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During yesterdays lesson we had a talk with a senior leader from Lincoln University. I found this very helpful as it gave me an insight into what University has to offer. He gave us information on what courses there were to study, various clubs and events you can attend and also the costs for the experience. Before the talk I knew very little information about Univeristy and how to apply but I believe this talk helped me to realise what I need to do if I decide to study further education. He explained about different student loans that are available for all UK students and told us about the 37,000 courses to choose from. Before the talk I wasn't sure on whether to go to University or not but after this talk I have been more persuaded to think more about applying and hopefully getting a place in a University after my College course.

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Unit 5 - http://padlet.com/josh_monkey98/nbupw17xadm5
Unit 6 - http://padlet.com/josh_monkey98/crux5vp7jv8d

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Music Video (Unit 2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWhqQIWYimk

E-Book (Unit 5+6) - https://youtu.be/So4eYqEW52o

E-Book Development Diary (Unit 5+6)  -

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I believe over the course of this unit I have done very well with achieving my targets. I have completed all my work to my plan to a professional standard. However in today's lesson I have seen that I have few documents to finish off and make edits too. This will ensure they are all completed before the deadline. Also I have given myself extra time to finish off my powerpoint for my presentation next week as this is essential to pass the unit.

I will ensure I meet all my deadlines for Units 3,5 and 6 by working on my study days to ensure all work is completed to a professional standard. I will also check all my padlet pages to make sure there is no missing work outstanding. I will also check all my documents incase I have forgot to upload a file.

Since last term I feel that I have improved with my planning in the way I have kept up to date with work better rather than completing it in bulks. I am also organised in the sense of my action plan as I knew when I needed to complete certain pieces of work if I wanted to finish the unit before the deadline.

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Josh you have some gaps that have been identified as MISSING since 21.02.16 - please action in order that you can pogress onto UNIT 8 this term

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Interview Skills

1. What was the feedback from your practise interviews?

I was told that I seemed very confident when answering questions in the way I answered all the questions with ease and generally seemed interested in the interview. I also kept eye contact with the person interviewing me which showed I have good body language.

2. What were you good at?

I was good at keeping the person interviewing me focused in the way I looked at them to show I was interested and wanted to impress. My speech was also good as I was clear and fluent throughout.

3. What do you need to develop?

I believe I need to work on using less fillers which talking as it could show the interviewer that I'm nervous. I used these when I was stuck on a particular question to ensure I had time to think about what I was going to say.

Achievement of UNIT 3 evidence?

The main part that has affected my completion of work has been the time in the day where the work is set. I struggled to complete all task by the end of the day which left me with work to finish at home, however I now think I am more confident in finishing work during the day it is set which shows my development

I will now achieve my deadlines through the task sheet we were given to complete. This sheet allowed us to plan out when work will be edited and completed to catch up with work. This is useful because it shows us clearly what I need to do on different days and how I can use my spare time more affectively to ensure all my work is finalised before the deadline.

To achieve my target grade , I need to put further detail into my work, mainly on the longer pieces e.g. personal statement. By adding this detail it means my work looks more professional and gives me a higher chance of getting a Distinction or Merit.

Link to my interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJarx4vqC1E

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJarx4vqC1E

Feedback From Matt:

I was confident while talking and answering questions in the interview.

I kept constant eye contact throughout.

My voice was clear when talking.

I answered all the questions without any problems.

I could have gone into more detail when answering the questions.

I paused a few times between questions when I didn't want to stutter.

I need to use less fillers when talking to make my speech clearer.

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You have kept relatively up to date. the key things you are missing is the analysis of each section... you need to evaluate the effects of your research into the media industry and progression into your chosen career

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LL 21.02.16 feedback on personal statement

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LL 21.02.16 feedback on personal statement

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Josh you have got a good outline start...that is usually the hardest part. Now it is a matter of restructuring and refining.

Where you have used numbers please replace with words - it is not customary to write formally using the number

Then please print out using double spacing and I will give feedback for you to update for version 2

Updated !!!!!!!!!!

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Overall I believe our team worked very well together throughout the day as we completed all work set to a high standard and in time for each new task to be issued.

We all worked well together in the way we assigned eachother to different parts of each task so we completed it faster.

However I believe our co-operation skills could have been better in the way we could have given eachother the information gathered individually sooner so when the groups merged together so we were further prepared.

I completed my individual target of understanding all the work by asking all of my group at any parts I was unsure on so I knew how to successfully contribute.

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35+ hours per week on average All companies can use full time Financial depends on hours Benefits: holiday allowance, relationship with company, sick pay, set salary. Drawbacks: become intent, lower work ethic. Benefits to company: employers committed to company. Drawback to company: more employers the more money to pay. Skills: people skills, committed, determined, driven, reliable.

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Job ended on a specific date. Full term or part time depending on job. Benefits: only committed until contract ends, more flexible, same rights as full time employers. Drawbacks: dont always have to work, may only work small hours so less pay. Company benefits: only needed for a certain time, lower pay. Company Drawbacks: may not have other people to work when job is finished. Skills: flexible, reliable, creative mindset.

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Less hours to work than a full time job (below 32 hours a week) Could be required to do shifts. Rotational shifts. Photographers tend to be part time as not always needed. Busy days at weekends. Could be seen as runners. Benefits: work around hours, tend to be basic jobs, maintain a career with low hours. Drawbacks: low wages, not as high pension. Benefits for company: not always have to pay for insurance, request worker to take on extra hours, cut hours. Drawbacks for company: admin costs higher, work increased so more money to pay, chance of less experience, could be less reliable, not as flexible. Skills: adaptable, flexible, communication, cooperation, technical skills.

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Work for the same employer but no definite contract. Not needed after job is finished. Film industry use casual workers. Move locations a lot of the time. Pro: no full time work, high hourly pay Cons: no leave entitlements, no guarantee of work Benefits for company: no benefit liabilities, few casual workers Drawbacks for company: worker can be de-skilled, work not always available, casual worker unaware of policies, worker with low hours not as motivated Skills: good communication, verbal and visual skills.

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Self employed worker. Could be represented by an agency. Contract includes money before and after work. Contract has list of what they have to complete and what times they should attend. Screenwriting, editing, production are some jobs which are freelance. Company chooses freelancers to change style of production if needed. Benefits: flexible hours, control over job client, work wherever you want, your the boss e.g. Final decision. Drawbacks: not steady work, hard to distinguish work and personal time, a lot of self work, no employer benefits, no holiday, no pay for sick days. Benefits of company: more flexible, lower cost for freelancers e.g. no cost for equipment. Drawbacks for company: not always available. Skills: Need good communication, good time management, good research skills to keep up with technology.

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What type of employment contract is it?

Part time

A stringer is a freelance journalist or photographer who contributes reports or photos to a news organisation on an ongoing basis but is paid individually for each piece of published or broadcast work

As freelancers, stringers do not receive a regular salary and the amount and type of work is typically voluntary. However, stringers often have an ongoing relationship with one or more news organizations, to which they provide content on particular topics or locations when the opportunities arise.

Examples of types of businesses that would use this style of contract in the media industry?

Many manager jobs within the media industry are part time including digital managers.

News reporters also have part time contracts in the way they get paid for the news they capture so if they have no news then they wont get paid

Editors as they only work on certain jobs e.g. Films

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Personal target: I need to ensure I understand all pieces of work that are set so that I can complete all my work to a high standard.

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1. Attendance and Punctuality to lessons:

This week I have attended all my lessons on time. I improved this for this term by making sure I arrive to all lessons early. I have began to come into college early so i am not late.

2. Research and Analysis Skills:

I did a lot of research of different job roles in the Media business as well as different universities, work experience placements and apprenticeships. From this I found some good opportunities for myself that I can use in the future.

3. Confidence in Verbal and Written Communication:

In my lesson with Lorraine I didn't contribute a lot in group discussions so for next time I will ensure I talk more. I need too become more confident while talking and writing.

4. Organisational skills/ meeting deadlines:

I believe that I have been very organised with my work as i completed it all to a high standard and in a fast manner. I met the deadline by completing my work before the end of the day.

5. What I need to improve this week:

I need to add further detail into my work to ensure i can gain a distincion overall instead of a merit or pass. I will use my English skills to achieve this

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Identify
the benefits and drawbacks of different methods of job hunting

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Identify
the benefits and drawbacks of different methods of job hunting

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1. St Clare Hospice Bookshop:

10 Devoils Lane

CM23 3XH

Bishop’s Stortford

01279 755990

2. Independent Living Centre:

3 Stortford Hall Ind Park,

Dunmow Road

CM23 5GZ

Bishop’s Stortford

01279 698900

3. Barnado's:

Units 7 & 8 Tesco Complex,

Bishops Park Centre,

Lancaster Way

CM23 4DA

Bishop’s Stortford

01279 507407

4. British Heart Foundation:

33 Potter Street

CM23 3UH

Bishop’s Stortford

01279 461875

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Mahoney Audio Post:

I have emailed this company to gain work experience in March as I believe this is a very suitable location for me to gain experience in the media industry.

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1. Film Director

Hours: 40+

Income: Variable

Qualifications: Experience in TV or Film

Good knowledge of the industry

Good communication and people skills.

2. Animator

Hours: 30-50

Income: Varies depending on work

Qualifications: Previous experience in similar role

Understanding of key skills

Work under pressure

Excellent communication and organisation

3. Magazine Editor

Hours: 30+

Income: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Qualifications: Communication skills

Good with deadlines

Good under pressure

4. Journalist

Hours: 40+

Income: £30,000

Qualifications: Fast working

Communication very good

Good mindset

Independent

5. Cameraman

Hours: Varies depending on job

Income: Variable

Qualifications: Always available for a call-out

Determined

Hardworking

Good communication

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One of the main requirements to become a video editor is to have 'knowledge of the latest film equipment and industry developments'. This is a quite basic skill as many people know about the latest technology used worldwide. In addition I will have to have experience in editing and the software used to ensure i can create a successful piece product.

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One of the main requirements to become a camera operator is to be able to work under pressure. When using the camera you need to be very fast with decisions as thing can change very quickly. You should have 'knowledge of various camera formats especially the canon c100'. Without these skills the job will be hard to understand as you need past experience in using camera's toy be able to keep up with the high demand of work.

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One of the requirements to become a professional foley artist is to be very patient with work as it takes a lot of effort to produce a professional sounding product.

The description states that I should have 'expert knowledge of field and studio recording'. I should be able to 'demonstrate expertise in interactive sound design skills' and have 'working experience with current gen console development/production'. One of the key skills to be considered for this job is to have past experience.