Welcome to Work Experience (WEX)!
Week 4 – w/b 21st September
Monday’s Workshop – Complete any Unfinished
Tasks from Weeks 1 – 3
Tuesday’s Workshop – New Brief Launch – Cat Water Fountain! Charlie from Jelly will be in to set your first live employer brief of the year. This takes place at 2.30pm in room B538. Details will be made available here after the briefing. Be ready to take notes and ask lots of questions!
Week 3 – w/b 14th September
Employer Research – Jelly
In work experience this week you will carry out research into Jelly, who you will be working with this year on some exciting live briefs!
Instructions for Task
Have a look at Jelly’s website below and research the following:
https://www.thisisjelly.com/uk
- Who are they and what do they do?…https://www.thisisjelly.com/uk/approach
- What is their mission? Summarise their beliefs as a company… https://www.thisisjelly.com/uk/culture
- Find 4 x big brands that they have worked with… https://www.thisisjelly.com/uk/work/selected-works?filters=Branding+%26+Identity What were the brands asking for? Describe the work. What do you think of the artwork/adverts? Include images of the work
- Have a look at the artists at Jelly and their work https://www.thisisjelly.com/uk/artists-and-directors Pick 2 x artists and describe their style of art. Include images of their work
- Choose 2 x brands from their ‘Campaign & Advertising’ section under the ‘Project Types’ tab on their website… https://www.thisisjelly.com/uk/work/selected-works?filters=Campaign+%26+Advertising Explain why they appeal to you – what visual/sound/production/advert elements make them successful and how will you be inspired by it in your own work? Include images/ clips of this work
Support your work with lots of visuals – pictures, screen shots & videos. Present your research directly on your Work Experience blog page or as a presentation (PowerPoint/ Canva) and upload as a PDF.
Week 2 – w/b 7th Sept
Researching Careers in the Media / Music Industry
This week you will start thinking about your future career options and research careers in the Media/Music industry.
Please note – If you have not completed your Vision Board from week 1, you may use some of this week’s lesson to complete it!
Research 3 jobs in the Media / Music industry that are of interest to you and find the following information for each:
- Job Title
- Qualifications needed
- Experience needed
- Skills needed
- Salary
- Duties & Responsibilities
Include images with your work to bring it to life!
Complete this using PowerPoint or Canva or Word (save as a PDF) or type directly onto your WEX WordPress blog page.
Visit this website for help in gathering your information: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Week 1 – w/b 31st Aug
Vision Boards
This week you will use your creative skills to make your own vision board. This activity will help us to get to know you better! You will have the option to make your vision board by hand using A2 paper, pens, pencils and magazines, or have the option to create it digitally.
A vision board is simply a visual representation of your goals, hopes and dreams in life. and you use images and words to create one. It can include things you want to achieve this year/ in your career/ in your personal life/ any ambitions you have for the future.
There are really no rules when it comes to vision boards, since it’s about crafting something that will inspire you to realise your dreams and goals on a daily basis.
Vision Board Examples:
Instructions:
When creating your own vision board, include information on the following:
- Your name in the centre
- Your goals for this academic year
- Your career aspirations
- Personal dreams for the future
- Things you would like to try doing that are out of your comfort zone
- Your inspiration in life (people, art work, music, nature etc…)
- Your talents and skills
- Places you would like to travel to
Method – Option 1 by Hand – Using the magazines provided, cut out images, words and phrases that inspire you. Arrange them on your page in a creative way. Add your own drawings, notes, quotes or decorations. Think carefully about colours, layout and composition.
Method – Option 2 Digitally – Using software such as Canva, Milanote, Powerpoint, Adobe Express, Photoshop, or any design app. Add keywords, quotes or short statements about your goals and dreams. Find images and graphics that represent your hopes for the future. Create a visually engaging digital collage. Use colour, typography and layout effectively.
Vision Board Templates:
Success Criteria for your Vision Boards:
✔ Includes a range of images and visuals
✔ Clearly communicates your hopes, goals and dreams
✔ Shows creativity and personal expression
✔ Is neatly presented and well organised
