(1). Put your name on the front page along with the task title Unit B1 Personal Progression
What will I do at the end of my course?
Write an intro explaining what your thoughts are with regards what you'll be doing; explaining that, in the following design sheet you'll be researching and investigating what your options are regards leaving college and going to work or Uni.
My plan for this task - (What you'll explore and look at over the coming weeks)
Use this list below and write a plan (Not a bullet pointed list) a piece of continual writing
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Sole Trader
What is a Sole Trader? How does the way they work differ from people that do PAYE jobs (Regular jobs 9-5). What are the legal obligations regarding tax, accounts and national insurance. How do they get paid, how does a Photographic Sole Trader find and generate work - what are the pros and cons of being a Sole Trader. What are the risks involved with working as a Sole Trader?
Explain that the majority of Photographers work as individuals or in small companies where they employ 1 or 2 people. Look at a local company and use as an example. If these companies go bust who's responsible for the debts involved that potentially follow?
If you were to work as a Photographic sole trader - who might you also employ - what would your job look like to someone else would it appear to be easy?
You need approx 200 words of your own explaining the above accompanied by images of Photographers working.
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PAYE Employment
What is it - what makes you a PAYE employee what are differences and benefits of being paid PAYE? What does a typical PAYE job look like and involve.
Use examples of a Photography based job that would be PAYE, look for examples of jobs associated with Photography that are PAYE. In a studio such as Photographic Assignments where the owner is a Sole Trader - would his staff typically be PAYE or Sole Traders? Who might they work with and employ as a Sole Trader?
What are the disadvantages and advantages of a PAYE employee?
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Cruise Ship Photography
This is an entry level Photography job that is a potential progression route straight out of Level 3. Research what's out there and available - screen grabs of jobs adverts and opening for this form of employment. Research whether its PAYE or whether you have to work as a Sole Trader on a self employed basis. What are the pros and cons and what do people say about it as an experience and method of getting Industry experience? What are the key learning aspects and does it make you more employable - does it lead on to other opportunities?
What does the job typically involve and how much would you expect to be paid?
What traits and characteristics are required to do well in the job?
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Camp America (And similar)
This is an entry level Photography job that is a potential progression route straight out of Level 3. Research what's out there and available - screen grabs of jobs adverts and opening for this form of employment. Research whether its PAYE or whether you have to work as a Sole Trader on a self employed basis. What are the pros and cons and what do people say about it as an experience and method of getting Industry experience? What are the key learning aspects and does it make you more employable - does it lead on to other opportunities?
What does the job typically involve and how much would you expect to be paid?
What traits and characteristics are required to do well in the job?
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PAYE Photography and Photography related Jobs examples and research (Minimum 3)
How easy is it to find a PAYE 9-5 style Photography job? Make a list of Jobs that are potentially available to you straight out of college with a level 3 education. Don't restrict this to simply Photography and assisting look further afield
Look at the jobs listed towards the end of this post here 32 Careers in Photography | Indeed.com
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AOP (Association of Photographers)
Have a look around this website and explain and analyse why it is of Potential use to you? Think in terms of wanting to be a Freelance (Sole Trader) Photography Assistant. What's on this website that would help you find success in terms of that career paths (Progression goal).
There are masses of resources including listings of photographers and their contact details and their specialities.
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A day in the life of a Photographer
To get a better sense of what's involved working as a Photographer research A day in the life of a photographer. Google 'What does a photographer do all day' and similar searches and you'll find lots of information.
Think about a situation where you're shooting 2 or 3 days in a row and explain what you'd expect to see happening during the middle day. If you know anyone that works as a photographer or runs their own business ask them what they typically have to do during a busy week.
Look at this post here - what preceded this shoot, what would have happened on the day and the next day? Click on the image to see the post...
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Day in the life of an Assistant
As above but from the point of view of an assistant. Your research on the AOP website should help you with this.
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