Show Real

Rotoscope Animation
Music Video
Documentary

P4. Career and Study Options Flow Diagram

What Uni Will I Go To?

 My two preferred universities I would like to go, to are Lincoln University and Falmouth University to study fashion. Or I will apply for a Foundation year either the Arts Foundation at Long Road or Fashion Foundation at Newham college.

• http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/course/fasfasub/
• http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/fashiondesign

Apprenticeship Schemes that I will Apply for?

I will be looking on unlist.com for any jobs from apprenticeship schemes or assistant stylist that I can apply for:

• https://talent-allsaints.icims.com/jobs/1259/part-time-stylist/job?mode=job&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed.com&mobile=false&width=1050&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=0&jun1offset=60
• https://www.gov.uk/fashion-and-textiles-apprenticeships

Its clear from my flow chart that I would like to work in the fashion industry and hopefully make it as a fashion designer mainly.

Addressing Skills and Resource Needs:

 After college is to go to university to get a degree in fashion design most of the courses I looked at has a sandwich year where there's a chance for you to get work experience and make contacts for after you leave university.  At university I will have access to the resource I dont have such as,a graphic tablet, laser cutter, 3D printer, camera lenses, models/actors/ contacts, funds and lighting. However, previously stated in my resource audit although i might have access I might still have to fund them myself if its external work that I am using them for, to build experience for my career choice outside of University. Also at university I will have tutors that can give me feed back and have workshops to advance my skills that I am lacking in, such as- to develop my confidence more in expanding my basic knowledge in the Adobe Suite, so that I can create high quality projects. However independently I can work on them by using tutorials on youtube to teach myself.

another way is after college is to do freelancing as fashion designer, meaning I will be employing myself  so that I can be hired out to operate carers and e.g. to London Fashion Week then showcase my work on YouTube or web page and hopefully get recognized and then apply for a join in the fashion industry. Another is to get a job in the fashion industry as an assistant internship and then work my way up the ladder- by doing so I might need go back to university to take MA course so that I am qualified. Also while being in a job putting aside money so I could fund my self when starting up my own business, which I can collaborate with people I know with the same background in media textiles and business to develop the business. 

However if plans don't go accordingly I think that I will chose another field within in the fashion industry. But if not then I think that I will then chose to become a freelance in my own time an just design garments for people that I know want a one off a kind garment e.g great place and season is in South Africa summertime when metric students having their farewell, as a hobby with funding from my job. Then to showcase my work I can upload final garments to Facebook and Instagram page dedicated to my freelancing work and inspiration advertising myself to draw in future clients.

P5. Letter & CV

Letter from Christen Saptou

Cv from Christen Saptou

P1. Understanding Employment and Education Opportunities in the Media Sector

Understanding employment from Christen Saptou

P5. Preparing for a university application

Applying for the course:
Firstly, I did research on the university courses I was interested in. I applied to t5 that I would like to attend by setting up an account on UCAS.

UCAS application process:

• Choose the 5 courses you want to apply to
• Fill in personal details about myself
• Fill in details about my education from secondary school all the way through current education
• Write a personal statement
• Write about past work experience or jobs
• Get references from teachers and my progress        coach 
• Send it off

For the interview:

For my interview, I brought a 2 print portfolios, including my AS portfolio (A2 portfolio was under assessment). The second portfolio was an individual one that included: Art- life drawing/ different mediums/ developments, Photography- examples of work and Essays- research and evaluation.
To the right is a few content I took to the interview.

Presentation1 port from Christen Saptou

Confirming my choices:
Once I heard back from all of the universities after my interview, I needed to make a decision and choose my firm and insurance choice. Firm Choice: Fashion BA at University of Lincoln. Insurance choice: Fashion Design BA at Falmouth University. I had to decline the other 3.

P2. Evaluate My Own Qualities

Personal characteristics:

I am a driven, creative, and motivated to achieve my goals. I would say I’m outgoing, and I have good communication skill, I can work well independently as well, as working well in groups. I would describe myself as organised and punctual, and I strive to put my best into everything that I do.

Skills

I am skillful in Adobe software such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and After Effects. Skills I wish to develop and improve are working with actors, learning more action verbs for directing, and understanding the technical side of things better in cameras and editing software.

Relevant achievements
I have achieved over the year, Producing a music video, self directed and cinematography and edit documentary and done a advertising campaign for Backstitch store in Cambridgeshire. Other work experience that i have gained is working at the race course in Newmarket catering and heath and beauty retail at savors all of these jobs have given me transferal skills: working well as a unit, independent responsibilities, great customer service, dealing with money and stock, and social skills. However I would like to get a job that more fashion orientated. 

Experience and interests

2014, I traveled to South Africa on holiday, I managed to use my time wisely and get work experience with my Aunt designing, making and tailoring farewell gowns. I continue to develop my craft by working with a year 7 textiles class by demonstrating to them the importance of simple stitching techniques and assisting them on their visual presentation.

Strengths and Weakness

My strengths are Fashion Textiles and Media. Having spent most of my time with relatives that make their own clothes because their sizes aren't available, I have become empathetic to oversized   people. Also have secondary and further education in textiles and media. I mostly enjoy going to Exhibitions to get new ideas.

I would like to develop my confidence more in expanding my basic knowledge in the Adobe Suite, so that I can create high quality projects. Also giving presentations to a group of people to persuade the audience.

As well as fashion design, my other interests include styling, photography, and art this includes a wide range of mixed media to abstract drawings and paintings. I also enjoy travelling and learning about new cultures.

P5 & P6. About.me Blog

https://about.me/christensaptou
http://csaptou.wix.com/minimal-designer-por

P3. Personal Resource Audit

Resource Plan

Resources I already have

• Canon 550D
• Tripod
•  Adobe Photoshop 
• Adobe Illustrator 
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Personal Website
• Tailored Mannequin 
• PC
• sewing machine 
• Transport
• Showcase Platform - Facebook/Instagram/YouTube

Resources I may need

• Wacom Bamboo Pen Tablet CTL471 for PC / MAC - £63 
• Adobe InDesign - Modestas Mankus 
• Adobe After Effects - Modestas Mankus
• Laser cutter - Long Road
• 3D Printer - Long Road
• Camera Lenses - Borrow from a friend (Caspar Brazier) / Rent
• Studio - Hire out location / depending on the theme of location e.g public area like the park is free but also public  can use at the same time.
• Funding - Ask around for funds or get sponsors. 
• Models/Actors/Contacts - Can use off free website / ask people I know who had experience
• Lights - Can buy or rent / Borrow from friend or Long Road

Looking at the resources I already have and the ones I need, I have most of the resources that are required as essentials. On the other hand, the resources are do not have are beneficial as it would make the quality better. With the fact that I don't have a high quality Camera, or laptop  this isn't too much of a problem as I can produce the same work. However I need certain adobe software that I don’t have – which would only cost roughly £50 a month.

Strengths
Resources I have that will be helpful is my Canon 550D, Pc with basic Adobe software, tailored mannequin, sewing machine, and car for traveling to location. The resources which I don't have but will be helpful with my career path giving me a range of areas I can go into. Those are a graphic tablet, laser cutter, 3D printer, camera lenses, models/actors/contacts, funds and lighting. Unfortunately I don't have direct link to these other than funding them myself, however I could get sponsored.

Weaknesses
Resources which would be helpful on my career are a graphic tablet, laser cutter, 3D printer, camera lenses, models/actors/ contacts, funds and lighting. However, previously stated above I could only have access to them if I fund them myself, although I will be going to university next year giving me access to equipment but I might still have to fund them myself if its external work that I am using them for.

Areas for development
The most important thing I need is contacts, allowing me to get known in the industry. Also give me access to equipment that I would of have to fund myself. The following websites such unitlist.com, by using this site I  can apply for retail roles and potentially meet new people which will hopefully help have  platform to my ideal career.