Personal Progression

  Existing Logos I have looked around on the internet for some already existing logos for some inspiration.  These are some of the logos I have found on the internet, some of them are well known, some less know. In all of these logos they all feature the companies name and some include some sort of image. This shows that both of these types of logos are effective due to them being simple but are effective in getting a brands identity out there.  A good logo is distinctive, appropriate, practical, graphic and simple in form, and it conveys the owner’s intended message.   Simplicity : Simplicity makes a logo design easily recognisable, versatile and memorable. A good example of a simple logo would be the Nike or Adidas logo. Memorable : A Memorable logo is when a logo can be recognised and remembered because it's unique and iconic. This is when you can be shown the logo and instantly recognise it. A great example of this is like likes of McDonald's or KFC Timeless : Be...

CVs and Personal Statements   A CV is your personal specification, it documents your abilities, and shows the reader what you are capable of. It is important to realise that a CV is an exercise in selling yourself.   It allows you to summarise your education, skills and experience enabling you to successfully sell your abilities to potential employers. CVs are usually sent with a cover letter to potential employers to let them know about you and why you think you  deserve  the job How to create a CV  Don’t lie  – employers often run background checks and false claims will be uncovered Sell yourself  – what are your unique qualities, personality traits, skills and experience that make you stand out from the crowd Personal statement first  – put your academic qualifications at the back, if you’re buying a new car would you want to see the technical spec or the glossy picture first? Don’t leave unexplained gaps  – if you had a career break to tr...

  Digital Profiles A digital profile is the sum of content about a person on the Internet. A digital profile can be composed of personal or professional information shared on public Web sites posted personally or by others. One of the most effective ways to build a positive professional digital profile is through social media. You can find your digital profile by simply searching your name into google and seeing what comes up. Social media such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn are all part of your digital profiles as they hold information and content about you. This is how people find you on the internet and learn about you this is also where you show your skills and experiences. Digital Profiles can be rather useful in the world of work, this is because they can help promote yourself and help show any work you have done in your own time. This will help an employer to learn more about you and what your skills are. This will also help you get noticed by others and possibly d...

Media Careers   The media industry offers a lot of different careers for all types of people, this can include things such as Camera Operators, sound engineers and producers. There are many companies in the UK that are classed as Media companies. However, to understand this fully we need to know the definition of a media company.  The word media is defined as   " the main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the internet) regarded collectively."   Media comes in many different ways, everything from video and music to display posters and radio broadcasts are all classed as media types and for this companies need to employ a variety of people.  Jobs and careers in the industry . Marketing Managers -  These media and communication specialists work to generate public interest in the products or services offered by their employers. They work with department heads or product managers, plan promotional campaigns, and often meet with clie...

  Higher Education Looking at higher education options there are many options to choose from for a media-related course. For example, Teesside University offers a media production course that enables you to work on original projects and learn all about the different media genres as well as improve productivity and creative skills all while getting used to and operating professional standard equipment. An alternative to this is the Media Production course that De Montfort University in Leicester offers. The course lasts 3 years in which you will do the following things.  (  https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/med ia-production-bsc-degree/media-production-bsc-degree.aspx ) 1st year Image Capture and Processing Audio Capture and Processing Social Media Innovation  Multimedia 1  2nd Year Television Production Video and Imaging Techniques Optional Modules Social Media Innovation  Multimedia 2 Audio Recording and Production Radio Studio Prod...

  Media Inspirations North Borders Mike, also known as "North Borders" on social media is an Australian born photographer who has a large following across many social media platforms including Youtube, Facebook and Instagram.  On his Youtube channel, he has accumulated over 370,000 subscribers and posts regular videos of what he is up to. He has worked with brands such as Lamborghini, Porsche and Alfa Romeo in which he created videos and photos to help advertise not only their business but his own. He created Youtube content to help people grow their own businesses and help people improve their photography skills.  This is an example of the types of content that Mike creates for his channel and social media platforms. As you can see by the 1,000,000 + view count these are rather popular in the media world especially on the Youtube platform. Daniel Schiffer Daniel Schiffer, a filmmaker and photographer from Toronto Canada has made his name through the use of social media p...