Elizabeth Hamson
Creative Media L3
RESEARCH
You become an apprentice by applying online for example BBC and ITV.
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What type of screen industry's are there?
Examples: Digital, hair and beauty creative design, catering and hospitality.
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What does an apprenticeship involve?
A wide range of skills to do with the industry.
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What skills do you need?
To be orginised
To be passionate about media
Who can apply?
People form the ages of 16 and above with good GCSE results.
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What advise do you give?
Be like a sponge and absorb all the information
Put yourself out there
Be confident
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How can you find out about it?
There are many websites to find information.
Investigating Apprenticeships
indeed
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guardian
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talent manager
Job websites
Director- leads and supervises the film or tv program
Producer- overseas film production
Production designer- responsible for the overall visual look of the production
Art department- creates the overall look of the film or tv program
DOP director of art- supervises the camera and light crew on films and tv
VFX producer- manages the visual effects
Concept artist- designer who visualises and creates art for the tv and film
Story board artist- creates the story board for the film or tv
VFX editor- overseeing visual effects in production
CG supervisor- computer graphics supervisor is involved in the production in computer generated imagery
Foley artist- makes sound in post production in film and tv
Grip- to build and maintain equipment that supports the cameras.
Digital imaging- looks t the imagery of the film and tv
Technician- looks after the technical equipment
Gaffer- head of electrician
Professional jobs
Courses/Jobs
Production runner
There are good at being independent
You need a good fast laptop and preferably be able to drive
To get into this type of job you need to go and research and ask to become one
Not really any courses needed
You don’t really need portfolio
To be able to drive is very useful
Product designer
You look at the visual scenery
You’re planning the look of the film
To get this job you have to have a qualification and having a portfolio
Camera trainee
The job involves helps assisting the camera crew for example cleaning lenses
you might need a qualification
there good at camera work and been independent
Director of photography
Responsible for photographic part of the production
Reads the screen play
Helps set the mood
They work with the camera operator, script, supervisor