Media production for me was promoted as a ‘practical’ course, I enjoy working hands-on and actively, rather than writing a 3000 word essay. I throughly enjoyed media studies during my A levels, unfortunately however, did not take the opportunity to study it whilst undertaking my G.C.S.E’s, therefore only studied it for 2 years whilst at school. Media production offers a variety of different modules and not just term by term, they are incorporated in to one term so I have had the opportunity to learn a lot year-by-year. The course has taught me new and emerging technologies and has helped me to develop my creative skills. On the whole I have learnt how to communicate at a global level using forms of media and now at the end of my studies I feel I have produced work that will get me noticed.
My degree will definitely open up doors for myself. I have already gained useful contacts through my work-experience at both BBC Coventry and Warwickshire and Mercia. It has also provided me with the knowledge and familiarity of different media equipment and software from creating new projects alone and as part of a group. I am a confident user of the Nikon cameras and setting up of photography lighting i.e. a bowens kit, I have gained great experience from our recent photography shoots on our final project. Working as a ‘Floor manager’ in the first year has allowed me to work well as a team and take and give instructions under pressure efficiently and correctly. I throughly enjoyed this role and is something I am keeping my eyes open for whilst looking for a job on the internet.
