Icebreakers

1. Why is your interest in Media (either viewing or production) more than a hobby?

I have always found it interesting, I used to actually study the Media AS Level during my first year at college. I really enjoyed the production area of it, like making magazines and editing pictures. I didn't really get on with the more logical side to it, such as studying magazines. I took this course in a hope of a more creative side to media, with filming etc.

2. Have you ever done any voluntary or paid work for a Media company?

Yes, I have. I was auditioned on a show called 'Ducks Quacks Don't Echo' in which I had to lie about eating a biscuit as an experiment to see if my mum could tell if I was lying. I never got put on the show, but I did get paid for it (yes!!!!).

I've also done a lot of performing arts, but the more up-to-date 'media' company I do work for is my YouTube channel. I have a channel with around 6,000 subscribers in which I look at the infamous game 'No Man's Sky'. I get a lot of views on my videos, and I try and actively put up videos.

3. Have you ever used (insert list of programs here)?

I have used a LOT of those programs. I am more common with Sony Vegas, After Effects and Photoshop as I use these a lot for video editing. I used to do more heavy video editing with another YouTube channel.

I have briefly used Premiere and Final Cut as I was looking for SV alternatives, but I couldn't get on with these very well.

4. Who / what is your favourite (insert list of people/media here)?

Actor (TV): Mads Mikkelsen [Hannibal]
Actor (Film): Will Smith
Director: Christopher Nolan
TV Programme: Rick and Morty
Film: Inception
Website for Media Content: YouTube
Way to watch Media Content: On my PC

5. What is your first memory of watching a Media product? Who did you watch it with?

I remember a very, very vivid memory of when I used to listen to the song Rollercoaster, by Ronan Keating (I think?). I watched it on MTV with my parents when I was around 6 years old.

6. Who do you like consuming Media content with?

Either alone or with my girlfriend.

7. What is your dream job?

My dream job is probably to be a web developer. I really enjoy coding.

8. What have you done in order to pursue your dream job?

Well, I have learnt web coding! But, I have also taken the course at college to learn more and more about the subject, as well as get a grade in it to go to university with! I have also made a couple of coded programs at home. The most recent one being a small bot in a chat software called 'Discord' which allowed users to interact and talk with this bot I made. It was quite simple, and had a few return values but nothing of interest.

9. What else could you do in order to pursue your dream job?

Definetly look at getting work experience in the field, whether voluntary or paid. I think this could help get an idea if this is definitely what I want to do. I also think spending time at home making my own programs could help show employers what I am capable of.

10. What are you most looking forward to studying on the Film & TV Production course?

I am most excited for the 3MW documentary! I was in a previous 3MW from my cousin, Liam Culham! His was on our YouTube channel, shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGFg4MAOups

It is probably my most exciting part because I have a lot to show off and speak about. I don't know if I will do it in a group, or solo. Either way, I really enjoyed being a part of his 3MW, so I can't wait to make my own!