WORK EXPERIENCE REFLECTIVE ESSAY
For one final year module, I had to complete 15 days of placement within the industry. I completed 5 days at the BBC South East Inside Out program and 10 days at independent production company Factory Films. I received a first-class grade for this essay, reflecting on my xperiences working within the media industry for the first time.
E-ZINE CREATIVE PROCESS ANALYSIS
To go along side my e-zine, I was required to submit a personal reflection on the creative process. With the entirety of this module being taught and completed in my bedroom due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was a unique experience. I received a first class grade for this essay.
Converging
This module focused on rolling news and brought all three disciplines previously learnt into one. For my assessment piece, I focused on Extinction Rebellion and their climate protest through Brighton and Hove.
This was completed in my third year of study and I received an upper second class grade.
Television
This module specialised in television news, reflecting the BBC regional news format. I had the opportunity to be a journalist, present the news and work behind-the-scenes on the broadcasts. Each news day was built of a 3-minute bulletin at 1 pm and a full 20-minute program at 3.30 pm.
This was completed in my second year of study and I received an upper second class grade.
Online
This module delved into the modern world of online journalism. For the assessment I was required to create a podcast and an article on one topic, coming from a different angle with each piece. I focused on beer tax in the UK.
This was completed in my second year of study and I received an upper second class grade.
Radio
This was the first module I took at university and it was a steady introduction to live broadcasting and news journalism. I took part in both radio journalism, presenting and technical positions and got an early indication of my likes and dislikes. For the assessment, we had to compile a radio package on a current news story. I chose the Rugby World Cup hosting announcement due to my love for the sport.
This was completed in my first year of study and I received a lower second class grade.