Personal Statement:Media and Public Relations 1

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

I have always had a general interest in Media Studies, through the magazines which I read, the news which I have heard, all influence the way we live in society now, and in the future without directly knowing it.

When I first became a media studies student at GCSE and started leaning why they used certain techniques and the tricks of the trade, I become more inspired by the subject and more intrigued by the media.

Becoming a media degree student, would allow me to improve the skills which I already have like analysing pieces of media whether it is films or magazines, applying theories to the media, by looking at the representation of stereotypes within the media, and production of media itself. Also it will allow me to enhance my interest in the subject. Furthermore it will also allow me to expand my current knowledge by learning new theories and allowing me to put them into practise in both practical work and class work.

Each aspect of media interests me, especially production of products in both AS and A2, I have had to produce my own production for example at AS we had to produce a magazine which was aimed at a teenage audience, and I produced an ice hockey magazine because this is my main interest out of college. For my practical coursework I got a grade A. At A2 we are producing a CD promotion which we are currently starting production work on. In both GCSE and A level I have studies many aspects of media, and my favourite areas would include print production and looking at now different companies within the media have expanded. I also enjoy the aspect of how films are produced and the techniques used.

How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

Along with Media studies, I am studying photography and ICT, which will both combine well with media studies both at the moment and in the long run. Also it will help with visual and technical skills used. I have learnt new skills in photography like how to analyse my own photography, how to take pictures, whilst thinking about the composition of the image, and how to develop image in the darkroom and how to develop my own film.

What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

My outside interests span widely, I enjoy listening to music of any genre and will listen to most tracks. I have a particular passion for indie music. My favourite interest is watching Sheffield Steelers ice hockey team; I attend matches both home and away, travelling up and down to country to watch matches with both my family and friends. I also enjoy going to Sheffield United football matches and find both sports thoroughly entertaining and exciting, leaving me looking forward to the next game. I love to read whether it be autobiographies or non fiction books. Photography is another passion of mine, as it allows me to express myself in a positive and creative manner through taking pictures of where ever I am, and adding effects to them either on the computer or the camera itself.

Media is such a huge part of both my academic and social life, and I feel I would gain a lot from this courses it would help me with my career ambitions in the world of the media.

Grades achieved:

• grade A

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