A confident and creative Scriptwriting for Film and TV undergraduate, with excellent communication skills and transferable skills in sales and promotions, always looking for opportunities in the media industry.
Education
SEP 2009 - JUN 2012
BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film and TV
Bournemouth University
First year, Level C passed with Merit, a letter of Commendation and a 69% weighted average (high 2:1).
Second year, Level I passed with Distinction, a letter of Commendation and a 70% weighted average (1st).
This course is accredited by The Skillset Media Academy; the audio-visual industry's training body. It requires undergraduates to acquire solid skills in writing for the radio, movies, TV drama, soaps, sitcoms, comedies and TV screenplays. Great emphasis is placed upon on the development of a thorough understanding of the media industry.
SEP 2008 - JUN 2009
Diploma in Media and Performance Arts (AHE)
Poole and Bournemouth College of Further Education
This qualification included the successful completion modules in:
- Research Skills
- Critical and Contextual Studies
- Video, Music and Soundtrack Production
- 16mm Film Production
- Radio
- Animation Production
The course ran a partnership between education and industry which addressed the practical skills required to become a media professional.
To 1989
GCSEs
7 A-C Grades, including Maths and English.
Experience
Ten years experience working in retail management, IT sales management and promotional work in the leisure industry. Two years living in Israel holding the position of Volunteer Coordinator for a Kibbutz in the Jordan Valley.
Responsibilities
Student Representative2008 - 2009
'Southern Scrift Festival' committee member2011
Achievements
Best Newcomer: Landcrab Film Festival2009
Adult Achiever of the Year nominee2009
Interests
- Story telling
- The arts
- Music
- Photography
- Reading