personal statement

I am currently studying at Leeds Collage of Art and Design for a BA HONS degree in design for digital media. I am extremely interested in the film industry and I am hoping to be able to become employed within this sector. My portfolio currently includes a short horror film, a music video and an ident for channel 4. In addition to this I am currently working on my final major project in which I am making a full music DVD for a Citadel, a progressive metal band, from Leeds. The DVD will include a music video, a recording of a live performance and a selection of photos, with the photography by myself.

I first realised how much I enjoy making films and videos when I made a music video for my old band, Hellgrind. I enjoyed every part of the construction process, right from drawing up the storyboards to editing it and putting it all together. What makes filming so exciting and enjoyable to me is that fact that it is a practical task, which is what I enjoy mostly. Furthermore I get a great sense of achievement and pride in watching my work come together and come alive after I have finished editing it. When I first started making my short horror film I didn’t realise how many jobs were involved in the process, from aspects such as make up to aspects such as special effects. I took on the tasks involved in the film making process finding that I enjoyed every part of making it.

My interests when I am not in collage include music, drawing, photography and socialising. At present I am in a death metal band in which I am a vocalist. I enjoy performing on stage as well as being in the audience when I am watching other bands performing. Furthermore, I play the guitar and enjoying practicing this at home as well as with my friends. As well as music, another hobby I have is drawing in my spare time I enjoy experimenting with different designs and techniques as well as doing montages and sketching storyboards. I have also designed several tattoos for both friends and myself. Finally, I also have quite a new hobby of photography. I enjoy taking pictures of anything from interesting buildings and architect to motion pictures of moving cars and people.

I have a part time job working in a pizza takeaway in Chapel Allerton, which I have worked at for 5 and a half years. I feel I have a very good relationship with the staff there, as I have been part of the team there for several years. I think that working there for so long shows that I get along easily, even when working with people in a busy environment. I also work well as part of a group because I am good at communicating with people and get tasks done effectively and efficiently. I also get along with new people very well and I am easy to approach and feel that I am very friendly towards others.

My ideal job would definitely be in the filming industry and would include the film making process but probably also include aspects more towards concept or editing.
When I aim for a goal I work hard towards achieving it. I am a hard working person and I am keen to take on and complete any task given to me. I am also keen to explore and learn new things as well progress in the area of moving image.