Ways of working

Working Pattern	What does this mean?	Who works like this?	Pros	Cons
Shift work	An assigned set of work hours	Camera operator	Shifts can be changed and adjusted to conditions.	Needs to have experience frequent hire and get work. Shifts are often set in awkward and dangerous conditions that are health threating.
Fixed term	Set period of time	Researcher	The researcher can work at their own leisure.	Work must cautiously be correct and double checked
Office hours	Hours set in the office-popular shifts are from 9am-5pm	Production secretary	Regular pay for the job. No travelling is necessary-everything is done in the office.	Can be a stressful without having good time management skills in order to get the work done.
Freelance	Freelance workers are independent workers; they work for themselves.	Freelance writer	Freelance workers can work on multiple projects, with more time to complete them.	No health coverage No frequent income like full time workers.
Hourly rates	Paid by the hour	Specialist technician	Paid by the hour. Work is evaluated on time. Easier to track the amount to be paid.	More pressure to get work done.  Pay may be lower in total compared to someone who does a salary job.
Piece work	Paid for each piece created	Props maker	Pay is determined on the piece you are making and the effort which may be required to make it work. Some would be more expensive if they take longer/are harder to make.	More pressure to get the work done in the set time. Those without experience will find piece work more difficult.

Poster on freelance

Unit 8.2

BBC Owner Ship and funding

BBC presentation from HannahGow

UNIT 8.1

Know about ownership and funding in the television and film industries- funding

TASK 2

1. How much TV do you watch in a week?

2. Do you watch any shows made by the BBC?

3. What do you know about the BBC?

4. What year do you think the BBC started in?

5. Who do you think owns the BBC?

6. As a organisation funded by the public do you think that the BBC are doing a good job representing smaller minorities in the media?

7. Do you know how the BBC is funded?

8. The BBC is paid for the TV license. Is it fair that the television license has to be paid by everyone, even the visually impaired or unemployed?

9. Should the BBC begin to advertise in order to be funded? 

   
   
   
   

The BBC

Job Hunting

UNIT 8

TASK 1

1 Mayfair gardens

Woodford green

Essex IG8 9AB

020 8505 5122

Ms/Mr ___________

21^st November 2012

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to inquire whether there are currently any opportunities for apprenticeships among your company.

I am currently at Westminster and City College studying BTEC Media level 3

I am a very determined and forward thinking person who thinks of all possible ways to complete a task.

Sincerely,

Hannah Gowdy 

TASK 2

INTRODUCTION TO MYSELF

My name is Hannah Gowdy and I am from Essex, my father is Half Irish and my mother is British and I have two older sisters.
I am sixteen years old and was born on the 28th of March. I attended Trinity Catholic high school before studying BTEC Media level 3 at City of Westminster college.

My interest include reading books (My favourites include The Year The Gypsies Came, American Psycho, The Da Vinci Code, Blood Red Snow White and The definitive book of body language) Reading comics, both DC and Marvel, and I enjoy acting.
I enjoy films, action and thrillers are my favourites as they keep me entertained and it's interesting my favourites are Terminator 2, The Losers and Back to the future.

I have always had a strong interest in having a job in the media and pyrotechnics.

TASK 3

C.V

Hannah Gowdy
1 Mayfair gardens
Essex
IJ9 8CD

PERSONAL STATEMENT
	I am an out-going and forward thinking individual who can make decisions quickly and confidently, taking into account all of the possibilities and results that might come with it.  I am interested in a career in the film and media sector and am looking for that first step into this area and am happy to consider various opportunities in respect of available positions and/or training options. I am a social person who enjoys film, going to live music gigs and meeting up with friends but I also enjoy quiet time reading or surfing the web.
Education
	2007 to date Trinity Catholic High School, Woodford Green, Essex Currently finished second year of study for GCSEs and awaiting results.                         Subjects                                  Grade                         English Language                B                         English Literature                 B                         Media                                     B                                             Business Studies                   C                         ICT                                         C                         Mathematics                         C                         Science                                   C                         PRE                                        Pass
Professional Experience
	Chigwell Riding Trust . December  2011 (work experience- 2 weeks) ·         Providing support to the riders during lessons and outside classes. ·         Looking after the animals ( i.e. cleaning the stables, cleaning the horses for hygiene, tacking up, feeding, looking after the dogs and cats). ·         Cleaning the main office every night and organising/tiding. ·         Demanding environment requires calm, focused and efficient personality. Sue Ryder.  September 2012- Present (Part time) ·         Organise and sort stock ·         Keep store floor clear for health and safety ·         Working with computers- Gift aid ·         Take cash sales ·         Handling money/Banking ·         Overseeing suitability of stock ·         Dealing with the public