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21/09/2023 - Personal statement by Westhearts
- Personal statement -
- 500 words essay
- why do you want to study your chosen course
- what makes you suitable for that course and for the university
- write it in a Word document and check for grammar
- Why do you want to study this course - Show a passionate and personal connection between you and also a greater meaning than reaching the industry.
- What work experience or voluntary work have you done - show what you have taken part and what you have learned and how it positively affects you.
- How has school and college prepared you for university -
- Are you involved in any other sport or enrichments - what have you done and what he enjoyed also what you have learned and developed.
- Are there any other activities you're interested in outside of college -
- Conclusion - be short and direct about why would you choose this course and why you are good.
- make your statement short
- Google for quotes
- simply isn't information
- let grammar and spelling errors ruin your personal statement
- Start early and prepare a better draft
- be honest
- make all your experience relevant to the university and your subject
- be enthusiastic
- research the area that you want to go to at the University
27/09/2023 - Personal statement
Journalism has always been a career that has captivated my interest as a teenager due to its role of going out in the world to explore the fascinating stories that are generated day by day, waiting to be broadcast and reported onto big media platforms. Some of my main personal qualities and skills that have directed me to journalism have been my ambition of finding out a story and researching its background for more in-depth detail so I can make an attention-grabbing story with a specific message behind it to tell my peers.
At the moment, I am studying an Extending Diploma in Media Production and Technology. The current course helped me to develop key skills that are required in any media production career, especially journalism, some of which are: primary and secondary research for achieving an accurate target audience; mastering technological gear such as cameras and microphones, which are used to either gather unique primary research or original and fresh content; and using professional-grade editing and graphical software to polish your footage and express the tone, mood, and aesthetic of my product. To enforce and gain confidence in my media production skills, I carry out my own research and media production projects, such as documentaries or campaigns based on our chosen and passionate topics. I feel confident in continuing my career in journalism and other media areas as it feels that the course above has covered all the foundational skills and elements, and my last-year grade was a distinction, and my target grade is also a distinction.
For my work experience, I have been given the opportunity to work as a photographer assistant in a studio for human photography under the supervision of a veteran photographer. Working in a photographic environment relates a lot to the development of technological skills and enthusiasm required when working in the production team for media and journalism. This has enabled me to enhance my skills in creating original content and stories and publishing them to an open audience. Throughout my time as an assistant, my role was to operate with the cameras and light set to create a mood and meaning to the photographic content and learn to cooperate with my colleagues and boss to suggest my artistic recommendation or just point out something that could help to achieve a precise photo.
Outside of school, I have developed a strong passion for the art of photography which came from the opportunity to have access and work with a DSRL-camera from either the college's facilities or my camera, going through the art of practicing photography I learned the art of patience which it takes to polish every detail to complete your artwork besides the technological skills it takes to maneuver cameras, also throughout my life, I have participated in multiple sports careers in boxing, taekwondo, Mixed Martial Arts, and Brazilian Ju-jitsu, practicing these sports has had a significant impact on building my character and mentality which I use in any scenario and aspects of daily life, due to the tough pathway and competitions I encountered in the sport's nature, I have developed a persistent and composed mindset to achieve my best performance and dominate into my skillset.
Within my sports career, I have stuck to my dream to get over my competition and take sport to a higher level, which has led me to take part in a taekwondo fighting competition, and with a lot of training, I have managed to push most of my opponent and get silver. As for my first ever competition, I take very big pride in this achievement as it makes me feel that I have proven my skills and determination to be a master of my passion. On the other hand, I have taken my passion for photography to multi-media platforms such as Instagram with the target of gathering followers who enjoy my art and, to my satisfaction, share my photos and professional-grade edits with an audience of passionate young photographers. This account has reached a large amount of viewership in a short amount of time, and I have even received offers from Wembley Park social media accounts and Fulham Broadway to republish my content on their pages. The constant growth and activity of this account has been a live achievement in my life, as I found it satisfactory to see a constant flow of my content among other photographers while having people who prize and like my photography content, which I put passion and feelings into.
In conclusion, I am strongly looking forward to taking my personal skills and qualities, such as being inquisitive, to a higher specialised level according to my target of starting my career in journalism. I am also excited to explore the open world of research and plan my personal journalism content in a real-world industry atmosphere. Going to university will have a huge positive impact on my life because many communities that will interest me will be shown and present. I am mostly interested in joining a sports community and developing my external knowledge so I can combine it later in my career and progress through university.
Chosen University - UAL, Kingston, Brunel, City, Middlesex
UAL - Courses: Media and Communication or Journalism
Journalism
- Core journalism skills: researching, interviewing, writing, and pitching
- Broadcast techniques: self-shooting video, audio recording, digital editing
- Critical analysis of contemporary media, legal and ethical issues
- Contextual study of relevant cultural and historical theory
- Use of a fully Mac-equipped newsroom, video, and radio studios
- Field trips, guest speakers, and special events
- Choice of the theoretical unit in Year 2
Print and Online pathways include:
- Multimedia storytelling: using text, images, graphics, and social media.
- Longer-form journalism: from initial idea to rigorously researched original long feature.
Audio and Video pathway includes:
- Audio journalism and podcasting: writing for broadcast, creative sound recording, advanced editing, radio studio production, and social media promotion.
- Advanced audio-video journalism: video packages, digital storytelling for social media, advanced camerawork, editing, and video studio production.
- Introduction of journalism - journalism as a subject of study and the skills required for independent and collaborative learning.
- print and online journalism - This unit covers the basic skills and techniques of written journalism, focusing on the conventions of news writing and short features. Critical analysis of contemporary writing.
- Journalist theory and perspective - The historical and theoretical underpinnings of journalism, its place in democracy, and technological developments.
- Law and ethics - The unit covers the legal and ethical boundaries within which journalism operates, including defamation, privacy, and contempt of court.
- Audio and video journalism - Basic audio and video production techniques, including recording, editing, and interviewing. Critical analysis of broadcast journalism.
- Contemporary challenges of journalism - Key concepts in contemporary journalistic practices and the challenges posed by changing cultures, markets, and technologies
- Print and Online Journalism multi-media -Production of short scripted radio news journalism, creative packages, and longer form podcasts, alongside social media strategy and critical analysis of current practice.
- Print and Online Journalism Long-term Media - Narrative storytelling techniques, such as developing story ideas, rigorous research, and audience awareness, alongside critical reflection.
- Audio and Video journalism: audio journalism and podcasts - Production of short scripted radio news journalism, creative packages, and longer form podcasts, alongside social media strategy and critical analysis of current practice.
- Audio and Video Journalism: Advanced A/V journalism -Video packages, digital storytelling for social media, and collaborative productions, alongside critical reflection.
- Option Unit - A choice of units will allow you to pursue academic research in a specific area of journalism.
- Industry work -A choice of either completing a period of work experience or collaborating on specific briefs provided by media industry partners.
- Research of Journalism -Essential academic research skills to prepare for the dissertation unit in year 3, such as the use of sources, research methods, and writing a literature review.
- Final Major Project - Produce a journalism portfolio in your pathway specialism for Artefact magazine and/or website, covering a range of genres and themes.
- Research Project - Research and write a 7,000-word dissertation, carrying out relevant research into a topic of your choice under one-to-one supervision.
- Creative features - Learn how to produce a professional online profile and CV, demonstrate an understanding of the current media industry, and explore the opportunities for a creative career.
17 January 2024 - Open day (Brunel, Ravensbourne)
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20 February 2024 - Job research/ indeed CV
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