What Next? - Careers Advisory Service - University College Falmouth
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Your Degree in Marine and Natural<br />
History Photography -<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Next</strong>?<br />
Elaine Munro<br />
<strong>Careers</strong> Adviser<br />
Tel 253618<br />
A service provided by <strong>University</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Falmouth</strong> on behalf of <strong>University</strong> of Exeter & <strong>University</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Falmouth</strong>.
• Jobs - Related<br />
- Non related<br />
• Postgraduate<br />
• Self employment<br />
• Travel<br />
Options
Graduates 2010<br />
• Print and Design Consultant, Citrus Digital, Truro<br />
• Call Centre, Brightside Group - e-group insurance, Bristol<br />
• Artist in Resident, National Trust, The Lizard Peninsula<br />
• Sea Turtle Rescue Centre Worker, Archelon, Glyfada, Athens<br />
• Waiter, Northcott Theatre, Exeter<br />
• MA TV Production, <strong>University</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Falmouth</strong><br />
• Sales Assistant, New Look, Clacton on Sea<br />
• MA Television Production, <strong>University</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Falmouth</strong><br />
• Nursery Nurse, Yellow Dot Nursery, Eastleigh<br />
• Founder and Executive Director, Fife<br />
• Sales Assistant, Tesco, Stoke on Trent<br />
• Freelance Photographer, Samuel Jones Photography, UK<br />
• Supervisor, mid counties co-op, Cheltenham<br />
• Freelance Travel Photography Assistant, Sideways Guides, <strong>Falmouth</strong><br />
• Freelance Illustrator, Newquay<br />
• Contract Photographer, Slimbridge Wildfowl and wetlands Trust, Slimbridge<br />
• Photo Editor, Mark Buttom Photography, Swansea<br />
• Warehouse work, CRC Recruitment Ltd, Daventry<br />
• Photographic Assistant, Urban Image - Adrian Boot, London<br />
• Data Management Coordinator, Inenco, Lytham St Annes
Photography – the facts<br />
• 50% of all professional photographers are self –employed<br />
• Photographers do not normally work regular hours<br />
• Pay will vary enormously
• Publishing Editorial<br />
• Media<br />
<strong>Careers</strong> Areas<br />
• Lecturing / Teaching / Conservation education<br />
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• Advertising<br />
• Fashion<br />
• Sport<br />
• Commercial / Industrial<br />
• Press<br />
• Public sector including MOD , Police, Forensic Work
Other related careers areas:<br />
• Photographic Stylist<br />
• Picture Desk Assistant<br />
• Picture Researcher<br />
• Picture Editor<br />
• Art Director<br />
• Photography Booker<br />
• Photography Agent<br />
• Art Buyer<br />
• Curator / gallery management<br />
• IT/ Website Design<br />
• For more information on all of these see www.prospects.ac.uk
Working as a Freelancer<br />
• You may want to consider:<br />
• How to Market Yourself<br />
• Your website<br />
• How are you going to network?<br />
• Your studio<br />
• Portfolio Working<br />
• Writing Proposals<br />
• Protecting your Work<br />
• Competitions<br />
• Awards /Funding / Residences / Internships
• Mark Fletcher<br />
Websites<br />
• http://www.oceanoasis.org/behindthescenes/filmmak<br />
ers.html<br />
• Ben Osborne<br />
• http://www.benosbornephotography.co.uk/live/Profile.<br />
htm
Broadcasting / Media<br />
• http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/bristol/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8755000/8755627.stm<br />
• BBC Work Experience - Bristol<br />
• by Dano on 17-May-10 15:48<br />
• BBC Work Experience - Bristol<br />
Natural History Unit - Africa<br />
The placement will involve working with the AFRICA team to find the most exciting subjects and stories for their films,<br />
contributing to their scripts and storyboards, and helping plan the filming trips. There will also be the opportunity to<br />
learn about filming, digital editing, writing and sound design.<br />
• Applications deadline: 23 May 2010.<br />
• To make an application, visit the BBC Jobs website.<br />
• Tagged:BBC Work Experience, Bristol, Natural History Unit
Media<br />
• http://www.swscreen.co.uk/<br />
• http://www.pmp.com/events_summary.asp?catid=1376<br />
• For info. http://www.skillset.org/
• Benn’s Media<br />
Publishing / Editorial<br />
• www.writersandartists.co.uk - Yearbook<br />
• www.nawe.co.uk<br />
• Journalist – Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal<br />
• www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk<br />
• www.journalism.co.uk<br />
• www.newsquest.co.uk<br />
• www.newspapersoc.org.uk<br />
• www.pressgazette.co.uk
• www.eco-uk.com<br />
• www.countryside-jobs.com<br />
• www.earthworks-jobs.com/<br />
• www.environmentjobs.co.uk<br />
• www.greendirectory.net<br />
• The Guardian (Wednesdays)<br />
• New Scientist<br />
• The Environment Post<br />
• Local Authority vacancy bulletins<br />
Sources of vacancies
Sources of vacancies continued<br />
• http://www.greenroles.co.uk/<br />
• http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/welcome<br />
• http://www.environmentalcareers.org.uk/<br />
• http://www.fauna-flora.org/<br />
• http://www.conbio.org/jobs/<br />
• http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/default.aspx<br />
• www.societyofbiology.org<br />
• http://www.edie.net/<br />
• http://www.iema.net/<br />
These and many more websites on www.careers.falmouth.ac.uk
Sources of Vacancies<br />
• The Association of Photographers<br />
• www.the-aop.org – Job shop<br />
• www.bjphoto.co.uk – latest jobs<br />
• www.photoassist.co.uk<br />
• British Institute of Professional Photography www.bipp.com<br />
• BAPLA British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies<br />
• www.bapla.org.uk<br />
• http://www.arts.ac.uk/careers.htm<br />
• www.careers.falmouth.ac.uk<br />
• www.gradsouthwest.com
Employer FWS Photography and publishing<br />
• Job title Multimedia Designer<br />
• Closing date 26/05/2011<br />
• Job categories IT, Economics, Statistics and Management <strong>Service</strong>s Publishing, Media and Performing Arts<br />
• Salary 16 - 20K after internship<br />
• Job description<br />
• This is a six month paid (13K pa.) internship opportunity leading to a full time salaried status of 16 - 20K after<br />
internship period determined on internship performance.<br />
If you have a good eye for detail with a creative passion to achieve eye catching and engaging content this is<br />
a job career that you will enjoy waking up for.<br />
You'll be using an Apple Mac workstation and working as part of a team of eight as well as on your own. You<br />
should thoroughly enjoy using Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Studio / Express and know them like<br />
the back of your hand, as you'll be using them in a multimedia environment for a new multimedia and<br />
interactive product for launch later this year.<br />
• Company information<br />
• FWS Photography is developing a multimedia company to be based in Bristol and going into production with a<br />
multimedia interactive magazine to launch later this year.<br />
• Skills and qualities<br />
• A comprehensive knowledge of DTP in particular for magazine layouts using Indesign, Illustrator and<br />
photoshop CS4 or above with an in depth knowledge of working from RAW files. Your Final Cut Studio /<br />
Express skills go beyond basic cut editing with a clear understanding of using Green screen footage, along<br />
with a general knowledge and understanding of video production as you'll also be assisting on shoots.
• How to apply<br />
• NOTE: As with all other media jobs this is not a regular 9-5 job and if your still interested you'll need to<br />
complete a set of practical examples as part of your application as its what you can create that counts more<br />
than what your final grade was.<br />
Send your CV + cover letter to Francis@fwsphotography.com to be sent a set of practical examples to<br />
complete.<br />
Click on the video tab at www.fwsphotography.com for an insight of what your aiming a<br />
• Location(s) Bristol
Opportunities<br />
• Top 3 photo stock libraries<br />
• www.gettyimages.com<br />
• www.corbis.com<br />
• www.alamy.com
Cruise ships<br />
Working in holiday and travel<br />
• http://www.workoncruiseships.com/<br />
Travel companies<br />
Google<br />
Dive companies
The Speculative Approach<br />
• http://www.gigrin.co.uk/and/wildlifephotographers.html<br />
• The Creative Handbook or www.chb.com<br />
• Source book www.contactcreative.com<br />
www.bikinilists.com<br />
• “Benn's Media Directory”.<br />
• “British Journal of Photography”<br />
www.bjp-online.com<br />
• Contact Photography www.contact-uk.com<br />
“BAPLA British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies –<br />
Hard copy Directory or www.bapla.org
Vacancies / Speculative approach<br />
Advertising<br />
• Campaign magazine (weekly)<br />
• The Advertiser Annual: - The Blue book<br />
• File fx - http://www.filefx.co.uk<br />
Public Relations<br />
• Hollis UK Public relations Handbook<br />
• PR Week (weekly)
Competitions<br />
• Publication – Prizes and awards and Photo UK<br />
• http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporaryexhibitions/wpy/competition/index.jsp<br />
• http://awards.the-aop.org/AOP_student_awards<br />
• http://www.rwa.org.uk/openfrm.htm<br />
• http://www.stickyrice.co.uk/photocompetitions.php<br />
• http://www.photographycompetitions.net/contest/animals/<br />
• http://www.photocompete.com/
Assistant Photographer<br />
Laura Ashley<br />
• Laura Ashley, the Home and Fashion lifestyle retailer, are recruiting for a full-time Assistant<br />
Studio Photographer to work in their busy in-house studio.<br />
• Duties: You will be responsible for taking digital cut out images of all products from<br />
Jewellery to Furniture. Must have a minimum of 1 years professional experience and a<br />
qualification in photography. Still-life studio experience using flash lighting, digital cameras<br />
and Photoshop are essential.<br />
• Requirements: The ideal candidate will preferably have an interest in styling and be familiar<br />
with Laura Ashley products. Knowledge of Capture One will also be an advantage. You<br />
must be able to meet deadlines and work independently as well as part of a team.<br />
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week<br />
• Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 pa<br />
• Website: www.lauraashley.com<br />
• To apply: To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to careers@lauraashley.com<br />
• Closing date: 18 February 2011
• Technical / Creativity<br />
• Communication<br />
• Adaptability<br />
• Attention to detail<br />
Transferable Skills<br />
• Ability to work calmly under pressure<br />
• IT
• Exploring info on “Prospects”<br />
• www.prospects.ac.uk<br />
Jobs in general<br />
• www.unlockingcornishpotential.co.uk<br />
• www.gradsouthwest.com<br />
• www.doctorjob.com<br />
• “Prospects Directory”<br />
• Journals<br />
• Daily Papers e.g. Guardian Monday - Creative and Media
Postgraduate Option<br />
• www.prospects.ac.uk - search courses.<br />
• “Postgraduate Directory”.<br />
• Prospectuses.<br />
• Funding?<br />
• 1 st step - Enquire at institution offering course<br />
• “Postgraduate Funding Guide”.<br />
• “Funderfinder” programme in <strong>Careers</strong> Library .<br />
• www.ahrc.ac.uk<br />
• Career Development Loans
• Beyond the Lens”.<br />
Self - Employment<br />
• “Starting Your <strong>Careers</strong> as a Freelance Photographer”- Tad<br />
Crawford<br />
• “The Freelance Photographers Market Handbook 2004”.<br />
• “How to set up and run your own business” & “Working for<br />
yourself” – both by The Daily Telegraph.
Travelling<br />
Can your Camera fund your trip?<br />
Travelling Independently<br />
Round the World ticket – Trailfinders etc<br />
See Publication– Work your way around the World<br />
www.anyworkanywhere.com<br />
Ski or Watersport season<br />
http://www.natives.co.uk/skijobs/skijobs.htm<br />
?
Travelling<br />
Teaching English as a Foreign language TEFL<br />
“JET” , “British Council” + other teaching programmes.<br />
TEFL course available across UK – nearest Truro<br />
<strong>College</strong><br />
Working in the USA - very limited because of work Visa<br />
BUNAC” www.bunac.org –work abroad programme<br />
US,Canada,Australia,New Zealand
Travelling<br />
Could you Travel and find work related to your Degree?<br />
Benn’s Media (available in the <strong>Careers</strong> library)<br />
Photography – travel magazines /journals<br />
Voluntary Work – Home or Abroad<br />
http://www.wwv.org.uk/<br />
or Worldwide Volunteering publication
• http://falmouth.ac.uk<br />
• Tremough campus<br />
Further Sources of Help<br />
Academic <strong>Service</strong>s Tremough Campus<br />
tel. 253735 or drop in to the <strong>Careers</strong> Library<br />
• Wood Lane campus<br />
Book at the Woodlane library desk
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