'The Main Event'
"Your Media Your Future" was the title of the event and it became a guide for us while we worked on selecting materials and speakers for the day. I sometimes had to remind myself that the concept for the event was to educate and inform 15 to 17 year old's. At least my son, who is 16, could help remind me what this age group are interested in and how to connect with them.
I think having the interactive element within the event was key in relating the concept of working within the media industry to our audience. This age group are used to a high level of interactivity through online networking sites such as facebook and twitter and also with digital game playing. I large proportion of their leisure time is spent either in front of a computer or TV screen or on the phone, mostly texting and viewing downloads. The short and informative films on the imacs worked really well in giving the audience the perfect delivery for their digitally minds. Also the quizionaire was an ideal way to include them in the process of the theme. They had to read the posters and watch the films in order to take part and this meant they had to retain information that we gave them whether they planned to or not. We had already prepared their minds to absorb and consider information before the speakers even began!
Running the speakers reels went further again, continuing to stimulate the interest of the audience and putting them in the familiar position of viewer before involving them again with questions and answers, much like the quiz. We can see from the results of the surveys that they were open to learn and interested in the delivery of the information as well as its content. The delivery being as important as the content since media was the theme.
From our survey we gathered the following information from the event:
We did have to change the sequence of events last minute, not having the actors, either Adams drama group or the Children's workshop group that Kim contacted as a backup. Although I think it would have added an element of fun to the proceedings, it would also have made the event too long for the audience and without careful rehearsal and planning it could easily have been a bit messy.
"Your Media Your Future" was the title of the event and it became a guide for us while we worked on selecting materials and speakers for the day. I sometimes had to remind myself that the concept for the event was to educate and inform 15 to 17 year old's. At least my son, who is 16, could help remind me what this age group are interested in and how to connect with them.
I think having the interactive element within the event was key in relating the concept of working within the media industry to our audience. This age group are used to a high level of interactivity through online networking sites such as facebook and twitter and also with digital game playing. I large proportion of their leisure time is spent either in front of a computer or TV screen or on the phone, mostly texting and viewing downloads. The short and informative films on the imacs worked really well in giving the audience the perfect delivery for their digitally minds. Also the quizionaire was an ideal way to include them in the process of the theme. They had to read the posters and watch the films in order to take part and this meant they had to retain information that we gave them whether they planned to or not. We had already prepared their minds to absorb and consider information before the speakers even began!
Running the speakers reels went further again, continuing to stimulate the interest of the audience and putting them in the familiar position of viewer before involving them again with questions and answers, much like the quiz. We can see from the results of the surveys that they were open to learn and interested in the delivery of the information as well as its content. The delivery being as important as the content since media was the theme.
From our survey we gathered the following information from the event:
- 100 % of the audience felt the event met with their expectations
- 80 % of the audience found the event interesting, giving it 3, 4, & 5 out of 5 as a grade.
- 90 % of the audience would recommend the course to others
- 86% of the audience felt the event inspired them to seek a career in the media (3,4 &5 grade)
We did have to change the sequence of events last minute, not having the actors, either Adams drama group or the Children's workshop group that Kim contacted as a backup. Although I think it would have added an element of fun to the proceedings, it would also have made the event too long for the audience and without careful rehearsal and planning it could easily have been a bit messy.
The banners were a bit disappointing, small and dull looking, but since the printers were contacted so late due to the financing uncertainties, they were good enough for the day. It would have been better I think to have had a speaker from the film making world, especially a local to give the students some real in site into starting out in film, but the speakers we did have were at least interesting, local and relevant. A lack of fluidity on the planning made it difficult to know where the project was at any given point, and although the meetings were adequate, I feel they should have been longer and more often. I understand that our timetable prevented this, but had the event been scheduled either after or well before our work experience, we would have had more opportunity to communicate regularly and form a more cohesive team.
But the event itself went almost flawlessly I think, due mostly to the sense of trust we have with one another. After two years of lectures and filming and open and honest communication, we have become very close. Trust play a very important role in any relationship, and we have been able to rely on each other and support each other and this has built the trust we now have. Going into the third year with this wonderful and capable group of people is an amazing and secure place to be. I feel sure that whatever the projects we all choose to develop, each of us will be available for the other to help and support and most importantly to offer honest advise and guidance. We are an unstoppable force!!
Lastly I would like to thank Kim Brooke.
Kim has been really wonderful this year with her help and her guidance through the course. She has offered some wonderful advice and worked very hard to help us with not only the event but in every aspect of our college life. I wish her well and hope she will pop by to see us in Bristol from time to time.
An article written in the Weston Mercury
.
link:www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/
Link: www.weston.ac.uk
link:www//httpyourmediayourfuture.co.uk
But the event itself went almost flawlessly I think, due mostly to the sense of trust we have with one another. After two years of lectures and filming and open and honest communication, we have become very close. Trust play a very important role in any relationship, and we have been able to rely on each other and support each other and this has built the trust we now have. Going into the third year with this wonderful and capable group of people is an amazing and secure place to be. I feel sure that whatever the projects we all choose to develop, each of us will be available for the other to help and support and most importantly to offer honest advise and guidance. We are an unstoppable force!!
Lastly I would like to thank Kim Brooke.
Kim has been really wonderful this year with her help and her guidance through the course. She has offered some wonderful advice and worked very hard to help us with not only the event but in every aspect of our college life. I wish her well and hope she will pop by to see us in Bristol from time to time.
An article written in the Weston Mercury
.
link:www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/
Link: www.weston.ac.uk
link:www//httpyourmediayourfuture.co.uk
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