University Courses I would be interested in.
Wednesday 20 October 2010
Universities I would be interested in going to.
While I've never shown much desire to go to university, I have always thought if I would end up going that it would be somewhere closer to home, as to avoid too much travel costs to add to the any other University costs.
Gap Year Research: Journalism Placement in Mexico
Gap Year Research: Journalism Placement in Mexico
Journalism placements in Mexico
Our journalism placements in Mexico are based at various newspapers, TV stations, radio stations and websites. Our placements are tailored to your experience, interests and level of Spanish. For those with basic or no Spanish you will be working on publications and websites serving the English speaking populations of Puerto Vallarta or Guadalajara.
Both have sizeable populations of English speaking expatriates, mainly from the USA, as well as a large seasonal population of tourists. A large amount of media is dedicated to serving this population. Therefore, the topics covered are wide ranging.
The focus of the media varies, mainly focussing on local activities and issues. However, the media also covers culture & history, economics, health & science, sports, as well as national and international current affairs. Therefore your experience here will be diverse and wide-ranging, with lots of hands-on work.
Requirements:
This is a serious work experience programme and applicants must be able to demonstrate a very real interest in following a career in media. The publication will expect you to contribute ideas and make suggestions rather than sit around and just make the tea.
Even when working on English language publications, a basic understanding of Spanish is essential as the people you will be working with and possibly interviewing may not speak English.
2011 Prices
Jan - £995
Feb - £1,095
Mar - £1,095
Apr - £1,095
May - £1,095
Jun - £1,095
Jul - £1,195
Aug - £1,195
Sept - £1,095
Oct - £1,095
Nov - £995
Dec - £895
Gap Year Research: Work Experience in Bejing
Photojournalism Work Experience in Bejing
Project Overview:
You will work as a Photojournalist for a Magazine, taking your own photos and choosing stock photos to go with the articles about Chinese Culture. We also run journalism, graphic design and events management projects at the magazine, so if you have skills/interest in both areas please make this clear, as the magazine can be flexible about the type of work offered and you are welcome to combine interests.
On your first day you will be taken in by one of the Travellers Staff Members in Beijing, and introduced to the staff at the Magazine, on this day you will also meet your supervisor. Communication should be no problem with your supervisor, or your fellow staff members as many at the office speak good English. You will usually work from around 9:30 until 5:00pm with an hour to lunch, but this can be subject to change.
You will be working both individually and as part of the team. The post, as with all work in such fields, will respond to the amount of energy you put in. If you are enthusiastic and offer a professional manner then you will be rewarded by being given better and better opportunities.
The magazine you will work at publishes a variety of articles about Chinese Culture. Its aim is to introduce Ex-Pats to China while educating, informing and entertaining. The magazine features articles on travel, Chinese culture, food, modern life, language, art, business and more. The magazine covers a massive range of things and is a very interesting read – if you’re interested in getting under the skin of Chinese Culture, you’ll love it.
Summary FactFile:
Start Dates:
This is an all-year round work experience, so you can choose when you start and when you finish.
Duration:
The duration of this work experience lasts from 4 weeks, to 12 weeks, all depending on visa requirements.
Requirements neededs for this Work Experience:
An interest and enthusiasm for media and photography is a must have for this type of work, you will need some sort of experience in photography, though it is not necessary that it is professional, you just need to be able to show that you have taken photographs to a good standard before. No knowledge of Mandarin is needed, but a little basic knowledge may make the placement much more enjoyable. Computer skills and use of Word and Excel hold an advantage in any journalism project.
Price:
From £1,295 for 4 weeks, to £2,245 for 12 weeks.
What’s included in the price?
Accomodation, meeting you at the airport, transferring your accommodation, full pre-departure support, local in-country support and backup, as well as 24hr Emergency Support.
What isn’t included in the price?
Flights, insurance, visa costs(we will provide necessary documents and assistance), food, transport to and from work, and cost for return transfer to the airport.
Who can take part in this project?
All nationalities are able to take part in this project, and the ages allowed ranges between 17 years old and 70+ years old
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Why I think this would be suitable for me if I were to take a gap year:
While I've never really thought about taking a gap year to go travelling and do some work experience or the like, if I were to, I think this would be suitable for me as I am very interested in photography and also always liked the idea of working for a magazine, so I feel this trip would help give me adequate experience in this area. As well as that, travelling to a completely different place would help me experience different cultures and be able to see a different way of life than to what I am used too.
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http://www.travellersworldwide.com/02-china/02-china-photojournalism.htm
Monday 18 October 2010
Tuesday 5 October 2010
Three Jobs In The Media Industry: Portrait Photographer
Three Jobs In The Media Industry: Portrait Photographer
Portrait Photographer
What qualifications, training, and skills would you need to become a Freelance Photographer?
Three Jobs In The Media Industry: Freelance Photographer
Three Jobs in the Media Industry: Freelance Photographer
Freelance Photographer
What qualifications, training, and skills would you need to become a Freelance Photographer?
In Freelance Photography, qualifications aren't essential, but can be very helpful in helping a future freelance photographer learn the techniques needed. A college course in Art or Media or Photography by itself are generally good courses to go for. Other than that, reading books, websites etc about camera techniques is a good way to learn also.
What qualities would make a good Freelance Photographer?
A successful freelancer needs to be comfortable in a leadership role, in this type of job, you're your own boss, so you also need to be comfortable having to make decisions about things. A freelance photographer also needs to be self-motivated, as said before, this job means being your own boss, which means telling yourself what you need to do and when you need to do it by and motivating yourself to do it by when you need it done by.
How much can you expect to earn being a Freelance Photographer?
As a Freelance Photographer, the amount of money earned can be extremely varied. You could earn as little as £20 per shot, or as much as £1000's + per set of shots, depending on the type of shots you've taken of course, e.g a tabloid photographer could get more earnings than say a wedding photographer because generally media outlets will pay for good images that will make good stories. So basically, the earning can be extremely differing.
Sunday 3 October 2010
Detailed List Of Skills and Achievements
Detailed List Of Skills and Achievements
GCSE Results
English - A
English Literature - B
Sociology - B
Religious Studies - C
Additional Applied Science - C
Food Technology - C
Geography - C
Science - C
Short Course Citizenship Studies - C
Mathematics - D
Other Achievements
Entry Level Certificate(BREAKTHROUGH) - French Listening - Grade 3
CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children - Merit
Practical and Technical Skills
I am fairly knowledgeable in using Photoshop CS5, and am capable of knowing how to use most of the tools on the program. I also can use Sony Vegas 8 and Sony Vegas 9 with no real difficulties to edit videos. As well as this I have some experience in using Camera Equipment as well as a Boom Microphone.
Friday 1 October 2010
UCAS Stamford Test
The second time I took the Stamford Test, I responded more positively and this time I managed to get some results from it, these results did reflect the courses I would be interested in if I were to go to University.
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