Job Roles in the Television and Film Industries

DIRECTOR

Background Information
Directors are responsible for creatively translating the film's written script into actual images and sounds on the screen. They are ultimately responsible for a film's artistic and commercial success or failure. They may write the film's script or commission it to be written, or they may be hired after an early draft of the script is complete. They must then develop a vision for the finished film and work out how to achieve it.

During pre-production, Directors make crucial decisions, such as selecting the right cast, crew and locations for the film. They then direct rehearsals and the performances of the actors once the film is in production. They also manage the technical aspects of filming including the camera, sound, lighting, design and special effects departments. During post production, Directors work closely with Editors through the many technical processes of editing, to reach the final cut or version of the film.

At all stages, Directors are responsible for motivating the team to produce the best possible results. Directors must also always be aware of the constraints of the film's budget and schedule and manage the expectations of the film's financiers.

Qualifications necessary?
You don’t need a formal qualification to become a Director. There are numerous training courses and reference books on directing and studying the art and craft of directing is important. However, the role can only really be mastered through in-depth practical experience. You will find writing a screenplay, directing your own short film or an amateur play are all good starting places. You will also need extensive industry experience; up-to-date knowledge of film making techniques and equipment is vital, as is learning how to work with actors to create a performance.


Getting in there
You can expect to start your career by getting work experience as a Runner on a film set or in a production office before working your way up through entry-level positions over many years.

Observing successful Directors at work, whilst immersing yourself in the practical process of film making is a vital first step on this fiercely competitive and highly challenging career path.

The Money
Only 15% of writers, directors, producers and actors continue to work on either side of the budgeting margin, while just 13% of producers who produced a low budget film go on to make another one. Shocking still, ta mere 3% of directors who make their first film go on to make two more. This varies widely from director to director. Some like Steven Spielberg may take a producer role, which means extra payment. The most successful directors will ask for as much as $10m for a movie, and ma also want a cut of the films profits.


EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Background Information
Executive Producers are responsible for the overall quality control and success of TV productions, and for ensuring that final products conform to commissioners' specifications. They are part of the team who are responsible for selecting marketable projects and ensuring that every step is taken to guarantee success in the market. They lead the production of a range of television programs, including dramas, serial dramas, documentaries and drama documentaries.

On serial dramas, and some entertainment program, experienced and well-known writers may also be credited as Executive Producers. On current affairs and news programming, the Executive Producer role is often combined with that of the program editor. Executive Producers are usually experienced industry practitioners, who bring their particular, individual skills and talents to this demanding role.

Executive Producers' roles vary depending on the genre, broadcaster or production. They must be able to identify commercial, marketable projects from a range of proposals. They may help to develop scripts. They are responsible for finding suitable markets for projects. They may attend TV and film marketing festivals such as Cannes and MIP-TV International Film and Programme Market for Television. At these, they promote projects nationally and internationally and secure funding partnerships with potential sponsors or co-producers. The cost of a television production may be shared amongst a number of partner organisations who will all eventually broadcast the finished programs. They ensure that a range of publicity and marketing materials are prepared in order to attract co-production partnerships and funding.



Will you need a Qualification?
You won’t need a specific qualification to become an Executive Producer in TV. However, a degree in a media-related, drama or specialist subject may give you a good grounding. You will need to have wide experience in and knowledge of the production process. Some specialist courses aimed at experienced producers offer training in co-production, developing networks and partnerships, pitching, and other topics.

Extra Help

To become an Executive Producer, you will need to gain a lot of experience in the TV industry, and usually you will have worked previously for a number of years as a Producer, Writer, Director or Script Editor among other roles. In the main, you will also have hands-on experience of producing, enabling you to appreciate the requirements of your own role within the production process. You will also need to have a good knowledge of other roles and grades. In the role of Executive Producer, you may perform a dual role on productions, such as Writer and Executive Producer. Programme commissioners or heads of department employed by broadcasters are often credited as Executive Producers on all their departments' programming output.


PRODUCTION DESIGNER


Background Information
Production Designers are major heads of department on film crews, and are responsible for the entire art department. They help Directors to define and achieve the look and feel of a film. Production Designers begin work at the very early stages of pre-production. They may be asked to look at scripts to provide spending estimates before a Director is even approached. On first reading a screenplay, they assess the visual qualities that will help to create atmosphere and bring the story to life.


Production Designers must calculate the budgets and decide how the money and effort will be spent. Then there’s an intense period of research during which they and their Specialist Researchers source ideas from books, photographs, paintings, the internet, etc. They deliver their design sketches (showing mood, atmosphere, lighting, composition, colour and texture) to Art Directors who oversee the production of technical drawings and models, which are used by the Construction Department to build the sets and adapt locations. Props Buyers and Set Decorators source props and organise the manufacture of specialist items.

Later on in the art department office, Production Designers check on the construction and dressing of other sets, and sign off on sets/locations for the next day's shoot. Although Production Designers usually finish work on the last day of principal photography, on larger films they may be involved for longer periods. Production Designers work on a freelance basis. They may have to prepare detailed drawings and specifications in order to pitch for work on a number of productions before being offered work on one of them. Although the work can be very demanding and the hours long, this is one of the most highly-skilled, creatively fulfilling roles within the film industry.

Qualifications needed?
You will need to be a graduate of art, architecture, theatre, interior or 3D design courses. After this, you can complete a specialist course in film and/or theatre design.



Best way into the Job?
As the head of the largest department on a film crew, you must have extensive experience gained over a number of years. You would usually start as a Junior Draughtsman, moving on to Draughtsman, Assistant Art Director and Art Director. You will also find a background of working in theatre helpful, as this would teach you the art of set design and construction as well as how to conceptualise ideas and create a sense of drama through visual spectacle. If you graduate in film and theatre design, you will need to gain experience working on short films before progressing to junior roles on feature films.




PRODUCTION MANAGER (TV)

Background Information
Production Managers are responsible for all the organisational aspects of production scheduling and budgeting. They work across all genres in television production including documentaries, current affairs, light entertainment or children's programs, situation comedies, soaps or serial dramas, or one off dramas. They assist the Producer to interpret and realise the Director’s vision, financially and logistically. They prepare production schedules or script breakdowns to confirm that sufficient time has been allocated for all aspects of the production process, and to check the Producer’s budget and schedule.



The Production Manager is the key person in the production department. They report directly to Producers. They work closely with all other heads of department to ensure that productions run smoothly, meet deadlines, and stay within budgets. Throughout shooting, they monitor schedules and budgets, and prepare daily report sheets for Producers, detailing all aspects of each day's shoot. During pre-production and shooting, they deal with any unexpected circumstances and prepare workable alternative plans. They oversee all aspects of the day-to-day running of shoots, from contract preparation to all Health and Safety requirements, and work closely with members of all other production departments, Actors, and other contributors.


Will you need a qualification?
You won’t need a specific qualification to become a TV Production Manager. However, a degree in a media-related, drama or specialist subject may give you a good grounding. You will need to have wide experience in and knowledge of the production process. It will stand you in good stead to complete specialist courses in production management, and in relevant software, e.g. Movie Magic.

It will be essential for you to have a current Health & Safety and first aid qualification

Best way in
To become a Production Manager in TV, you will usually need to be an experienced member of a production team. You could start out as a 3rd Assistant Director, to 2nd Assistant Director to 1st Assistant Director.

Or you could move from being an Assistant Floor Manager to a Floor Manager to a Location Manager.

Or you could progress from having been a Script Supervisor, a Production Assistant or a Production Accountant.

You could also transfer to this role from having been a non-media accountant with suitable training.


CAMERA OPERATOR (studio or portable single camera)

Background Information
Camera Operator (Portable Single Camera) is a senior role within television camera departments. The role's duties vary depending on the type of production. On high budget dramas or commercials, their main role is to support the Director of Photography (DoP or DP) and the Director, by accurately carrying out their instructions regarding shot composition and development. They also cover other drama productions, documentaries, current affairs and news, shooting on various tape or digital formats.

Camera Operators are usually selected by the Director, but sometimes by the DP. They work closely with the First Camera Assistant (Focus Puller). They oversee the preparation and checking of camera equipment. During shooting, they are responsible for all aspects of camera operation, so that the DP can concentrate intensively on lighting and overall visual style. While the DP and Director discuss the composition of each shot, the Operator ensures that the camera and associated equipment are ready for the required set-up, keeping alert for any last-minute changes. They liaise closely with the Director, fine-tuning the exact details of each shot, often suggesting creative improvements or alternatives. They work closely with performers, guiding them on what can and cannot be seen by the camera.

Hours are long (12-14 hours a day), and some foreign travel may be involved, involving long periods spent away from base, which can be challenging to home and family life.

Will you need a qualification?
You do not need a specific qualification to work in this role. Instead, you would usually learn the practical skills required through hands-on experience on the job. That said, continuing professional development is vital, especially as camera technology changes rapidly. Basic stills photography, which develops visual and composition skills, also provides a useful starting point in training for this role.

Best way in
Intensive industry experience is the best route into this role, having gained a grounding in the basic camera skills and knowledge required. You could begin your career as a Camera Assistant, and then work your way up through the ranks of the camera department over several years.

Getting Paid
Freelance camera operators are usually paid a fee for each contract, rates can vary widely. You could negotiate fees based on the type of production and your own track record. Contact BECTU for current pay guidelines. For Example, the going rate for camera operators working a ten-hour day on TV factual or documentary programs is £285; for commercials it's £411 and for TV news £227. It may be possible to negotiate rates of pay based on your previous experience as well as the type of production. Working hours are generally long and can even consist of night shoots. That said, continuing professional development is vital, especially as camera technology changes rapidly. Basic stills photography, which develops visual and composition skills also provides a useful starting point for this role.


EDITOR

Background Information

Editors are one of the key Heads of Department on feature films, responsible for First Assistant Editors, and on bigger productions, Second Assistants and Trainees. The Editor works closely with the Director, crafting the daily rushes into a coherent whole. To ensure that the story flows effortlessly from beginning to end, each shot is carefully chosen and edited into a series of scenes, which are in turn assembled to create the finished film. The Editor works closely with the Director before shooting begins, deciding how to maximise the potential of the screenplay. Editors check the technical standards, as well as the emerging sense of story, and the actors' performances.

Editors work long, unsociable hours, often under pressure, in an edit suite. They are employed on a freelance basis by the Producer (sometimes with the approval of the film's financiers), based on their reputation and experience. Editors often work on television drama, as well as on feature films. Because scenes are shot and edited out of sequence, Editors may work on scenes from the end of the film before those at the beginning, and must therefore be able to maintain a good sense of how the story is unfolding. Editors select the best takes and edit them together to create scenes. In some cases, an improvised line or an actor's interpretation of their role may create some on-screen magic that can be developed into a new and exciting scene.

During the post production period, the Editor and the Director work closely together, refining the assembly edit into the Director's Cut, which must be approved by the Producers, until they achieve picture lock or Fine Cut (when the Director and/or Executive Producer give final approval of the picture edit).

Getting in there
Traditionally, you could go from being a Runner to a Trainee, Second Assistant, First Assistant and eventually to become an Editor. However, with digital editing, 2nd Assistants are now only employed on very big budget films.

As a Trainee with at least two years' experience you would have to work as an Assistant in television or on low budget films for a considerable period of time before becoming First Assistant on feature films. Some big budget productions take on Trainees and Second Assistants, and it is important to keep up to date with films in pre-production by reading the trade press.

If you can work with an Editor as an Assistant, you may be allowed to carry out the assembly edit of some sections of the film. If you can become an experienced Assistant, you may also work as an Editor on short films, which will enable you to showcase your talents.

Getting Paid
The industry offering most editing jobs in motion pictures and videos, with 67% of the 17.550 positions . They also offer the highest wages at £21.90 an hour on £45,714 annually. Other big employers of editors are radio and television broadcasting, with pay at £16 per hour or £33,475 annually, cable programming at £17.40 and hours and £36,270 annually.


RUNNER

Background Information
Production Runners are used by the Producer and by other production staff. They help out wherever they are needed on productions. Their responsibilities vary depending on where Production Runners are assigned. In the Production Office duties might include answering telephones, filing paperwork and data entry. Or arranging lunches, dinners, and transportation reservations, photocopying, general office administration, and distributing production paperwork.

On set, Runners might have to act as a courier and help to keep the set clean and tidy. They also distribute call sheets, health and safety notices, and other paperwork. On location shoots, Production Runners may also be needed to help co-ordinate the extras, and to perform crowd control duties. Runners are usually employed on a freelance basis and their hours are long and irregular.





Qualifications?

You don’t need a specific qualification, but a good education is an advantage. You will also need a full, clean EU driving licence.

Getting the Job
Start out by getting some experience in film, drama or broadcasting. It can be in amateur dramatics, student radio or film making, shorts or community media. This will put you in a better position to apply for work as a Production Runner, as there is a lot of competition for jobs despite the low pay.


This is a good entry-level role into the film industry. You can make valuable contacts and may progress to a trainee position or another role in the Production Office.

Is the pay any good?
The pay of a runner is low, very low. You'll usually find runners working for absolutely free. However, recently the BECTU (a union in the media industry) have suggested that you should receive 33% over the national minimum wage limit. You will usually be paid hourly for this job rate rather than a salary. But this isn't a job to be living off alone, you will need to have another job to be able to pay for the bills/food.


SOUND RECORDIST

Background Information
Sound Recordists (also known as Production Mixers) record sound on location or in a studio, usually in synchronisation with the camera, to enable the highest quality 'real' sound to be recorded at the time of filming.They monitor the quality of the sound recording through headphones and work closely with the Director, Boom Operator and sometimes the Sound Editor, often using multiple microphones.

It is their job to set up talk back communication between production staff, presenters and artists and other communication systems such as 'live' links by land line, microwave link or satellite. They also record sound effects and atmosphere tracks. Sound Recordists/Production Mixers may work on a wide range of single or multi-camera shoots, and their duties can vary considerably. Depending on the scale of the production, they may work closely with the Director and Producer at the planning stage to clarify technical requirements and budgets.

They are responsible for producing the final sound mix, so they directly supervise the Sound Assistants and Boom Operators. Sometimes, they also manage the rest of the sound crew. They may also occasionally operate the boom themselves. They often have to supervise front line maintenance in order to keep the production on track.

Qualifications

You won’t need a qualification to be a TV Sound Recordist. However it is vital to be able to show a strong interest in sound and an understanding of its physical properties. You will need to develop your skills throughout your career as television sound technology and techniques are constantly changing.

Courses are available throughout the UK, from HND to degree level in sound technology, audio engineering, acoustics and music recording.

Best route in?

The best way to start your career in sound is to develop and demonstrate an interest in, and enthusiasm for sound. You can do this by exploring, experimenting and learning about audio technology and its capabilities. Your first steps into the industry will normally be in a trainee role. On-the-job training or shadowing of more experienced personnel is the best way to learn. Experience of working in theatre or the music industry, hospital or community radio would also provide you with a useful background for this role. Alternatively, getting a job with an equipment manufacturer or hire company could also provide valuable experience and training, helping you to learn about sound equipment, make industry contacts and get a foot in the door.

The pay
The money is Freelance. Meaning, you get paid for whatever job you do. This is just like most of the other jobs in the industry, it depends who you are, how much experience you have and other factors like the budget.

LOCATION MANAGER

Background Information
The Location Managers' primary role is to identify and find ideal locations for a film shoot. They report to the Producer, Director and Production Designer. The search for exactly the right location can take months of research and scouting.  Work starts in pre-production, to understand the Director’s creative vision for the film. This helps the Location Manager make the right decisions about potential locations.

They also have to take into account accessibility, the shooting schedule and budget. They have to negotiate the cost and terms of the hire, crew and vehicle access, parking, noise reduction, power sources, catering requirements and any official permissions that may be needed. They often use a photographic storyboard to illustrate their findings back in the production office.

Once filming has started, Location Managers are in charge of managing all aspects of shooting in each location. They have to make sure that everyone in the cast and crew knows how to get to the filming location, that it has been signposted clearly along main routes. During filming, Location Managers oversee the health and safety of everyone using the location. After the shoot, have to make sure that the location cleaned and locked up, before returning it to its owners in a satisfactory condition. Any damage must be reported to the production office and any insurance claims dealt with.

Location Managers are usually the first to arrive on location and the last to leave, so the hours can be long and unsocial. On larger productions, Location Managers may supervise Assistant Location Managers and/or Location Scouts. These team members assist the Location Manager in all aspects.

Qualifications needed
You don’t need a formal qualification to become a Location Manager. If you can complete any health and safety training course, this is extremely useful.

Getting Paid
The salary changes with how much experience a person has and can range from a couple of hundred on a low-budget films to almost a thousand on a day of commercials. They are commonly associated with production as being part of the management of a show, and as such, are generally paid a weekly salary as apposed to an hourly wage.

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Careers Booklet

Task 1: Make a list of the skills you would be able to take to a job at the moment, and think of three examples to support each one. Focus on our strengths and your weaknesses.

• Hardworking: I believe that I am hardworking as I dedicate myself to completing work and making sure that it is done to the best of my ability, although I tend to doubt myself a lot of the time, I still do my best to try making sure that I communicate with the teachers (with coursework) to make sure I have done everything and that I am on track, dedication and hard work will eventually pull me through
• Very Reflective and Thoughtful: I feel that this is something I do naturally as I think into the complexity of a situation and the work involved, then tackling it to make sure that things are done properly and well, I find to reflect on myself and what I have done which can lead to more doubt as I feel that things are that complex I struggle to understand the simpler tasks but still try to make it that I get everything done properly.
• A Good Communicator: I tend to keep the communication well as I make sure that what I am doing is being heard so that I am always on track, I like to make the connections between me and my teachers (with coursework) so that I understand what they want of me and therefore the communication is usually there.
• Good with Teams and Leadership: Although I say this as a point, I am a very independent person and definitely prefer to work alone, but when put into a group I still make sure that everything is done, I tend to be a little bit bossy and make myself a leader because I want to make sure that as a group we all pull our weight in the task and things are done to a standard we'll all be satisfied with, I still take into consideration everyone else thoughts and opinions but I make sure that as a group we are on track.

Task 2: Research, define and explain the following terms by relating them to yourself where necessary.

• Part time, is where within your job you work a few hours during the week, this can be adjustable but is usually common in students as they work evenings or weekends (depending on the work) when a student, you shouldn't have any more hours than twelve in your part time job.
• Full time, is where you are dedicated to that one certain job, it is a lot more hours, a typical 9-5 job is full time work, and there is a contract to obligate you to a set amount of hours a week, usually 35+
• GCSE is a qualification that is gained during school, typically students aged between 14-16. Usually there are typical GCSE's such as in English, Maths and Science which a lot of job companies see if you have a C or above to be considered in that job role.
• A Levels, are a qualification that is taken in a specific subject with students aged 16-18, this stage occurs just after high school (when the right GCSE's have been obtained for you to continue onto a selected A Level course).
• Level 2/Level3/Level 4 are another way of explaining some of the terms above, a Level 2 is the stage of GCSE's gained from C-A*, Level 3 is equal to gaining an A level/ BTEC Nationals and Level 4 qualifications are professional certificates/awards.
• Pass, Merit and Distinctions are then related to BTEC Nationals, like A Levels, you obtain A, B, C etc, with BTEC's you obtain pass, merits and distinctions, these are equivalent to grades too, a pass is E-D a merit is C-B and a distinction is A-A*. BTEC's are handy in the way that they are entirely coursework based and the work you do is marked and the points are added up in the end which are then to see what grade you get as a certain number of points equals that grade but each BTEC various on points and they way that is figured out.
• Vocational is directed at a particular occupation and its skills, such as catering. Great Yarmouth College is well known for its vocational courses and a lot of students go there to learn specifically in that topic, it is also a lot more realistic in the sense that you do what you are aiming for.
• Bachelor of, Master of are two terms that are used in university, a bachelor is a person who holds a first degree from university and is in a specific title, for instance Bachelor of Arts also known as a BA. Then a Master of is an academic degree which takes longer to obtain than a normal degree, a masters is awarded upon graduation from a university and is in a higher or more specific field or a professional practice. Within this areas students are applying the topic more and being more critical about everything.
• Undergraduate is a university student who has no yet taken there first degree, a graduate is then where a student has completed there first degree in a set course/subject. Finally a postgraduate is relating to a course undertaken after completing a first degree.

Looking at all of these and relating them back to myself is something I find quite interesting as I slowly work up that hierarchy of qualifications, at the moment I have a part time job where I am required to actively partake in putting myself to do the best I can in the job, I work on evenings and weekends and find it to be flexible with the fact that I am at college. This means that I have obtained my GCSE's at college and I have got higg enough grades to go on to East Norfolk Sixth Form College to obtain A levels and a BTEC. I am hoping to continue onto university where I can apply myself to a specific area of study.

Task 3: List any jobs mentioned in class or any you may have already been considering. What is the job role? What does it entail? Do you need any specialist training or skills? Is it freelance work or can you be a permanent member of staff?

• Animator: An artist who creates multiple images, known as frames that are pieced together to give an illusion of movement, this then all creates an animation. I've been considering this as the main career role that I'd like to go into and to get into it I'd be studying the course at University, I don't know if you need any specific skills, I guess you have to be good and understand the different concepts of each animation and I also think this can be done freelance and permanent, depending on what you wish to create/animate.
• Graphic Designer: This is someone who specifies in graphic design and it's a combination of typography and visual arts, there are so many variations of graphic design that there are no set skills to wanting to get into this kind of job. The most common framework is usually freelance as a lot work from home and sell there ideas or work. I think this would interesting to get into as I quite enjoy the subject area.
• Director: This is an important role where a specific person directs and supervises the actors and other staff in a set production. I would enjoy this role because studying film studies really got me involved with the media world. This is a permanent member of staff role and not something that can be done freelance, it is a high end tough job to handle and I would thoroughly enjoy it.

Task 4: Research, define and explain methods of recruitment in the creative media industries. Try and find example where relevant.

• National Press: This is nationwide, such as the Newspaper, and any other kind of press related source, such as The Advertiser/Guardian etc.
• Trade Specifics: This is a specialist paper which exists particularly to appeal to people in a particular sector. An example of this is regional film and television or Sight and Sound.
• Internet (for recruitment): This is simply explained as companies and specfic sites set out to recruit people that look upon websites to find a certain job role, such as UCAS, Jobs4U etc.
• Trade Fairs: Conventions that are sector specific, as people gather together to discuss changes.
• Word of mouth: This is quite explanatory as one person talks to another and eventually the word gets around and others can hear of opportunities.
• Personal Contacts & Networking: This is about knowing people and being able to know someone helps you get places, such as twitter and someone replying back to you. Not only that but YouTube is another where comments are posted and you can like or subscribe to peoples channels.
• Internal Promotion: This is moving up in the world but within the same company.

Task 5: In Word, create a curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter for a (media) job that you have found on the internet/in a media magazine.

Task 6: Research, define and explain the following and relate them to yourselves and past experiences.

• Portfolio/e-portfolio: This is a collection of work that you have done, but it's mainly your best pieces to show your good standards of what you can do
• Showreel: A Video compilation of the best bits of your work (similar to a portfolio) this could be anything such as a collection of title sequences, the show reels last around ninety seconds to two and a half minutes.
• Personal Website: This is somewhere where you can express your work onto a blog, a prime example of this is blogger.

Task 7: Research the following presentation skills/methods and explain what you believe would be good practice for each.

• Interviewing skills:

+ Dress Smartly

+ Good body language

- Don't fidget too much

- Don't use slang or swear words

+ Be punctual and organised

+ Be confident (not over confident though)

- Don't lie or make excuses

Take it all seriously and be yourself

• Presentation Skills:

+ Be confident

+ Be enthusiastic

+ Remain positive

- Don't ramble

- Don't make silly mistakes (jokes, talking too fast etc.)

+ Keep a good eye contact

+ Relax

• Self Presentation:

-Linguistic codes: Be consistent with your language and make sure you say it politely and understanding
-Dress codes: Be smart, keep yourself well maintained and clean, neat and professional, such as combed hair, tidy nails, limited amount of jewelry, a briefcase, look smart.
-Interpersonal skills:Make sure you communicate well with the personal interviewing you, with verbal and non verbal skills, keep the interaction and communication on going and make sure you listen well.

• References: These are important in the way that you make sure you have people or old companies you worked for able to give positive feedback about you to when you go into an interview, if not teachers tend to be good at giving references as they know how well you could be for a candidate in a new job.

Task 8: Research, define and explain the following terms.

• Training on the job & continuing professional development: This is simple in terms of you learn whilst you work, it is what it says, training on the job, someone is there to help teach you the ways of the new job and this improves your skills to make yourself the best employer from listening to the instructions given when being taught.
• Self-training: Someone who is independent and teaches themselves how to do something, this is done in your own time out of interest or just to better your knowledge.

• Sources of information:

1. Trade unions: This is a organisation, consisting of a group of professionals in a certain trade or sector who originally formed to protect their rights as workers, keeping themselves safe and protected.
2. Sector Skills Councils: Usually a group of people who set out to help improve others, as they work to improve the qualities and skillets of individuals who need the help.
3. Careers services: These are people who help you to find a job or get you into some kind of career, they are most helpful with students to help them find a job. They can also help to change a job or just give you guidance.

Task 9: Identify the opportunities you have had in the courses you are currently studying for developing your functional skills (English, Maths and ICT).

BTEC Film and Television:
- English:  I have had to write analysis's and do pre-production paperwork,
- Maths: Coming in handy with the pre-production paper work to figure out dates and times and also when editing times have been an important feature making sure everything adds up.
-ICT: I have had to use programs such as the Adobe sweet using Premiere Pro to edit things together.

Graphics:
- English: Having to annotate all of my work and write analysis' about various artists
- Maths: Using the awareness of a page well, space and various angles in my work, as I used maths to figure out how well I could do something in a piece with the layout
- ICT: Using Photoshop has been a key feature in the ICT area as I have improved my skills.

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