Reflection on AS Media Studies

Hello and welcome to my A2 Media Blog! 

In the last year, I have learnt so much about the media in general, as well as writing a blog for specific purposes. It helped me to understand the importance of organisation and staying on target, and also sticking to deadlines, which I know will be beneficial in the future. 

But it wasn't just these skills I learnt through my AS Media course. It helped me understand how to use different types of software, such as Photoshop, and websites like Slideshare, Pinterest and photobucket- to name a few!

I think my coursework went well, as my magazine turned out better than I ever thought it could, and it really showed a professional side to it, which I was really proud with. I thought the images chosen were appealing to the eye, along with the colour scheme and it was through sticking to the codes and conventions of a Rock magazine that I was able to achieve this outcome. 

There was a time when I was really stressed, because the technology side wasn't exactly going my way, and I eventually had workloads piling up and I felt like I wouldn't be able to get out of it- however, through perseverance I managed to get on top and produce something I could proudly call my own. 

This year, in my A2 Media Course, I am expecting to learn so much more about cameras, lighting, sound, editing, and mise-en-scene, and the importance of these factors in a media product. As the course will include making a music video/ short film, I think that these will all be the most important things to keep in mind. However, I don't think it's going to be easy! But I'm looking forward to what it has to offer. 

-Janet