After UTC I would be interested in perusing a path in journalism. This leaves me with several options, firstly I could apply to the digital journalist apprenticeship at BBC Radio Sheffield
Access to equipment -
UTC Sheffield has given me access to all manner of equipment including Apple Mac's, Cameras and Computers in order to work on my units. I have also worked with camera equipment such as tripods and I have worked with professional editing software such as Adobe Premiere, Audition, Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. I also had a number of individuals ready to give me assistance if I required it on any of the units I have done while studying at UTC Sheffield.
Contacts -
In my time at UTC Sheffield I have had opportunities to develop several contacts in the media industry including 'Sheffield Live!' an independent T.V and Radio producer based in Sheffield.
Also I have pitched a game to 'Sumo Digital' who are a games developer in Sheffield who have most recently worked on LittleBigPlanet 3. There is also a Film festival in Sheffield called 'Doc Fest' which is a world renowned Documentry festival. I could volunteer at this festival and this would give me valuable experience and something to put on my CV.
Networking opportunities -
Sheffield has many events that are run regularly every year. The most prominent of these festivals is Doc Fest which allows people to volunteer and work as door attendants to showings and other things like this. Volunteering at Doc fest would also allow me to form contacts with various companies.
Opportunities to showcase my work -
I have had several opportunities to showcase my work to potential employers such as when I pitched an idea for a game to Sumo Digital as part of a team. and Also when I pitched pieces of graphic design to the owner of a professional graphic design company.
SWOT Analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats) -
I feel that one of my biggest strengths is my ability to communicate effectively with other people. Another strength is that I am able to work well bot with others and independently.
I feel that my biggest weakness is my Time management as I often spend too much or too litle time on a single task. Some opportunities available to me inlude apprenticships that I could apply for. I could also look for and apply for a job (Part time/Full time). I see no immediate threas that could prevent me from achieving these goals.
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