Unit 23 2.2

 SWOT analysis

Strengths

• Tells the viewer about me
• Shows off work from inside and outside work
• Shows evidence
• Description of each post
• Showcases what I am good at
• Different attempts & outcomes of work
• Sourced

Weaknesses

• Not all work up to standards
• Not all posts have descriptions
• Layout and colour scheme

Opportunties

• Portfolio for future work
• Can get feedback
• Expansion on work

Threats

• Numerous other people work on blogs

Cameraman qualifications

• Level 2 Diploma In Creative Media Production & Technology.
• Level 3 Certificate in Media Techniques.
• Level 3 Diploma in Photography.

Script writer skills

1. knowledge of English language.
2. excellent written communication skills.
3. persistence and determination.
4. excellent verbal communication skills.
5. the ability to use your initiative.
6. the ability to come up with new ways of doing things.
7. ambition and a desire to succeed.
8. knowledge of media production and communication.

The apprenticeship route

‘Jonny cannot make up his mind whether to go to university or complete an apprenticeship with an employer. He is looking to eventually work in the digital/ media industry. Can you produce an outline report for Jonny detailing what he needs to do to follow the apprenticeship route?'

An apprenticeship is a program that trains a worker to become skilled in a particular trade. Apprenticeships combine hands-on work with classroom learning to train the apprentice. Apprenticeships are considered full-time employment. As the apprentice is learning, they are also applying the lessons through working.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-guide-to-apprenticeships

This is also a useful website as it gives an outline of what it's like to be an apprentice. It shows the opportunities, benefits and just how far an apprenticeship can take you in the future. This website features documents such as 'A guide to apprenticeships', 'A to Z of apprenticeships', 'Calendar of events' and ' Essential guide to apprenticeship support'. All these documents include information about the titled topics which will help Jonny learn more about the apprenticeship route that he is interested in. 

https://www.screenskills.com/ 

 - ScreenSkills is the 'industry-led skills body for the screen industries – film, television (including children's, unscripted and high-end), VFX (visual effects), animation and games. We are supporting economic recovery and future innovation and growth across the nations and regions by investing in the skilled and inclusive workforce who are critical to the UK screen industries' global success.' This will be extremely beneficial as it will help Jonny investigate into the apprenticeship route for the digital media industry. Screenskill aims to:

• Help to identify skill gaps (current and future) across the screen industries and the whole of the country to provide an evidence base for investment in skills and training.
• Providing careers information.
• Mapping and quality-marking professional pathways to improve entry-level diversity and work readiness. 
• Supports development at every stage of a professional career in screen including through mentoring and offering bursaries.

Higher education requirements

tuition fees

https://www.ucas.com

The best website that helps users view all different higher education courses and their requirements.There are many different types of courses that one could go for. For example: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Conservatoire and Apprenticeships. There are many media type courses, such as:

Undergraduate

Digital Marketing at Aberystwyth University

This course is over 3 years

Full-time

Bachelors of Science with honours qualification

Qualification Requirements

120-96 UCAS points

BBB - CCC grades from A-level exams

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma 9 with DDM - MMM

Access to HE diploma

https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/e88f31bb-54e0-43b2-943c-b3b592de8766?academicYearId=2021

Digital Media production with foundation year at Angela Ruskin University

4 years

full-time with foundation year

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 3, or grade D, or above, (or equivalent) plus evidence of having attempted two years of post GCSE study at level 3. Students who have achieved a minimum of 1 A level (or equivalent), will be exempt from the two year post GCSE requirement (as stated above) but must still hold 5 GCSEs (as stated above). Students without English as their first language will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level with at least 5.5 in each of the four components) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/a9b8df26-8932-4e86-88a1-0322076c8731?academicYearId=2021

Visual Effects (VFX) for Film and Television at the Arts University Bournemouth

3 years

full-time course

bachelor of arts with honours

qualification requirements

112 - 120 UCAS points

 BBC - BBB grades at A-level exams

a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma resulting in a DMM or a Scottish Higher resulting in a CCCCCD. 

https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/46ba9a74-cdfc-88ae-80b4-16bd7706cf84?academicYearId=2021

Digital Animation at Bath Spa University

3 years

full-time course

Bachelor of arts with honours

Qualification Requirements

BCC - CCC grades at A-Level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma resulting in MMM

 Access to HE Diploma resulting in a merit (30 credits) or an International Baccalaureate Diploma with 27 points (with an additional requirement of a portfolio).

https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/b182fcb3-38c2-4cb7-94b8-2cd43bacf935?academicYearId=2021&courseOptionId=9af4e69d-15a9-46ca-879c-e157dd9955f4

Film Making at BIMM Institute

3 year course

full-time

Bachelor of arts with honours degree

Qualification Requirements

64 UCAS points

 CC grades at A-level exams

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) resulting in MMP

Access to HE Diploma resulting in either D: 0 credits - M: 24 Credits or P: 36 Credits or an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme resulting in 24 points (with an additional entry requirement of a portfolio).