Task one Progression routes By Beth pyne

Progression opportunities within the Creative media Sector HE courses – Education at universities or similar educational establishments, especially to degree level – Wikipedia. For example, an apprenticeship working in local industries. In terms of the media industry, I could go into a film degree when I finish college. Work experience – Short-term experience of employment, typically arranged for older pupils by schools. Helps students understand what job routes they might want to go down. – Wikipedia. Media work experience could include graphic design in local industries. Training opportunities – Apprenticeships are a good example of training opportunities and a form of higher education whilst getting paid at the same time. You get training in your chosen area e.g. getting trained to do film or graphic design work in a local company.

University The university I am most interested in attending is Bournemouth University because of the good reputation it has for Media courses and it’s not too far away. I am thinking of either taking some form of media course or public services as those are the two areas I would either like to go into in the future. If I was to decide to want to join the police force, there are a few areas I could go down. I could take an police apprenticeship training at the Bournemouth Police department while taking a police degree at the university. This means that once I finish the university course, I can go straight on to start my job in the police. Secondly, I could take a full time police course (e.g. sociology and criminology) and apply for the police and train after I finish my degree. If I want to take the media route, there are quite a few options in the degree I take. Media is now in nearly every industry therefore even degrees like journalism are based around media. I would most likely take either a film course or a photography course.

Degree courses Film BA (hons) Bournemouth university These are the media courses I would be most interested in as film or photography are my best areas on my media course. Both degrees are 3 years and the entry requirements are either DMM or MMM which I am hoping to achieve at the end of this course. Film BA (hons) Bournemouth university “You will be exposed to an exciting range of experiences within film culture, from industry practice through to experimental cinema. The course is designed to reflect the diversity that exists within film globally, exploring the topics that impact upon filmmakers and audiences across the world. You will explore film through a variety of different approaches, building an understanding of filmmaking through a balanced combination of practice and theory.” Photography BA (hons) Bournemouth University “If life through a lens is a vocation you could really get behind then you should definitely consider our Photography course, delivered at Wiltshire College Salisbury. It offers a balance between technical mastery, personal experimentation and creative development, intended to give you the best possible basis for a successful career.”

Pros and Cons of HE (Higher Education) courses Arguments in favour of going to University o You’ll meet lots of new friends – from all over the UK and the world o University life is an amazing experience o You learn to live independently o You’ll study in depth a subject that interests you o Better qualifications generally lead to better jobs o A degree gives you more choices in life o Many jobs require a degree these days o You’re more likely to get a job if you have a degree o Graduates generally earn more and have more job satisfaction Arguments against going to University o There’s no guarantee that you will succeed in your studies o It’s costly o fees of up to £9,000 per year o and the cost of living expenses – maybe £4,500 per year o So, you’ll probably end up owing lots of money (you pay it back after you graduate) o It usually takes 3/4 years to get a degree. o During this time, you’re not earning and not gaining experience of work. o Not all graduates get well-paid jobs. o Some non-graduates do very well for themselves.

Work experience Sparx, Exeter are looking for a graphic designer where I could spent my work experience which would help me expand my knowledge on the type of work I could be doing when I leave university, it’s also fairly local so it’s easy travel. This is an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer to become an essential part of our team. We are looking for someone to help bring Sparx material to life, producing content that is engaging and enjoyable. You will work within the creative Design team and support graphical design requests from the Content Science and School Partner teams. Recruitment: recruitment@sparx.co.uk Enquiries: info@sparx.co.uk 01392 440400

Pros and Cons of Work experience - It looks good on your CV - It can be classed as voluntary work - It might give you a better idea if you enjoy that line of work or not, it might change your mind. - You can be trained in the subject you are probably considering working in. - It gives you a better idea of the working world before you get a job. Cons You don’t often get paid You might not enjoy it You might not get anything out of it

Training Raleigh International are looking for a expedition photographer to volunteer in Borneo and Tanzania: “Use your photography skills to volunteer internationally.  We are looking for passionate and creative Photographers to join our international expeditions in Malaysian Borneo and Tanzania in spring 2018.  Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity, we believe in the passion and energy of young people from around the world to create long lasting positive change in some of the most poverty stricken communities. Our programmes focus on providing safe access to water, protecting vulnerable environments and building more resilient communities, all whilst developing the skills and confidence of young people. In order to safely and effectively run our expeditions we rely on volunteer managers.  When can I go? Our expeditions run every January, June & July and September and we're now recruiting for our spring programmes. Tanzania: 31 January - 27 April Borneo: 28 Jan - 26 April”

Pros and Cons of Training I will have something amazing to put on my CV I have been to Borneo before so I know what to expect In terms of the humidity, the culture, the food etc. I will Adapt quicker than someone who hasn’t been before. It links to the media industry which is what I could Potentially go into when I’m older. Cons I might need to take time from education I will need to fundraise quite a bit of money

Conclusion I think the best route to go down for me would be university. To either get into the police force or get a better chance in the media industry, a degree would really help me out and something to fall back on later in life. I would also love to sign up for the training in Borneo and Tanzania, working with and helping local communities in Africa or Asia is another potential route I’d like to go down so the Raleigh International photography trip is the perfect experience to volunteer in Africa and expand my photography skills.