Today was the first workshop of Networked Media. In it we were posed the question as to what we wanted from the course. The answeres were varied and insightful. A few people telling us their reasons that I would have otherwise not thought of.

Someone said that they wanted to build an online profile or identity if you will, that way they could become more marketable in a professional work environment. I find this very interesting, it makes you wonder just what your potential employer has access to in regards to your personal life at the click of a button? Some may find this concept fairly intimidating but in my opinion it depends solely on the type of person you are and how you present yourself. For example a Facebook profile that is full of inappropriate photos and crass comments is not only a negative when it comes to an employer but when it comes to friends and family aswell.

I spoke to Hannah who informed me the reason she wanted to do this course was to develop her confidence with writing as it is going to be a big part of her studies. I think this is a great response! This course seems to be a fairly open and inclusive course to allow students to write about and explore issues and content that they feel passionately about (along with assessments).

Finally, the reason I am doing the course. Simply, I want to dabble in a variety of media based courses that can further my knowledge of the industry, to make me a markatable candidate for a varied amount of jobs once I graduate.

The only hurdle I am faced with at the moment is what it is I want to focus on as the epicentre of this blogging journey I am embarking on. But for now I will leave that as a TBC…

Karl