1. FRESHERS MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS BY VENURI, CHLOE, KAJA, LILY AND LAURA

2. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS IN COVENTRY Theory Study the role, impact and significance of contemporary media Media jargon Contemporary Theories Media techniques

3. Practical Work Radio/TV Production Presenting Video editing Filming Directing

4. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS Versatile Prepares you for the industry Teaches you how to manipulate media Helps you understand the media trade Increases your employability Challenges you Nurtures your creativity All-encompassing

5. FRESHERS EVENTS Freshers events are divided into day and night events; Day Events -Societies Fair -Sports Fair -Freshers Fair Night Events -Bar crawls -Welcome Parties -Special Club Events -And Many more!

6. ACTIVITIES Starting tasks; - Summer tasks – expand learning and prepare for type of work that will be explored through the course. - Group projects – a chance to meet new people, even if you are shy and begins to give idea of what the course will be like. - Individual tasks – reflecting on your previous learning and to introduce your future development.

7. TO BE SUCCESSFUL FRESHER: be determined be critical be prepared gain experience explore

8. WHAT THE MC COURSE GIVE FRESHERS? Materials A mobile technology pack - A 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro Laptop and relevant softwares 1,000 A4 sides of black and white laser prints ( and printing credits for every year ) Any UK sites visits and trips

9. WHAT THE MC COURSE GIVE FRESHERS? Opportunities Meet global specialists on new media Experience of working or studying abroad Review World cinema premieres and social networks, blogs and mobile media

10. for your work, attendance and time RESPONSIBLE OPEN to new opportunities, different opinions, remember to listen and understand what others are saying HELPFUL We are all in the same place, give a hand if it’s needed RESPECTFUL respect others, their time and experience POLITE treat people the same way as you want to be treated CONFIDENT feel comfortable, don’t be afraid to speak out CREATIVE try to look at things from unique perspective

11. WHAT CAN YOU BRING TO THE COURSE? Fresh Insight Social Media Expertise Enthusiasm Individuality and Originality Technical Knowledge

12. WHAT CAREERS MAY YOU BE ABLE TO PURSUE WITH A DEGREE IN MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS? A media and communications degree can open up so many different opportunities for you in the world of work. Once you have completed your degree, you are then an excellent candidate for working in any of these following jobs roles and fields: Media planner Multi media specialist Programme researcher PR officer Television, film and/or video producer Advertising journalism Editorial assistant Event organiser Market researcher writer The above options are jobs that are directly linked to the media and communications course; however, other potential job prospects include:

13. SO, WHY SHOULD YOU FEEL SUPER EXCITED ABOUT STUDYING A MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS DEGREE? You will get so many amazing opportunities to work alongside people who have a passion and enthusiasm for media equal to yours. By doing this you will be able to learn from each other, develop together and (hopefully) make friends for life and useful contacts to help you get further in your future career. You get a chance to experiment with the latest technology when editing and creating your own projects. You are given the freedom to create your own projects in whichever way you wish, which is more interesting for you and also gives you the chance to stand out and be unique. Media and communications students are given the chance to do a work placement in their second year at big media companies like the BBC. This will not only be really exciting, but it will also be extremely educational and will help you decide what career you’d like to pursue in the future. Studying a media and communications degree at Coventry University also means that you get the opportunity to travel abroad to gain more experiences and skills to add to your CV. Doing a degree will help you develop and become the mature and professional adult that you want to be.