AC 1.1 Identify personal strengths and weaknesses

Clearly identify their personal strengths and weaknesses and critically discuss their relevance to a variety of job or course applications.

How I identified my personal strengths and weaknesses

Strengths

• Strength
• Stamina
• Good with animals
• Balance
• Knowledge of the connotations and denotations of film
• Works well on my own
• Confident
• Well presented
• Perfectionist
• Helpful
• Passionate filmeditor

Weakness

• Listening (Working to improve)
• Swearing (Working to improve)
• Annoying
• Easily distracted
• 3D
• Real life drawing
• Spelling

Opportunities

• Meeting new people
• Creating new friends
• Creating options
• Creating new contacts
• Gain experience

Threats

• Money
• Time keeping
• Lack of knowlage about Uni
• Gaming
• Social life
• Drinking

 My UCAS Personal Statement

As someone who is fascinated by and has a long-standing interest in new media I feel that I
have acquired a significant and extensive range of skills that would allow me to achieve my
ambitions through further study. I am applying to this course because I have always had a keen
interest in film and design. My career goal is to work in the film industry in a creative
capacity but I am more than willing to work my way towards achieving that goal. The process of
making films fascinates me and I would enjoy being creative with film technology, ideas and
techniques. In this new media world that is globally connected where people create and consume
media on everything from a television screen to an iPad I am excited by the flexibility it
affords designers and media content creators.In both my personal and academic life I am a
highly motivated individual and am prepared to work very hard to achieve my goals.From my in
depth research I am confident that this course will allow me to acquire the qualifications and
skills needed to continue into the industry and succeed in pursuing my career goals.
What I enjoy about this industry is seeing an idea come to life, the process is fascinating
and I would like to study more about how everything comes together to create the final
product. In this respect I prefer to be significantly involved in the entire process from
pre-production through production to post production.I am currently studying a BTEC Extended
National Diploma in Interactive Media. What interests me the most on this course is 'getting
my hands dirty' within filming and editing. I have a very hand on approach and like to
experiment with the mechanics of productionI have many inspirations that inform my work. Chief
amongst them is a film called "Gamer" directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. In this
film there are hardly any still shots and there is a gritty feel to the whole mise-en-scene of
the film.Another inspiration of mine is the music video 'Chase and Status - Pieces' directed
by Ben Drew There is a section in this video where the character is rushing home and singing
to the camera. They use a form of stop animation to show that he is moving quickly and not
strolling home. I am therefore very intrigued by imaginative and innovative ways that other
filmmakers and designers have explored their craft.
In year 10, I had work experience in a computer repair shop. I had to replace keyboards and
laptop screens to a tight deadline. This shows that I can work fast and effectively as well as
meeting strict deadlines in order to ensure a smooth and efficient service to customers.
I have organised three freerunning and skate events In Cardiff, Hereford and Bristol. All
these involved co-ordinating people and venues through social networking sites in order to
make the events a success.I am very capable working independently as I am comfortable
self-producing videos about freerunning which are then uploaded. I am however equally
comfortable working collaboratively. I am extremely confident and have excellent communication
skills. I prefer being a team leader than a team member but I work well as both. I like to
take control when filming projects or just filming for fun.
In my spare time I like to skate and freerun. The skills that are necessary to Freerun are
strength, agility, motivation and focus.I find it easy to get along with new people and I work
well in a group.
To sum myself up I am full of energy and enthusiasm. I like to keep everyone in a happy mood
for a better team performance.I believe that by studying at this level it will allow me to
achieve my goals and produce work that is innovative, engaging and perhaps even challenging. I
would welcome the chance to do so.

Skills for Television Advertisement

For Television Advertisement, agencies will look for graduates from a broad range of degree disciplines, although a qualification in business studies, media studies, psychology, marketing or advertising is sometimes preferable. Qualifications needed for advertising planning, which is often a jumping off point for higher management, typically include economics, psychology, mathematics, statistics, or one of the sciences degrees. 
Often a well presented CV with relevant experience will be just as good. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a certain amount of creative flair. Also, you need to show evidence of organisational ability, lateral and logical thinking