticeable. Show the work well and it will speak for itself.

3. Allow your exhibits to breathe. Again, less is more.

4. Be confident but not cocky. You have to demonstrate that you know your stuff, but that you also know you have lots more stuff to know and learn.

Have a business card. Don't think for one moment scribbling your mobile number on a napkin will do, it won't.

6. First impressions count, corny I know, but so true. Show your work as best as you can, but remember that great presentation of a poor idea won't save you.

So there's a few things to ponder if you're exhibiting or coming down to rub shoulders with industry's finest. To get more tips and tricks, get to the free Fringe Events being hosted by top agencies around Shoreditch as part of the New Blood Festival.

Flick through the Best Stand winners from 2016, and all the New Blood Festival action below:

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How to make an impression at the D&AD New Blood Festival

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Thousands descend on Old Truman Brewery for the New Blood Festival. East London gets a creative takeover like no other, with free talks, workshops and events that bring industry and talent face to face. At the centre of the action is the Exhibition, displaying the year's top graduating students from design and advertising courses around the UK.

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Above is an example of a previously South Essex College UAL stand

We have a large area to cover so I am glad that the printed size of my honours work is A1

I will need to take into account how I will have my work displayed on the boards, this is something that is being discussed with Flick and will be documented further down in my padlet along with a mock-up for this

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END OF YEAR SHOW TEAMS MEETING - TRANSCRIPT

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This is a transcript from the teams meting regarding our end of year show

I expressed the importance of the collaboration between the three courses, as well as accessing the health and safety for the location as this forms part of my exhibition managements to work collaboratively with Flick and Yas

John advised that the health and safety would be a preliminary draft, as we are unable to complete this fully due to the D&AD pack for our stand not being released yet

This was an important topic that I bought up with John and he confirmed that this would not discourage our end result, after confirming this with him I was confident in being able to complete a preliminary health and safety check

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END OF YEAR SHOW TEAMS MEETING - RECORDED

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END OF YEAR SHOW TEAMS MEETING - RECORDED

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END OF YEAR SHOW RECORDING <--click link to watch the recording.

The above link is a recorded record of conversation regarding out final end of year show

This is being held at PROTEIN STUDIOS with D&AD

All my peers from the various 3 courses who are involved in the exhibition were present

We discussed the location, what would be needed from the courses, as well as the measurements of our stand and potential health and safety requirements which would need to be completed by all setting up

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This is my current teams chat with GRAPHICS, ILLUSTRATION & FASHION MEDIA

Here we have discussed potential ideas and locations of where we would like our exhibition to be

This is a place for us all to share ideas on set up, design and placement of work

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The GODADDY domain website are offering the domain bethhilliard.co.uk for only £0.99 for the first year

This is a cheap domain and would be a better option as I can purchase the domain and use SITE 123 for only 3 months, especially as I am not too sure which area of the creative field I would like to go into

The length of time I require SITE123 will depend on where I would like to go career-wise

I will need to consider this in more detail before I make a commitment and purchase either the 3 or 12 month SITE 123 subscription

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The domain I would like to purchase is bethhilliard.co.uk

Ideally I need to purchase my domain before I can create my QR code to add on to the back of my business card

Next I will need to see how much a domain and website is on SITE 123 for either a 3-month period or for 12 months

This will allow individuals who are interested in my work to see what skills I have and what I have completed during my time at  university

I will purchase a domain nearer the time of the exhibition at Protein Studios, especially as I will have this listed on my promotion business cards to hand out to potential employers.

For now, the link to my website / online portfolio is listed below, to view my professional portfolio and website, please click the link below.

Beth Hilliard | Creative Site 123 Website (<- click the link)

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On my website I have added categories under my portfolio

This will allow potential employers to view my work and to see what projects I have been working on throughout university and what personal work I have completed

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From experience, I had always completed physical portfolios due to the different mediums I worked with throughout my time in sixth form and foundation

Speaking to Andrew he advised that creating a physical portfolio would be beneficial as potential employers can view and touch works that contain  texture

However, since returning to complete my degree I have worked digitally and created branded documents, this is something  I undeniably enjoy, especially as this is what  employers within the creative industry expect of you

Moving forward I would like to create a digital portfolio in the form of a website, this will allow me to further promote my skills, show potential employers what I am capable of creating, as well as promoting myself as a creative within the industry

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PROFESSIONAL INSTAGRAM PROFILE - BETHANY HILLIARD

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PROFESSIONAL INSTAGRAM PROFILE - BETHANY HILLIARD

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The above is a screenshot of my professional Instagram account as a creative individual

Instagram is an app I use for personal use but I was advised that all professionals should have a professional Instagram account

I have LinkedIn however, as a creative I find Instagram would be a better interface especially as it is a platform where I can post images and interact with creative individuals on a more personal level

As I want to be taken seriously as a professional, I will begin to build up my professional Instagram and contact list to ensure I am giving myself enough exposure and building relationships with all individuals who are in the creative field

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RECORD OF INVESTIGATION INTO CAREER OPTIONS AND APPLICATIONS

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RECORD OF INVESTIGATION INTO CAREER OPTIONS AND APPLICATIONS

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SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Returning back to university has given me a second chance to not only develop but also gain new and valuable skills, both of which have aided in a professional and personal manner.

Skills which I have been able to develop on include communication, with both peers and members of staff within South Essex College

Organisation, this is a key attribute that I pride myself on, especially as I have had to plan my time effectively and efficiently to ensure deadlines and hand in's are met

I have always enjoyed working in a team dynamic, and this is something which I have been able to develop on by working collaboratively with peers from different courses and campuses

Another attribute that I pride myself on is my work ethic, I am very adamant to succeed in everything that I do, this is sometimes a challenge for me as it results in me being too critical of myself however, since being back at university I have been able to work on this and when getting into the work place this will be a key skill of mine as it will show determination, competency and effectiveness to get the job done

KNOWLODGE
Returning back to university has allowed me to develop and gain knowledge / skills in the followinG

Photoshop

Indesign

Camer Raw Software

Creating branded documentation

Photography - both on location and studio

Camera settings (photography)

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My plan of action once I have completed my degree would be to look into full time work. Ideally, I would like to have a job in place for when I finish, especially as I have missed working full-time as I have only been working part-time alongside my studies.

Initially I will look into internships to complete alongside my studies, this will ensure I am putting my skills that I have learnt whilst at university to good use, as well as gaining the exposure needed to correlate with my university degree. Internships have been a key interest for me throughout my time at university, as they allow you to gain valuable experience in real-time, as well as giving you the transferable skills to take into any work place.

Some of my peers at university have made the decision to take a year out to travel once they have completed their studies however, this is not something I find beneficial to myself, I enjoy working and I want to gain as much experience and develop on my skills in as much detail as possible.

Going forward, I will now research possible internships, placements and roles, either on a part time or full-time basis within the fashion sector. I will use sites such as Linkedin, Fashion Workie, and emailing potential PR fashion houses for possible roles and internships. This will allow me to demonstrate my ability and taking the initiate to independently search for these roles, as well as show how I am able to manage my time with university work and researching for work.

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LEVEL 6 - Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (FE and Skills Sector) (PgCE)

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LEVEL 6 - Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (FE and Skills Sector) (PgCE)

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Above is a snippet of the course that was suggested by the interactive Pathfinder

This is great information to have especially as becoming a teacher is something I am considering, but I am wanting to gain experience in the fashion sector before I commit to completing the PGCE

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TEACHER TRAINING INTERACTIVE ROUTE FINDER

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TEACHER TRAINING INTERACTIVE ROUTE FINDER

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Interactive route finder (questionnaire)

Once completing the finder I was given the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE)

This is offered on a full-time and part-time basis

The completed qualification would then allow me to teach in higher education for those 19+ and older

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An online brochure I found on the South Essex website relating to pathways into teaching

This is an informative piece and explains in detail what route I would need to take if teaching higher education is something I wanted to do

Reading through the brochure I was able to scan the QR code which took me to a mini questioner, I completed this and it showed me which course would be ideal for me to gain my PGCE

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An option for me to consider is getting into teaching

Especially becoming a lecturer for higher education within the fashion, media and promotional sector

Once I have completed my degree and gotten my final grade, it would be beneficial to research other career avenues

I enjoy helping people and enjoying learning new things, teaching has always been a career that I have considered, however, this would be an option once I have been in the industry for some time and gained valuable experience

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It is reliable, contains many vacancies for full-time roles within the fashion sector, as well as internships and placements

I find FASHION WORIE to be a great platform, especially as its free and you can apply either directly to the vacancies or through the fashion workie account

I will start to look into internships for the summer to gain further experience and develop on my current skill set

Using Fashion Workie to research possible full-time jobs and internships for when I finish university

I find that Fashion Workie is an excellent source to see who is hiring and what companies offer internships

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Entry level, Graduate and Retail Fashion Jobs, Internships, Work Placements, Castings and Collaborations listings. Find, reply and post your own adverts free on Fashion Workie today!

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Minimum age of 19+

£2,100 for this online course, they also offer payment options

Tuesday  - compulsory live session, usually done in the evening

Wednesday - themed discussion group or support session

Friday - pre-recorded content, and tasks set must be completed before Tuesday's session

Requires 4 - 6 hours of independent study a week

This course is more expensive than the ones I researched on the UAL short course website

A short course is something for me to consider especially as I am still unsure as to what area I would like to go into once I finish my degree

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Fashion buyers and merchandisers work at the heart of every fashion brand. They understand all the social, cultural and environmental factors that influence the trends of the future, using their forecasting skills to plan best-selling ranges.

The main topics in this course include:

Introduction to the Fashion Industry

Range Planning & Building

Sourcing & Product Development

Business & Data Analytics

3-week work placement with one of the FRA brand partners to gain exposure within the buying environment

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UAL BUYING & MERCHANDISING SHORT COURSE 

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Various short courses are on offer from University of the Arts London (UAL)

These range from hybrid to in-class sessions and to fully delivered online courses

Two courses from the UAL short course catalogue stand out to me, these are listed below.

Both courses offer valuable skills which are transferable and would set me up for a junior entry-level role within the buying admin assistant sector

I would need to complete work experience or placement within the fashion buying sector, to ensure I understand the full extend of what is required from a BAA

(below taken from the UAL Short Course details section)

Fashion Buying and Merchandising Online Short Course (£300)

Topics covered

The role of the fashion buyer

Major fashion retail brands

Roles and responsibilities of retail fashion buyers and merchandisers

Trade fairs, ready-to-wear and couture shows

Trend prediction and seasons

Fabric and styling terminology

Numeracy and competitor shopping skills

Fashion supply chains

Fashion Buying and Merchandising Intensive Online Short Course (£700)

Topics covered

What do buyers and merchandisers actually do in retailers and brands?

How do they set the prices that they sell to the consumer?

How do they calculate the price that they will buy from the supplier?

How are they organised and how do they operate within the company organisation?

How do they manage the create skills of the designers?

How do they plan supplier lead times, and delivery schedules?

How do they calculate how many garments they expect to sell?

How do they calculate how many they intend to buy?

How do they organise distribution to their shops?

How do they sell on their website?

How do they manage sales and stock during the selling season?

At the end of the week you will have:

Produced your own range plan of garments

Created a sales forecast for it

Created a buying plan and buying budget for it

Bought it in a competitive game played against the tutor

Allocated it to your stores, after the buying campaign is complete

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CAREER OPTIONS WITHIN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

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CAREER OPTIONS WITHIN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

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I created a mind map of subjects and sectors that I believe fall under FASHION MEDIA & PROMOTION

Buying within fashion is a saturated area with many individuals going to the Fashion Retail Academy and gaining employment straight from there

Being a BAA has always interested me, however, the thought of sitting at a desk most of my day completing admin tasks is not appealing, I find it to be mundane which is not what I want

Similar to working as a Merchandising Admin Assistant, this involves working with a lot of numbers and calculations as well as sitting at a desk, ideally I would like a more hands-on and creative role that would allow me to be involved, not so much sitting at a desk

I am looking to secure an internship at a PR firm named BLACK PR based in Dalston, London (my experiences whilst interning can be found further down on my padlet)

If successful I will be assisting the showroom manager with tasks including pulls for commissioned shoots, docket tracking, sample send-outs and returns as well as other internship duties

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https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/fashion

Make the most of your degree and work experience opportunities to build up your portfolio and get yourself known in the fashion world

The above website offers guidance into what career paths you can take with a fashion degree

Job options include but are not limited to retail, buying, merchandising, marketing and PR

Work experience alongside university is also a key factor as I am able to gain experience which will benefit me further when applying for full-time roles

Expressed on the prospect's website it states that networking is crucial

By establishing relationships with designers and companies you may be able to obtain work

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Updated my experience and listed my new role as the Showroom Manager at BLACK PR

As well as this I also wrote a post and announced my new role

I wanted to update my linkedin so that my connections were able to see where I currently am in my journey

This is an exciting time and I look forward to what else I can learn being at BLACK PR

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I have amended my LinkedIn

This now shows my new role at BLACK PR as the Showroom Manager

Also I have changed the header photo to one more suited to my current role

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The above screenshot is from Elise Potter, the talent acquisition administrator at Boohoo

I was not able to complete the online video recording interview due to prior commitments and having accepted the job at Black PR

This would have been a great experience to practise another interview, especially as a recorded one is not something I have done before

However, due to accepting the role at Black PR, I knew this was not something I wanted to continue with

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Above is information about how PROTEIN STUDIOS started

They offer spaces for exhibitions, and events, and they have their own team to focus on catering, tech and event management

Overall this seems to be a vibrant and central studio offering great links to potential employers and individuals

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PROTEIN STUDIO's had its COVID-SECURE plan listed on their website

Above is a screenshot showing how and what they have done to increase caution and insure everyone remains safe

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I had a look on Instagram and came across their page

They have over 13 K subscribers and have held many events in their studios already

From their Instagram page, they seem to be very community orientated and take great pride in hosting a range of events

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Shoreditch is a busy and bustling area

Perfect for showing our end-of-year show

It is an ideal location with plenty of people around

The location is right on Shoreditch high street and is easily accessible

I will now speak to Flick and Yas about booking to view the space to get an idea of dimensions, healthy and safety

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above are screenshots from the PROTEIN STUDIOS online website

I have taken a screenshot of the location address, hours and contact information

They also have their own Instagram account

The website is clean, crisp and has a friendly user interface

There covid secure police and plan can be found on the website which I have listed further down on my padlet

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Myself, Flick and Yas have a group chat where we discuss our projects and have finally got some goods news

We have confirmation of a venue for our final year show

We will be showcasing under NEW BLOOD FESTIVAL @ PROTEIN STUDIOS

We will be alongside Graphics and Illustration

The location of this studio is based in Shoreditch, the closest station is the Overground station Shoreditch High Street

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The back of the business card lists my full name, what I am, my location and email address so individuals to know where I am located and how to contact me

The QR code can also be added and this is something which I need to create as previously explained

This design is sleek and simple which I like very much

This shows to potential individuals that I am committed regarding my work and want to be taken seriously

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The above design is a more sophisticated and stylish design

Simple white background with black writing

I have chosen to use my name instead of creating something different

The front of this business card is easy to read, simple and explains who I am as a creative

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Another design mock-up including a QR code which can be scanned by potentially interested employers and individuals

Creating this design with the QR I need to create my own QR code for my website, this is a free service and can be created within a matter of misnutes

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The back of the business card, shows my full name and other information including where I am located, my email address for contact information and a section for me to add my online portfolio website address

The credentials seem small and appear to get lost against the beige colour background, moving forward I will need to amend the colour pallet of this business card to ensure all information is visible

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Bold and colourful design for my business card

The colours are very eye-catching and enticing

Not sure if this comes across as a more juvenile business card design, especially as the pastel tones have been used

I have designed a few other business card designs as I want to see what appears better and professional

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Back of this design does not show much of the information needed to promote me as a creative

Using QR code is something I want to do as this will show my work and anyone with a smartphone will be able to scan the QR code and be taken directly to my website

Moving forward I would like a business card that shows this information and represents who I am as an individual as well as a creative

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PERSONAL PROMOTION MATERIAL - BUSINESS CARDS

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PERSONAL PROMOTION MATERIAL - BUSINESS CARDS

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I have been working on Vista Print to create my personal promotion business cards

This has been useful as I have been looking at different colours and styles to use, ideally, I would like to use colours that I find exciting and bold - ultimately to gain attention which would allow me to speak regarding my progression and work

The above mock-up is very colourful however, it does come across more for an illustration student with the flower design

I will experiment with more business card designs and see which one best suits my professional appearance

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Attached is the contract that I received from BLACK PR

I am very excited to begin working at BLACK PR as full time member

Interning here has been an excellent experience and one I will always be grateful for

Moving forward into a permanent role within BLACK PR seems to be the natural route for me to progress and develop

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BLACK PR Contract of Employment - Bethany Hilliard

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SITE 123

After speaking to Andrew my photography tutor I looked into using a website builder called SITE 123

After. researching I came to the conclusion that SITE 123 would be an unchallenging platform to use

As this is the first website I am creating for promoting myself as a creative, I do not want to spend all my time on a website, especially as I am not too sure personally what area of the creative industry I would like to go into

Further development of my online portfolio

Speaking to Andrew my tutor advised on a website builder called Site 123, they offer free help and guidance on creating your website, as well as giving you a free domain when you sign up and pay for a one-year annual membership

Using Site 123 is less complicated and easy to navigate

When compared to Squarespace, I am able to amend my website with ease and it is more user friendly

Moving forward I will continue to use Site 123 for my professional promotion

My next step is to polish my website interface and create my own domain for professional use

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Above are some of my final chosen images from my fruit photography

These are the ones which I would like to have on display within my portfolio

The composition of the fruits and the lighting work well together

The orange background creates a contrast between the green/browny pear that is in the centre of the frame

I was pleased with how these came out and I believe they show my skills including composition, lighting and camera skills, all of which will benefit me within my creative career

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The studio set up with my chosen fruits

This relates closely to my honours project as I wanted to create imagery which can be used on my digital portfolio as well as offer development opportunities for my honours work

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Studio mock-up with lighting diagrams

I have included items such as fruit and products that I will use in my photography of the fruits

Some will be ripened and others will be fresh

This is to show the contrast of damaged skin similar to how a pear when exposed will get further brown spots and begin to ripen quickly

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Contact sheet of all my images which were taken from the ripened fruit shoot

All of which can be seen on the above contact sheet

From here I can see all images and decide which ones I would like to present on my online portfolio

I enjoyed working with these fruits and want to further develop on this by photographing them again to see how they have demised in appearance

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Myself, Yasmin and Flick have put together questions to ask John regarding the D&AD location which University Centre SouthEssex may be attending

We are yet to hear back from John regarding this so we will need to arrange a meeting to discuss the above questions in more detail

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Below is the showroom manager job description. It is similar to being an intern however, it does involve a lot more responsibility which is something I would enjoy, especially as I am enjoying being an Intern at BLACK PR. It seems that this would be the natural step for my career to progress from interning, learning the skills and then having those skills developed further by becoming the showroom manager if I am found suitable by Becca and Harriet.

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I have an interview arranged with Megan, the showroom manager on February 2nd

I am excited but nervous as I would like to intern at BLACK PR as they do work with some amazing brands

To prepare for this interview I will research BLACK PR in more detail to ensure I do not get stuck when being asked questions

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On 4/3/23 I received the above email

I was not successful in the application process as I was not in my second year of study

I was slightly disheartened however, I have decided to look into other areas within the creative industry such as public relations

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Becca and Harriet were eager to get my email address set up and working for when I begin at BLACK PR in April

I will now be Cc'd into all emails that contain Megan so I can begin shadowing and understand what else the role will entail

This is all very exciting and I can not wait to be a part of the team and get stuck in

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The interview was done over Zoom as Becca and Harriet were working from home on this day. It was great to speak to them both on my own, as being an intern it is always busy so I have not been able to speak to them on this level.

I was asked to speak about my past working experiences, why I decided to go back to uni at the age of 25 and what was on my CV. Speaking about my skills and what I have learnt gave me immense pride, especially as the skills and qualities I have gained are transferable and can be used within the showroom manager role.

During my interview, I began to relax a bit more as I was quite nervous, but they both reassured me it was good to be able to chat about the role. I asked if there is anything on my CV that concerns them, and they both said no, which was excellent to hear.

Harriet had emphasised that they were both very keen on getting me to be a part of the team on a permanent basis which was lovely to hear. Next, I was having to wait until they research a decision, as they had others to interview. I will find out on Monday (13/3/23) if I have been successful.

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I was thrilled when I received this email

Becca and Harriet had spoken to me before and confirmed that I was successful in the application and interview and that they were giving me the role of Showroom Manager at BLACK PR

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Zoom call/interview has been arranged and will take place Wednesday 8th March to discuss my suitability for the role

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I was thrilled when Megan suggested I be put forward for the role of showroom manager

My reply to Becca was very positive and I insisted on sitting down with both Becca and Harriet to discuss the role in more detail

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Megan, the current showroom manager is leaving BLACK PR

She has been brilliant to work with and I have learnt a lot from her within a short amount of time

She has put my name forward for the role of showroom manager, she feels that I am confident and capable enough to take on this role when she leaves

The above screenshot is the initial email from Becca, one of the directors at BLACK PR, she has shown an interest for me applying and wants to arrange a call with herself, Harriet (the other director) and me to discuss the role further

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Yesterday (15/3/23) I received an email from Willow, based within the boohoo recruitment team, about taking part in a one-way interview for her to get to know me better

The interview would involve me recording my answers over my Mac and them getting to know me a bit better through how I am on camera, and from my questions responses

This is very exciting for me as I have always been interested in buying and it has always been something I have wanted to do

I will do the interview over my Mac and record my answers, even if I am not successful it will still be experience which could benefit me further on within my career

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Below are my three final chosen portfolio images for my gentle skin care product shoot

After going through my contact sheets I was able to determine which ones I found acceptable to go into my digital portfolio

The three selected show my skills as a stylist, ensuring the placement of the objects and products was within range, and that they all accompany each other when shown on my digital portfolio

I do enjoy photography however, at times I did find it quite stressful getting the lighting right, and ensuing it was in the correct place to highlight the products and layout

The styling aspect of this product shoot was one that I enjoyed far more then being behind the camera taking the photos

With styling the products I felt a sense of my planned shoot layout coming to life, which was really exciting, from this shoot I plan on creating more product styling images for my portfolio, this will show the strengths that I have gained during my time at university and whilst interning

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MOBILE VARIATION

Squarespace offers this function to amend the iPhone viewing page

This is something I was able to alter and amend to my liking, the images are side by side, however, again this was not easy to amend despite being an amendment tool for iPhone

Moving forward I would like to find another platform that will allow me to create an online portfolio

Squarespace is quite tricky and navigate and I find it difficult, especially as I am not overly confident with website creation

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Remaining contact sheet of images taken in the studio

The milk bath images were more difficult to take as I was standing over the layout with the camera in hand

At times I was not steady and images had come out slightly blurry

Using the re-focus on the camera I was able to focus on a certain section which would then blur out the back, not entirely but enough to allow the focus to be on the chosen section of the product

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Contact sheets containing the images that I had taken whilst in the studio

The F number used for these images was F11

I had taken a number of different images over various F numbers to ensure I had a broad range of images and that I had the right image for my portfolio

From the contact sheet I was able to cross off images which would not make the cut for my portfolio

Moving forward this is something which I will do for all my shoots, allowing myself to view all images and select the best ones for my portfolio

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My personal progression strategy explains what I am currently doing and where I would like to go in the future

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WEBSITE VARIATION

Using the website creator called Squarespace

This is one of the basic layouts for portfolios being shown online

Initial layout using this online website builder

I find this difficult to navigate, the help section is not very helpful

My next action regarding my website is to find a new website building platform which is more user-friendly and has a much better interface to create my website

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This is my PR internship blog that I have been working on, showing what tasks, duties and new skills I have learnt whilst interning at BLACK PR

Throughout this padlet I express my day-to-day life in the office at BLACK PR

I decided to create my own personal blog so I can document my time and have a visual diary of my time at BLACK PR

I understand I will not get marked on this, however, I want to share what I have been doing during my time at my internship

Please click the above picture and this will take you to my internship blog.

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Here is the amended set-up for the studio

The grey table is no longer being used and a smaller backdrop was used so that we had more space in the studio for lighting and movement

The white backdrop has been used to create the background, and will not create a sheen on the final images

The lighting used was a softbox and a light to the back near the background

Putting the layout together with Andrews's help gave me more confidence in knowing how to set up lighting and what bests work for product photography

Moving forward I would feel comfortable setting up the lighting and studio space for my next shoot

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Original set-up for my product shoot

The white stand used was actually for shining a light onto the products, I did not know this so I used it as a stand for my products

If I was to have used the white stand the images would have had a sheen-like background which is not what I desired

After speaking to Andrew we were able to correct the backdrop and set up the studio in the correct way to capture beautiful product shots

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Went onto Pinterest to research lighting layouts for when in the studio

Pinterest is a great source for referencing and this is helpful when in the studio

Moving forward I will begin to draw out my lighting plans for each shoot

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DSLR cheat sheet for camera settings

Explaining various depths of fields as well as F numbers and exposures

I will use this when in the photography studio and speak to Andrew incase I need clarification on anything when it comes to lighting, camera settings and studio layout

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FASHION MEDIA & PROMOTION + GRAPHIC DESIGN INITIAL DISCUSSION - 02/03/2023

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FASHION MEDIA & PROMOTION + GRAPHIC DESIGN INITIAL DISCUSSION - 02/03/2023

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The above notes are from our joint discussion speaking with Graphics. We were able to discuss locations around London and also surrounding areas such as Leigh-on-Sea, Southend etc...

The points to be taken away from this discussion include speaking to Andrew about where he held his photography final year show

Confirm if D&AD is going ahead in London and is SEC has been successful in getting a place to exhibit our work

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PERSONAL PROMOTIONAL STRATEGY & PORTFOLIO

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PERSONAL PROMOTIONAL STRATEGY & PORTFOLIO

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A collection of group discussions, research, as well as investigating possible locations and venues for our end-of-year show.

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PROGRESSION STRATEGY & CRITICAL REFLECTION

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PROGRESSION STRATEGY & CRITICAL REFLECTION

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FASHION WORKIE - WOMENSWEAR BUYING INTERN - URBAN OUTFITTERS - APPLICATION SENT ✔️

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FASHION WORKIE - WOMENSWEAR BUYING INTERN - URBAN OUTFITTERS - APPLICATION SENT ✔️

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As this was a buying admin assistant role, I applied as it would be a great experience to work for such an incredible brand

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FASHION WORKIE - WOMENSWEAR BUYING INTERN SPECIFICATION - URBAN OUTFITTERS

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FASHION WORKIE - WOMENSWEAR BUYING INTERN SPECIFICATION - URBAN OUTFITTERS

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The job specification for the buying internship at Urban Outfitters

As this is buying-related I will apply as this is an area I would like to get into

Despite now having experience in the buying sector, I will apply as I am a graduate and it is an area I am interest in

Expressing my interest into buying may be beneficial, it may not result in an interview but it will be a great opportunity even if I am invited to the interview stage

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London Paid Womenswear Buying Internship at Urban Outfitters _ Fashion Workie

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FASHION WORKIE - WOMENSWEAR BUYING INTERN - URBAN OUTFITTERS

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FASHION WORKIE - WOMENSWEAR BUYING INTERN - URBAN OUTFITTERS

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URBAN OUTFITTERS buying internship, this is a 12 months internship, fully paid whilst learning about the brand and the working world of fashion buying

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BUYING ADMIN ASSISTANT - BOOHOO - LONDON - APPLICATION SENT ✔️

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BUYING ADMIN ASSISTANT - BOOHOO - LONDON - APPLICATION SENT ✔️

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Website confirmation that my application to boohoo has been sent and received

Boohoo are having new offices located in London and this is a brand that I love, so being able to work for them would be an amazing experience

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BUYING ADMIN ASSISTANT - BOOHOO - LONDON

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BUYING ADMIN ASSISTANT - BOOHOO - LONDON

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I came across a buying admin assistant role for BooHoo based in London

Experience is ideal however, not essential

After reading the job specification I have made the decision to apply despite not having relevant experience

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Buyers Admin Assistant job - London, UK _ boohoo group _ boohoo group careers

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Initial venue discussion between myself, Yas, Flick and Jenny

We had spoken about possible locations such as London

Our next action is to arrange a meeting with Graphics to discuss possible collaboration between the two courses to produce an end of year show

John still needs to confirm if we are able to attend D&AD, if so we will then need to discuss price

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https://create98.co.uk/

A venue found online which I had emailed to see if they would be able to exhibit our works

They have two studio spaces with large spacing

Awaiting for their reply to see if they have any availability and how much it would cost