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Media studies

Ninety-nine per cent of the UK population watch television. Most of us have a video recorder or DVD player. Media is big business  every day thousands of people go to the cinema, look at photos, read newspapers and magazines and talk about programmes, articles and films. Most people know of the high profile careers of actors and celebrity photographers, but there is so much more you can do if you want to work in the world of media.

Careers in media studies can be exciting, varied and challenging. To get involved, you will need to be creative, hard-working and multi-skilled. The glamorous image that this industry has can make jobs extremely competitive.

Careers that involve media studies:

Animator
Camera operator
Cinema projectionist
Director Editor
Fashion photographer
Floor manager
Graphic arts technicians and designers
Lighting technician
Photo journalism/press photography
Photographic stylist Producer
Runner Sound technician

Here are some top tips for success in this industry: 1. find inspiration everywhere you look 2. create a portfolio of work this is keeping all of your work, even the early stuff as it shows your growth and improvements 3. get as much work experience as you can learn from the professionals 4. keep practising

Want to know more?

• www.skillset.org - The Sector Skills Council for the audio visual industries
• www.bfi.org.uk - British Film Institute site
• www.nmpft.org.uk - National Museum of Photography, Film and Television
• www.yourcreativefuture.org.uk - Advice on careers in the creative world
• www.bipp.com - British Institute of Professional Photography