LO1- Understand employment and education opportunities in the media sector (Task 1 - Pass)
I will be researching the photography sector of the media industry.
Education opportunities
Local examples (x2)
Sheffield Hallam Photography Honours
A course that teaches students to hone their skills by investigating influential figures from photography history, examining various photographic techniques/genres and investigating the relationship between theory and practice. Key areas of study include • production skills • self directed creative practice • contemporary themes and practices • research, theory and critical analysis • historical practice and debates • project development • independent production • marketing and promotion • professional practice • exhibition organisation
A course that teaches students to hone their skills by investigating influential figures from photography history, examining various photographic techniques/genres and investigating the relationship between theory and practice. Key areas of study include • production skills • self directed creative practice • contemporary themes and practices • research, theory and critical analysis • historical practice and debates • project development • independent production • marketing and promotion • professional practice • exhibition organisation
Sheffield College
A course that can serve as an introduction to photography whilst also having advanced levels for more experienced photographers.
A course that can serve as an introduction to photography whilst also having advanced levels for more experienced photographers.
National examples (x2)
University of Bournemouth - (University of Bournemouth) University course offering a degree in photography. The course teaches students to develop their own work whilst also looking at the work of famous photographers and experimenting with different styles and techniques.
Universtity of Westminster - This course focuses much more on photojournalism and using photography for documentary purposes as opposed to art photography. This course is split into 5 modules, with the first 4 focussing on teaching the students different aspects of the subject with the 5th allowing the to either engage in a final project or write a dissertation based on what they've learnt so far.
Universtity of Westminster - This course focuses much more on photojournalism and using photography for documentary purposes as opposed to art photography. This course is split into 5 modules, with the first 4 focussing on teaching the students different aspects of the subject with the 5th allowing the to either engage in a final project or write a dissertation based on what they've learnt so far.
Apprenticeships (x3)
Simulacra Studios - (Simulacra studios)
https://www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob?jk=48c770279f695bf9&tk=1c8iir6md921tb04&from=serp&alid=3&advn=5203752982315967 - (Pave Internships) This Internship is based around getting the work of various artists and creators published and hosting events that can showcase upcoming talents.
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/London-Corporate-Apartments/jobs/Photography-Internship-Student-ddb3e56f14ee218f?q=Photography+Internship&vjs=3 - an unpaid internship for a photography company, supporting daily photo shoots. The position with primarily focus on working alongside social mediamawagers and interior designers.
Jobs (x3)
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Prestige-Panoramic/jobs/Event-Photographer-4a4f47bb28b72298?sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W-O9jEvWvJaTEnfmiv6AmMcmnadzTAyCYXGlRAYwb3Bi4hjiDiJJ1xm8hdEa3UtqqpHjJFWQ&tk=1c94fu5ti92q5c7t&vjs=3 - Working for the company prestige events. looking for experienced photographers to work for at events taking action photos.
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/MATCHESFASHION.com/jobs/Junior-Digital-Photographer-06a6bf52aa33dc21?sjdu=Zzi_VW2ygsY1fzh3Ma9ZsE4zIT1NTXCwgFBhdjeTC3O-ybj-ZL_LZ6QZwlzM9K-hc21VD9jB4UgH_JWE9CzWyw&tk=1c94fu5ti92q5c7t&vjs=3 - Working for a fashion website asa part of the photography team. Co-ordinating photoshoots and managing the editing stages of production.
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Opium/jobs/Nightlife-Photographer-99b59d7fb495cd79?q=Photography&vjs=3 - work for amateur photographer catering images of customers in a nightclub to be posted onto the social media page of the club. This job does not require any editing and provides equipment for employees. This would be more of a temporary job to help me gain experience and fund me whilst I built up a portfolio to move further in the field.
References
Sheffield Hallam univeristy - BA Honours photography. Available:
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/digital-media/ba-honours-photography/full-time (Accessed 01/04/18)
Sheffield College - Digital Photography. Available:
http://www.sheffcol.ac.uk/courses/page/3A9BB97F-1E07-4B68-82AE-88A0EF46AD5F (Accessed 01/04/18)
University of Bournemouth - BA Honours Photography. Available:
https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/ba-hons-photography (Accessed 01/04/18)
University of Westminster - Documentary photography and photojournalism MA. Available:
https://www.westminster.ac.uk/photography-courses/2018-19/september/full-time/documentary-photography-and-photojournalism-ma#overview (Accessed 01/04/18)
Gov.co.uk - Simulacra studios. Available:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-243594 (Accessed 01/04/18)
Indeed - Pave internships. Available:
https://www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob?jk=48c770279f695bf9&tk=1c8iir6md921tb04&from=serp&alid=3&advn=5203752982315967 (Accessed 01/04/18)
Indeed - LCA ltd. Available:
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/London-Corporate-Apartments/jobs/Photography-Internship-Student-ddb3e56f14ee218f?q=Photography+Internship&vjs=3 (Accessed 01/04/18)
Indeed - Prestige Events. Available:
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Prestige-Panoramic/jobs/Event-Photographer-4a4f47bb28b72298?sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W-O9jEvWvJaTEnfmiv6AmMcmnadzTAyCYXGlRAYwb3Bi4hjiDiJJ1xm8hdEa3UtqqpHjJFWQ&tk=1c94fu5ti92q5c7t&vjs=3 (Accessed 01/04/18)
Indeed - Junior Matches Fashion. Available:
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/MATCHESFASHION.com/jobs/Junior-Digital-Photographer-06a6bf52aa33dc21?sjdu=Zzi_VW2ygsY1fzh3Ma9ZsE4zIT1NTXCwgFBhdjeTC3O-ybj-ZL_LZ6QZwlzM9K-hc21VD9jB4UgH_JWE9CzWyw&tk=1c94fu5ti92q5c7t&vjs=3 (Accessed 01/04/18)
Indeed - Opium Indie Bar. Available:
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Opium/jobs/Nightlife-Photographer-99b59d7fb495cd79?q=Photography&vjs=3 (Accessed 01/04/18)
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Prestige-Panoramic/jobs/Event-Photographer-4a4f47bb28b72298?sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W-O9jEvWvJaTEnfmiv6AmMcmnadzTAyCYXGlRAYwb3Bi4hjiDiJJ1xm8hdEa3UtqqpHjJFWQ&tk=1c94fu5ti92q5c7t&vjs=3 - Working for the company prestige events. looking for experienced photographers to work for at events taking action photos.
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/MATCHESFASHION.com/jobs/Junior-Digital-Photographer-06a6bf52aa33dc21?sjdu=Zzi_VW2ygsY1fzh3Ma9ZsE4zIT1NTXCwgFBhdjeTC3O-ybj-ZL_LZ6QZwlzM9K-hc21VD9jB4UgH_JWE9CzWyw&tk=1c94fu5ti92q5c7t&vjs=3 - Working for a fashion website asa part of the photography team. Co-ordinating photoshoots and managing the editing stages of production.
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Opium/jobs/Nightlife-Photographer-99b59d7fb495cd79?q=Photography&vjs=3 - work for amateur photographer catering images of customers in a nightclub to be posted onto the social media page of the club. This job does not require any editing and provides equipment for employees. This would be more of a temporary job to help me gain experience and fund me whilst I built up a portfolio to move further in the field.
References
Sheffield Hallam univeristy - BA Honours photography. Available:
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/digital-media/ba-honours-photography/full-time (Accessed 01/04/18)
Sheffield College - Digital Photography. Available:
http://www.sheffcol.ac.uk/courses/page/3A9BB97F-1E07-4B68-82AE-88A0EF46AD5F (Accessed 01/04/18)
University of Bournemouth - BA Honours Photography. Available:
https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/ba-hons-photography (Accessed 01/04/18)
University of Westminster - Documentary photography and photojournalism MA. Available:
https://www.westminster.ac.uk/photography-courses/2018-19/september/full-time/documentary-photography-and-photojournalism-ma#overview (Accessed 01/04/18)
Gov.co.uk - Simulacra studios. Available:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-243594 (Accessed 01/04/18)
Indeed - Pave internships. Available:
https://www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob?jk=48c770279f695bf9&tk=1c8iir6md921tb04&from=serp&alid=3&advn=5203752982315967 (Accessed 01/04/18)
Indeed - LCA ltd. Available:
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/London-Corporate-Apartments/jobs/Photography-Internship-Student-ddb3e56f14ee218f?q=Photography+Internship&vjs=3 (Accessed 01/04/18)
Indeed - Prestige Events. Available:
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Prestige-Panoramic/jobs/Event-Photographer-4a4f47bb28b72298?sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W-O9jEvWvJaTEnfmiv6AmMcmnadzTAyCYXGlRAYwb3Bi4hjiDiJJ1xm8hdEa3UtqqpHjJFWQ&tk=1c94fu5ti92q5c7t&vjs=3 (Accessed 01/04/18)
Indeed - Junior Matches Fashion. Available:
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/MATCHESFASHION.com/jobs/Junior-Digital-Photographer-06a6bf52aa33dc21?sjdu=Zzi_VW2ygsY1fzh3Ma9ZsE4zIT1NTXCwgFBhdjeTC3O-ybj-ZL_LZ6QZwlzM9K-hc21VD9jB4UgH_JWE9CzWyw&tk=1c94fu5ti92q5c7t&vjs=3 (Accessed 01/04/18)
Indeed - Opium Indie Bar. Available:
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Opium/jobs/Nightlife-Photographer-99b59d7fb495cd79?q=Photography&vjs=3 (Accessed 01/04/18)
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