I was looking over some old notes from Media 1 and I found my ‘dear future self’ list of 10 things I want to be able to accomplish on completion of my degree. I thought that since Media 1 is over, I might re-evaluate and see if any of my aspirations have changed or are being worked on.

Here’s the original list:

‘Dear Future Self…’ (10 things you want to be able to do by the completion of your degree)

• Better understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro
• Ability to analyse media texts at a high level
• Be able to use technical equipment
• Understanding the Australian media industry in more depth
• Be able to use after effects and other creative cloud programs easily
• Improve my abilities and style as a film maker/creator
• Expand my connections in the media industry and within RMIT as a whole
• A range of experiences in the film and television industry including work experience and exchange overseas
• Make films and media content
• Improve interviewing skills and professional conduct

I can definitely say i’ve been making media content and I’ve definitely started using new equipment that I had never even seen before. For example, the lapel mic. I think I’m still on a similar level for Premiere Pro, but I definitely discovered some new features by experimenting through Uni exercises. If this is some of the stuff on my list already beginning to take shape by the end of Media 1 I’m very excited to see how things go by Media 6!