LO2: Task 3 - Evaluating my own resources

For me to progress in my my chosen career, I will have to apply for a university degree such as a BA (Honours) Graphics Design or an apprenticeship that features a industry level of work (Level 4 and above) in Graphics Design. For the University Degree, 300 points including at least 160 points from two GCE/VCE A levels, or BTEC National qualifications, or one AVCE double award. AS levels and Key Skills may count towards these points. I am also required to have an English and Maths GSCE. To enter higher education or gain employment in the film/media industry, I need to produce a portfolio showcasing what I have contributed or developed myself.

Resources:
For my portfolio, I should be able to use my work from several units that I have done over 2 years at college. Not only did it provide me with work that I can use as examples and portfolio material, I have also gained a substantial amount of knowledge about the media industry. In terms of graphics, I have learnt several techniques in how to create graphics, have been taught how to use a program in ways that I personally have not experienced and even given the opportunity to use programs I did not have access to due to restrictions etc. In the film/cinematography side of media, I have learnt various forms of camera work/style, different types of angles and shots, mise en scene and how to arrange and create the appropriate setting for certain film themes.

Most of my interests and main development went in to further developing my skill in Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere. This was mainly from learning photography styles and knowing what and how to edit photographs from Unit 31. The skills learnt for Premiere was from doing some work in Unit 46.

Financing:
If I choose to go to University to do a University degree, I will most likely need to acquire a student loan to pay for my tuition fee that I will have to pay off later after finishing my degree. If and after I finish my University degree, I will hopefully be employed by a company in the graphics sector as soon as possible so that I will able to accrue the money to pay off the student loan. This can either be through a apprenticeship or a degree job. Afterwards, If I am wanting to start my own graphics business, I will also have to adjust and plan my budget after acquiring a job.

Contacts:
If I am in need or a requiring any help, I will be able to contact my tutors from UTC Sheffield i.e.
- Victoria Allen
- Alicia Edwards
- Tom Helliwell
As they have gone through a media course that I will most likely be going through if I choose to go through a University degree or apprenticeship.

Works/Examples (Both from work done at college and personal work):

Unit 32:

Unit 31:

Personal Work (Assets not owned by me but of personal use rather than commercial):