Communication skills
- Don't panic
- Plan
- Research the uni they may ask why you chose
- Extention of UCAS form
- expand on personal statement
- Strong interview can lead to reduced offer
- Make sure to leave time for travelling
- Contact uni if late
- Read personal statement as they might ask about it
- Likely to ask about further education choices and what you enjoy
- Relax, smile, make eye contact.
- Have portfolio/examples of work ready
- After interview relax and think about what went well
- Ask university for feedback
CVs/Portfolios
UCA
This video was made for students applying to the Film production course at UCA which I have applied for.
They want portfolios of applicants to show an example of visual storytelling, preferably a film.
They want portfolios of applicants to show an example of visual storytelling, preferably a film.
UCA Portfolio advice
On their website UCA says that a portfolio is a collection of my work that demonstrates a range of skills and creative talent. It’ should showcase your individuality, creativity, inspirations and artistic abilities - and include films, sound work, examples of creative writing or essays. They say it should exhibit your creative journey, thought processes and influences. They want it to be bold and appeal to a viewer, keeping their attention and leaving them feeling excited about my creative potential. They suggest I put my most attention-grabbing and interesting work at the front and showcase a variety of skills, materials, techniques and influences – including storyboards, animation images or written work. They suggest ending the portfolio with the rest of my strongest work, and to highlight favourite pieces too, and indicate what or who inspires me.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth says that interviews are an opportunity to demonstrate self-motivation and commitment to the area of study, and they will be particularly interested in how I've responded to a given brief. They expect to see contextual work, which can include a short five–minute film or showreel. As film is both a visual and an aural medium they want to see evidence of ability in either or both of these areas. My interview portfolio should include a range of the following: - A showreel, of approximately five minutes, preferably showing video or film drama. They need a separate information and credit sheet so they are clear which of the work is mine. They are also interested in written work showing examples of creative, academic or informative work.
CV Advice - My First Job In Film
The article recommends having an online portfolio
Accomodation
UCA Farnham
£9,250/year tuition fee
Student Village (£4,017-£5,460/year
Student Village (£4,017-£5,460/year
- £13,267-£14,710/year with tuition fee.
- On campus.
- Space for up to 345 students.
- Comprised of flats with rooms for 8 students.
- Shared bathrooms, toilets and kitchens.
- A sink in each room.
- There are a small number of en-suite rooms.
- £11,980-£13,852/year with tuition fee.
- On campus.
- Shared bathrooms, toilets and kitchens.
- A sink in each room.
- Different room types e.g. large single bedrooms, sall single bedroos and same-gender twin bedrooms.
Both of these are on campus so I wouldn't have to travel.
I would need to buy some basic necessities for living e.g. pots, pans, towels etc. as these aren't provided.
I would need to buy some basic necessities for living e.g. pots, pans, towels etc. as these aren't provided.
Arts University Bournemouth
Bath Road (£8,320-£9,100/year)
- Single studio £160/week (£8,320/year)
- Double Studio £165/week (£8,580/year)
- Large Double Studio £175/week (£9,100/year)
- £480 deposit
- Travel to the campus takes 15 minutes by bus (annual ticket £250/year)
- Rooms are en-suite
- Single & double en-suite cluster £125–£135/week (£6,500-£7,020/year)
- Single & double en-suite studio £150–£155/week (£7,800-£8,060/year)
- £480 deposit
- A mile away from campus so don't need to use the bus.
- Rooms are en-suite
I will need to apply for a student loan and my parents have offered to pay for my accomodation.
Apprenticeship
BBC apprenticeship
This scheme open for applications on the 5th March 2018.
The Production Apprentice Scheme is a 12-month scheme which combines placements in the workplace - embedded in production teams across a wide range of TV, radio and online output - with college study and bespoke training from the BBC Academy. It builds a solid foundation of core production skills with the chance to specialise in one of three production areas:
Production Management: I'd need great organising and planning skills. Apprentices work towards a production management assistant role: learning about budgets, copyright, health and safety and scheduling staff and kit. They also develop an understanding of what the creative and technical teams need from the production process and help make it happen.
Craft Skills: I'd have to demonstrate some technical knowledge and understanding is needed for people interested in this pathway. Apprentices work towards studio manager (Radio) or camera operator (TV) roles. Learning includes training in the technical skills required to, for example, run a radio studio or capture footage for a news story (TV or online).
Editorial: This pathway allows apprentices to work in content-making teams towards a role as runner / junior researcher. This can involve coming up with and pitching programme ideas, researching contributors / stories / locations, setting up shoots and running on the studio floor / on location.
The BBC say:
A passion for producing and creating brilliant, diverse content, and a serious determination to make a career in the media is vital.
Motivation, and ability, to combine working in a professional media environment with college study and additional training.
It's an entry-level scheme aimed at people with a maximum academic qualification of A-levels or equivalent. There is no minimum academic entry requirement. Previous media experience not needed but must demonstrate a keen and active interest in content, audiences (at the BBC and other broadcasters).
Able to work flexibly beyond 9 to 5.
Able to work in teams and with public.
Experience in the company would certainly help in applying for jobs, but no guarantee of employment.
There is 12-month fixed-term contract paying £12,500 per year plus an additional allowance of £4,560 for those working in London. Training fees and all travel and accommodation expenses for training are covered. It would be very difficult to live on this salary - would have to live at home, and/or have another job. Travel costs for non-training travel could be a significant factor depending on the location.
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden is a leading film and television studio, which opened in June 2012 following a £100 million investment by Warner Bros. It is the only studio in the country to be owned and operated by a major Hollywood studio.
This year, through Warner Bros. Creative Talent, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden has taken on apprentices in production lighting, studio operations and studio facilities.
NotGoingToUni says For an apprenticeship in this sector it is most likely you would be working in pre-production, studio facilities or post-production. Jobs on film sets are not set up for the apprentice route. If working on set is what you want to do then the route to follow is 'work experience' and or 'runner'.
In an apprenticeship in the film industry. you’ll start your training off at the very junior end of the scale. Packing gear, organising food, cables to be tidied, props to be sorted out. Learn what to do on set and how films work. Whatever you’re doing at work, you’ll be going back to the classroom on a regular basis to learn more about the theory behind it, while working towards a nationally-recognised qualification. You’ll also be studying towards relevant certifications to help you get your foot into the door of what is, after all, a very competitive industry.Pay and prospects in a film apprenticeshipThe minimum UK apprenticeship wage has been set at £3.30 an hour (2016 rates). The competition for entry roles into film and TV mean that you are unlikely to receive more. The legal minimum wage for your second and subsequent years will be set at the national minimum wage for your age group.
This scheme open for applications on the 5th March 2018.
The Production Apprentice Scheme is a 12-month scheme which combines placements in the workplace - embedded in production teams across a wide range of TV, radio and online output - with college study and bespoke training from the BBC Academy. It builds a solid foundation of core production skills with the chance to specialise in one of three production areas:
Production Management: I'd need great organising and planning skills. Apprentices work towards a production management assistant role: learning about budgets, copyright, health and safety and scheduling staff and kit. They also develop an understanding of what the creative and technical teams need from the production process and help make it happen.
Craft Skills: I'd have to demonstrate some technical knowledge and understanding is needed for people interested in this pathway. Apprentices work towards studio manager (Radio) or camera operator (TV) roles. Learning includes training in the technical skills required to, for example, run a radio studio or capture footage for a news story (TV or online).
Editorial: This pathway allows apprentices to work in content-making teams towards a role as runner / junior researcher. This can involve coming up with and pitching programme ideas, researching contributors / stories / locations, setting up shoots and running on the studio floor / on location.
The BBC say:
A passion for producing and creating brilliant, diverse content, and a serious determination to make a career in the media is vital.
Motivation, and ability, to combine working in a professional media environment with college study and additional training.
It's an entry-level scheme aimed at people with a maximum academic qualification of A-levels or equivalent. There is no minimum academic entry requirement. Previous media experience not needed but must demonstrate a keen and active interest in content, audiences (at the BBC and other broadcasters).
Able to work flexibly beyond 9 to 5.
Able to work in teams and with public.
Experience in the company would certainly help in applying for jobs, but no guarantee of employment.
There is 12-month fixed-term contract paying £12,500 per year plus an additional allowance of £4,560 for those working in London. Training fees and all travel and accommodation expenses for training are covered. It would be very difficult to live on this salary - would have to live at home, and/or have another job. Travel costs for non-training travel could be a significant factor depending on the location.
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden is a leading film and television studio, which opened in June 2012 following a £100 million investment by Warner Bros. It is the only studio in the country to be owned and operated by a major Hollywood studio.
This year, through Warner Bros. Creative Talent, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden has taken on apprentices in production lighting, studio operations and studio facilities.
NotGoingToUni says For an apprenticeship in this sector it is most likely you would be working in pre-production, studio facilities or post-production. Jobs on film sets are not set up for the apprentice route. If working on set is what you want to do then the route to follow is 'work experience' and or 'runner'.
In an apprenticeship in the film industry. you’ll start your training off at the very junior end of the scale. Packing gear, organising food, cables to be tidied, props to be sorted out. Learn what to do on set and how films work. Whatever you’re doing at work, you’ll be going back to the classroom on a regular basis to learn more about the theory behind it, while working towards a nationally-recognised qualification. You’ll also be studying towards relevant certifications to help you get your foot into the door of what is, after all, a very competitive industry.Pay and prospects in a film apprenticeshipThe minimum UK apprenticeship wage has been set at £3.30 an hour (2016 rates). The competition for entry roles into film and TV mean that you are unlikely to receive more. The legal minimum wage for your second and subsequent years will be set at the national minimum wage for your age group.
Freelance work
- Most freelance work requires some work experience rather than simply having qualifications. Working with industry standard platforms is crucial.
- Need to demonstrate proactivity, time management and ability to solve problems.
- Ability to communicate and work within teams is crucial, as you have to adapt to new teams all the time.
- No continuity, and no pension or sick pay, so continually applying for new work. Often paid weekly.
- Some jobs on sites like Indeed, also word of mouth.