In the very first lectorial for media studies, we were given the question of what exactly our goals were throughout this course. Although it should of seemed obvious, I struggled to think of ten things that I wanted to learn, due to the fact that the statement of “everything possible” seemed frowned upon.
Overall, my goals are to get a brilliant job and be awesome at it. But in the meantime, I hope this suffices to help share what I want be an expert in after this course.
1/ Become a whiz at editing (both visual and sound.) At this stage, I don’t know much about this area (particularly editing relating to sound) but I hope to learn necessary skills.
2/ Full knowledge of how to operate a camera. I know the very basics of how to work a camera, but I have previously struggled with the technology behind it to improve a photograph (such as the contrast, lighting and shutter speed.)
3/ Learn to use programs such as photoshop and final cut pro. I have only had very basic experience with these programs, and would love to know every detail of these editing programs.
4/ To use a camera strongly. I mean this in terms of lighting equipment and improved use of angles.
5/ How to run a successful blog, particularly with writing skills (hopefully practice makes perfect, eh?) and how to gain audience on a blog.
6/ How to use sound equipment. Because, at this stage, I have no clue what this involves.
7/ Create a network at University.
8/ A better and more knowledgeable understanding of audiences (this is a big one, as it relates strongly to my journalistic goals after Uni, particularly in terms of news broadcasting.)
9/ Relating to goal #8, how to entertain an audience.
10/ For some reason, I wrote down “presentation skills”. At this stage, I don’t remember exactly what I related this to at the time, but I think it is always a good skill.
There we go. Ten goals. I have three years to learn all of this (and I certainly hope that I am successful.) After all of this, is it tacky and cliché to wish myself luck? My guess is no.
Good luck, future Aisha.