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Personal statement
I am currently studying a 120 credit media games design and 60 credit ICT course at Longroad Sixth Form College. My time at longroad has taught me about the importance of having a professional work ethic and punctuality. The media course has taught me a lot about both independent and group work. The ICT course i've been doing has allowed me to gain more knowledge of computers and computerised systems in general.


Skills 
Soft skill - creative thinking, working in a team, time management.

Hard skills- scripting, risk assessment (legal and ethical paperwork), editing, graphics, animation, Music composition, story boarding

software:

• Maya
• Adobe premiere,
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe after effects
• In design
• Game Maker
• Reaper recording software
• Adobe Audition

Strengths
My main strength is my ability to learn new skills and software in a short time, I find it very rewarding and motivating. examples of things I have learned are Maya, Adobe premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe, after effects, In design, Game Maker and several musical instruments.

Hobbies and personal Activities
In my spare time I like to write music, practice with my band, play shows with my band, hangout with my friends in general and play video games. I also enjoy exercise and participating in sport activities e.g. football and basket ball.


Areas I could improve 
I feel like could improve my future planning skill in basic work and life in general as at I feel it would benefit all areas of my work and in big projects I find myself unsure of where to start sometimes so I feel like improving that would help.


Work History
2016-2017: Lifeguard at David lloyd leisure.




CV 

Address
Mobile: 07---------
Telephone: 01223 ------
Email: Jacob------------@gmail.com

Personal statement
I am currently studying a 120 credit media games design and 60 credit ICT course at Longroad Sixth Form College. My time at longroad has taught me about the importance of having a professional work ethic and punctuality. The media course has taught me a lot about both independent and group work. The ICT course i've been doing has allowed me to gain more knowledge of computers and computerised systems in general.

In my spare time I like to write music, practice with my band, play shows with my band, hangout with my friends in general and play video games. I also enjoy exercise and participating in sport activities e.g. football and basket ball.

College Education:
Expected grades 2017
Media Target: Distinction, Distinction.
ICT: Merit.

School Education:
GCSE 2015
English: C
Mathematics:C
ICT: B
P.E: C
Music: C
Science: C

Work History:
2016-2017: Lifeguard at David lloyd leisure.

IT Skills

• Experience with Maya
• Good knowledge and experience with Adobe premiere,
• Good knowledge and experience with Adobe Photoshop
• Good knowledge and experience with Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with Adobe after effects
• Good knowledge and experience of Adobe In design
• Experience with Game Maker
• Good knowledge and experience with Reaper recording software
• Experience with Adobe Audition
• Good knowledge and experience with Microsoft products
• A good understanding of technology and computer hardware

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After extensive research into the media industry have decided the best option is an Apprenticeship, this will be a good choice to start off my career.


Short Term Aims

My short term aim: Complete my college courses (ICT diploma, Media diploma)

Mid Term Aims: To get an apprenticeship in the ICT industry or to go into employment for a game company like Jagex and start at the bottom and work my way up.

Get an apprenticeship at Aardman or another animation company.

Long term aims: I would like to work for a big ICT company e.g. microsoft.

Get a job as a runner at Aardman and gradually work my way up.

Contingency Plan: If my plan fails I will try to do as much work freelance as I can and gain contacts to improve my chances of getting a job.

Planned Jobs/courses:
http://www.aardman.com/jobs/experienced-cgi-production-managers-callout/

https://careers-jagex.icims.com/jobs/1314/concept-artist---unannounced-mmo/job

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Strengths- I use a drawing software called Adobe illustrator, it is a very popular application and is very commonly used in animation

Weaknesses- Illustrator isn't the only software used in the industry so I would have to learn many more software.

Opportunities- An apprenticeship will teach me the necessary skills I need to start my own business or work for a established business while I make money.

Threats- I'll have to keep up to date with the most commonly used applications in the industry and adapt as things change.

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Which are the most useful resources?
As a college student I try to utilise all of the resources the the college has to offer. I'd say at the moment my most valuable resource is my PC which I can edit videos, animate, design and use all the apps I mean.

How are you going to make the best use of your resources?
I will create a schedule of when I will practice my editing, animation and design skills to maximise my progress and efficiency as I learn new techniques.

How are you going to find new resources?
By researching into businesses and talking to people with experience in the industry.

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Personal characteristics:
1. I have good social skills and am able to get on with different people.
2. I have good organisation skills which I have used in multiple projects in my media course.
3. I am good at team work and always feel confident about presenting new ideas to a group
4. I have am very punctual as I attend all of my media lessons on time.

b) Skills
Soft skill - creative thinking, working in a team, time management.

Hard skills- scripting, risk assessment (legal and ethical paperwork), editing, graphics, animation, Music composition, story boarding

software
Maya
Adobe premiere,
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe after effects
In design
Game Maker

d) Experience and interests
Jobs, work experience, hobbies

• I work part time as a lifeguard at David Lloyd, Which involves performing first aid, dealing with customers, cleaning, risk assessments and monthly fitness training.
• Hobbies: My main hobbies consist of music composition, art and drawing and football.

Strengths

My main strength is my ability to learn new skills and software in a short time, I find it very rewarding and motivating. examples of things I have learned are Maya, Adobe premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe, after effects, In design, Game Maker and several musical instruments.

Personal Development

Skills I'd like to develop:

• Improve my skills with Maya 
• Develop my art skills e.g. drawing
• Learn how to use the basics of Unity.
• improve my music recording and instrument skills.

P1

Animation Careers

Assistant editor

Skills needed: 

1. good knowledge Photoshop skills

2. basic knowledge of pixels

3. video editing skills

4. Knowledge on adobe applications

Jobs

Translators

Customer support

Moderators

Payments

Legal and finance

Data analysis

IT

PR and marketing

Community management

Creative Services

Old school - programming

Designers

Managers

Apprenticeships

Session musician

https://www.careersinmusic.com/session-musician/

Because the Job role of session musician more of a freelance job finding work will be more about who I know and networking with as many people as possible, which means actually going out to music events, talking to people, giving out cards and a lot of social media promotion. One of the ways I can gain promotion is by using social media e.g. I could have a Youtube channel where I post regular covers. I'll also be getting promotion through playing gigs with my band.

Guitar Teacher:

To become a Guitar teacher I will need to get the qualification of grade 8 in guitar or a diploma in music. the Job above is a guitar teaching job in a school in Peterborough.

Music Producer Job

http://www.media-match.com/uk/music/current/sample-pack-producer-underground-techno-house--job-25192452?rf=jb

The Job above is producer for EDM music which requires that I have skils with Midi programing, Synth recording, synth preset sounds, video tutorials, Audio Formatting, Sound design, Commumication skills and analog outboard experience.

A lot of the skills required are skills that you can teach yourself through tutorials online. although the job doesn't require any qualifications I do think it will help doing a music technology degree just so you have a bit more experience and knowledge.

Industry: Media		Business/ self employment	Employment opportunities	Education options
Job Role	Audio engineer	Having your own studio for musicians and other people that need to record stuff. http://www.media-match.com/uk/music/current/sample-pack-producer-underground-techno-house--job-25192452?rf=jb	Teaching a music technology (requires a degree in Music or Music technology), working in someone else’s studio	You can study and do a degree in audio engineering. Some recording studios offer internships
Job Role	Music composer	Making your own music and making money from,  itunes sales. Ormake money from people that want to use your music in movies or adverts. https://www.careersinmusic.com/session-musician/	Being a session musician (being hired to write music for artists). Compose music for movies	You can study and do a degree in Music. However it is not required
Job Role	Guitar Teacher	starting my own business for guitar lessons.	Music teacher at a school or working for a music lessons organisation. https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Peterborough-Music-School/jobs/Guitar-Teacher-0b7c0f04f2d48f04?q=Music+Teaching	Does not require a degree if I start my own guitar teaching business although if I want to work for a school and teach music or teach guitar I would need a degree in music.

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Industry: Media		Business/ self employment	Employment opportunities	Education options
Job Role	Audio engineer	Having your own studio for musicians and other people that need to record stuff.	Teaching a music technology (requires a degree in Music or Music technology), working in someone else’s studio	You can study and do a degree in audio engineering. Some recording studios offer internships
Job Role	Music composer	Making your own music and making money from,  itunes sales. Ormake money from people that want to use your music in movies or adverts.	Being a session musician (being hired to write music for artists). Compose music for movies	You can study and do a degree in Music.
Job Role	Runner	None	Does not require a degree and is an entry level role.	None