Professional Practice - New Unit

For this new unit, we will be given an opportunity to work in a professional environment and create a report based upon what we have done and how it can relate to possible work in the future. The professional practice will come in the form of either a commission placement or a work placement. There is also an option for a case study report. Below is an explanation as to what each option entails:

Commission Option
For the commission, we will be placed in an external company who wishes for us to create content in order to sell, promote or educate to their ideal audience. This can take any number of forms but typically involves creating a video for a specific event or to advertise their company. It will be up to us as the student solely to carry out the task of achieving what they want, however Laura, Simon and Helen may assist in securing a place in these commissions.

Work Placement Option
The work placement will be held over a sustained period of time (2-4 weeks) working with a media related company. Again this can take many forms and some companies will be more hands on while others may be more shadowing. Most of the options are studio based companies in London though there are also options for places like the Kent Film Office. Like with the commission option it will be up to us to decide when we would be working with the company though assistance in securing the placement will be provided.

Professional Case Study Option
For me, the least appealing option, the professional case study will take the form of research into a particular professional and will be included in the final report. This report will be longer than those done in the work placement and commission options at 2500-3000 words. Through the investigation of the chosen professional, you will be challenged with finding out what it means to work in a professional environment.

Of the three options provided, I feel that the commission and work placement options are the most appealing and is something I will look into more detail before deciding where I want to go with this unit.